In observance of Juneteenth, city government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Tuesday, June 21.

All Richmond Parks Recreation and Community Facilities offices and community centers will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022. City pools will operate from Noon to 5 P.M. All Richmond Public Library locations will be closed Monday, June 20, and will reopen Tuesday, June 21.

Richmond Animal Care and Control will remain open to the public for adoptions by appointment only. RACC shelter offers adoptions by appointment Sunday through Friday and is open to the public on Saturday from Noon to 5 P.M.

All DPW offices will be closed Monday, June 20. Trash collection will be delayed by one day. Trash collection scheduled for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday and so on through Friday, June 24. Also, the East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC landfill), located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed Saturday, June 18, and Monday, June 20. DPW offices and the ERRCC will reopen on Tuesday, June 21.

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Las oficinas de la Ciudad estarán cerradas el 20 de junio en celebración del Día de la Emancipación (Juneteenth)

Richmond, Virginia – La Ciudad de Richmond cerrará sus oficinas el lunes 20 de junio de 2022 en celebración del Día de la Emancipación (Juneteenth); este cierre incluye a las oficinas del gobierno de la ciudad, incluyendo el Ayuntamiento. Las oficinas de la ciudad abrirán el martes 21 de junio en su horario normal de funcionamiento.

Todas las oficinas administrativas del Departamento de Parques, Recreación e Instalaciones Comunitarias (PRCF), así como todos los centros comunitarios  estarán cerrados el lunes 20 de junio de 2022. Las piscinas públicas de la ciudad funcionarán de 12:00 PM a 5:00 PM. Todas las bibliotecas de la ciudad cerrarán el lunes 20 de junio y reabrirán sus puertas el martes 21 de junio.

La Oficina de Control y Cuidado Animal de Richmond (RACC) abrirá al público únicamente para aquellas adopciones para las cuales se hizo cita previa. RACC ofrece adopciones, exclusivamente mediante cita de domingo a viernes, y tiene atención al público los sábados de 12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Todas las oficinas del Departamento de Obras Públicas (DPW) estarán cerradas el lunes 20 de junio de 2022. La recolección de basuras programada para ese lunes, se pospondrá para el día siguiente (martes); este ajuste continuará hasta el viernes 24 de junio; además, El Centro de Recolección de East Richmond Road (el vertedero ERRCC), ubicado en el 3800 de East Richmond Road, también estará cerrado desde el sábado 18 de junio hasta el lunes 20 de junio. Las oficinas de Obras Públicas y el ERRCC reabrirán el martes 21 de junio.

Si desea más información, visite nuestra página RVA.gov.

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RICHMOND, Va. –   Parking restrictions will be in place for the Jubilation in June Festival and Fireworks Event sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities this weekend. The event will take place at the Intermediate Terminal located at 3101 Wharf Street at Rockets Landing.

On-street parking will be prohibited in the following areas starting at 10 p.m. Friday, June 17 and ending at 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 19:

• 3400-4300 blocks of East Main Street (both sides) between the Terminal Warehouse/Kickstand and Nicholson Street

Also, there will be no parking in the lot off Wharf Street near the Virginia Capital Trail.

Additionally, Ancarrow’s Landing Boat Ramp will be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday, June 18 through 8 a.m. Monday, June 20.

Note: All restricted locations will be marked accordingly. Towing and ticketing of unauthorized vehicles will be enforced while the parking restrictions are in place. Towing will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 18.

For more information on this event, go to www.rva.gov/summer or contact Tamara Jenkins at Tamara.Jenkins@rva.gov.

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on Twitter @DPW_RichmondVA

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

RICHMOND, Va. –   The Department of Public Works (DPW) has identified eight corridors that present opportunities for enhanced bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to be completed as part of the City’s paving and resurfacing program for summer 2022 through spring 2023. The eight corridors under consideration are:   

1. Admiral Street/School Street
2. German School Road
3. North 25th Street
4. North Sheppard Street
5. Norfolk Street
6. West Marshall Street
7. West Moore Street
8. Warwick Road

 The Department is also proceeding with bike infrastructure on the northside and southside along State Route 161 which includes the following city streets:

• 49th Street
• Westover Hills Boulevard
• Park Drive
• Blanton Avenue

Please go to https://www.rva.gov/public-works/pedestrian-bicycling-and-trails to review the conceptual designs, share your thoughts and submit questions. The survey will be available online from June 12 through June 26. Feedback is encouraged and will help us refine the proposed projects before moving forward with detailed designs.

The projects are an important part of the City’s commitment to Vision Zero and support the Better Streets multimodal approach by implementing safety improvements such as high-visibility crosswalks for people who walk, accessible curb ramps for people who roll, and dedicated space for people who bike or scoot. These projects will enhance our transportation infrastructure and improve safety for all roadway users. 

If you need assistance with alternative means to review and comment, contact Jakob Helmboldt at Jakob.Helmboldt@rva.gov. For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or email questions to AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on Twitter @DPW_RichmondVA

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day, and the City of Richmond stands alongside every other city and community in our nation to say, “Enough is enough.” The City of Richmond is committed to solving this problem, and we are working every day to change the trajectory of gun violence in our city. We ask Richmonders to join us in the effort to make our communities safer and stronger.

Click here to view the foundational City of Richmond Gun Violence Prevention Video.

Click here to read the City of Richmond Gun Violence Prevention Framework.

City, community partners join in effort to provide financial assistance to families relying on formula to feed infants

Richmond, VA — Mayor Levar M. Stoney today announced that a new city program to address the impact of the nationwide baby formula crisis has received significant additional financial support that will enable it to provide assistance to hundreds of eligible Richmond families who cannot otherwise afford formula for their infants.

Following the Mayor’s May 16^th announcement that the City of Richmond and Robins Foundation would dedicate a combined $45,000 to this effort, FeedMore, The Community Foundation, Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation, Mary Morton Parsons Foundation, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation and Jackson Foundation joined to provide an additional $135,000 to support this initiative.

A total of $180,000 will be transferred to Urban Baby Beginnings, a nonprofit organization that provides community support services for pregnant and parenting families. Urban Baby Beginnings will use city funds to purchase prepaid debit cards that will be distributed to families who otherwise cannot afford formula for their infants during the national recall and plant closure by Abbott Labs, which was formerly the only formula manufacturer approved through Virginia WIC. Richmond City Council this afternoon approved the formula assistance grant contract to support the program, which was initiated by the city’s Office of Children and Families.

“I can’t think of anything more important than making sure our babies have the nourishment they need to grow and thrive,” said Mayor Stoney. “This swift and generous response by our philanthropic and community partners is a testament to our shared commitment to working together to lift up Richmonders in a time of need, and I’m deeply grateful for their support and Council’s quick action to make this happen.”

Council approval for the program comes just two weeks after Mayor Stoney directed the City’s Office of Children and Families to determine how best to use City funds to support Richmond families during this difficult time.

“Many families in our community are feeling the impact of the formula shortage. It is a scary time for people with children under the age of 1,” said Stephanie Spencer, founding executive director of Baby Beginnings. Addressing the needs of our babies is paramount at this time. We may not have all the answers, but this is one way we can help.”

“Robins Foundation’s primary focus is ensuring young children learn, grow and thrive, and we are happy to partner with the City and our funding and nonprofit partners to support this innovative, collaborative effort to help local families access infant formula during this crisis,” said Chris Chin, president and CEO of Robins Foundation, which was the first private funder to partner with the City on this initiative.

Prepaid debit card distribution will require pre-registration; the registration link will be found on the Urban Baby Beginnings website and will go live June 6.