In Richmond’s Northside, a stretch of Chamberlayne Avenue was the site of two recent pedestrian deaths. Advocacy groups are narrowing their focus on the corridor, joining residents in speaking up about the dangers people face when walking there.
Mayor Stoney said he is "absolutely proud" of how his administration has addressed the homelessness crisis, as he promised new funding that aims to prevent people from ending up on the streets.
Richmond is rated by the National Weather Service as a storm-ready community.
But when Tropical Storm Ophelia was about to hit, the city’s emergency shelter seemed less than prepared to provide a refuge for people like Robert Harrison, 23, and Ron Thomas, 38, who are homeless.
The decision comes after a months-long delegation from the city’s planning and zoning department ultimately ruled in favor of twelve short-term rental regulations.