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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 4th, 82 immigrants from 39 countries became U.S. citizens at a ceremony held at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture after completing a long process of interviews, tests, and a 140-word oath. Judge Roger Gregory encouraged applause—reminding everyone of the cost and care behind the journey to citizenship. Richmond Times-Dispatch
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chesterfield County police arrested 20-year-old Darren R. Bailey Jr on Tuesday in connection with a road rage shooting on June 25 in the 10800 block of Hull Street Road where his vehicle fired at an occupied car near the intersection with Speeks Drive—leaving the victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound as investigators continue their case with help from the U.S. Marshals Service. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia is revising its special education reporting system after a study found that the dispute process often failed to serve families' needs—officials will share draft recommendations on Sept. 3, invite public comment until Oct. 15 and vote on changes on Oct. 21. Virginia Mercury
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columnist Ivy Main criticized Virginia lawmakers for favoring new fossil gas plants to support growing data centers as scientists warn that burning more fossil fuels increases global warming — she noted that cuts in federal renewable tax credits may push up power prices and harm local sustainability efforts. Local leaders face a tough choice between easing energy demands and meeting clean energy goals. Virginia Mercury
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A PeopleForBikes report ranked Virginia cities low for bike safety and access, placing Richmond in 37th spot despite recent upgrades like over 80 miles of bike lanes. City officials and local advocate Doug Allen questioned the report’s method—saying it did not fully reflect improvements and data from city-controlled streets. Virginia Mercury
- ➤ The Richmond Police Department stopped federal agencies from using its license plate reader program after an ATF analyst misused the system for immigration enforcement queries — his access was cut off immediately and an internal review began. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ After two large willow oak trees fell during a storm last week and landed on homes in a Northside neighborhood, the City of Richmond will review these trees for safety. A contractor will begin pruning storm-damaged trees early next week—if further issues are found, the city will remove or repair the trees as needed. 6 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 12-story, $50 million apartment tower called The Bakery opened last month in Shockoe Bottom to help meet a 2021 report that said the area needs about 9,000 new homes to support growing businesses. Developers said future projects will need city approval and must overcome issues like flood plains and historic rules (which can slow changes) as the neighborhood slowly transforms. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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