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VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"

A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.

wtvr · 19h

VDH cites Richmond with alleged violations for failing to prevent water crisis

RICHMOND, Va. — The widespread water crisis that engulfed the Richmond metro area earlier this month was completely avoidable and never should have happened, according to a damning Notice of Alleged Violation issued to the City of Richmond by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), a warning which also states the city may have broken state law.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis

Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.

Richmond, Henry Marsh

Richmond-Petersburg WWBT on … · 1h

‘Heart of Richmond’: City’s first Black mayor Henry Marsh dies

After serving in the United States Army, Marsh began working as a civil rights lawyer - tackling cases relating to desegregation and equality in employment. “Henry Marsh was mor

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Richmond remembers Henry Marsh

Henry Marsh, a longtime Virginia lawmaker and first Black mayor of Richmond, has died. He served as Richmond mayor from 1977 to 1982.

WRIC · 3h

Richmond’s first African American mayor dies at 91

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor, has died at the age of 91. According to the Library of Virginia, Henry Marsh III was born in 1933 and elected to Richmond City Council in 1966, where he served as vice mayor from 1970 until his election in 1977 as the first African American mayor of Richmond.

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This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many ...

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Deadline approaching for Virginia employers, organizations to submit 2024 tax withholding records

The deadline for Virginia employers or organizations to submit their records for withheld state income taxes in 2024 is ...

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Virginia free clinics seek state help for their safety net care

Virginia's cash-strapped free clinics seek state help to cope with rising costs and soaring demand for their safety net services ...

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Virginia State Police: One dead in four-vehicle crash on I-195 in Richmond

Ebony Washington, 35, of Richmond, died from injuries sustained in the 8:50 p.m. Wednesday crash, according to Virginia State Police. Washington was driving a 2010 Chevy Malibu that had been reported ...

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Virginia lawmakers push to end tax exemptions for Confederate history organizations

The bill would repeal a change to the Virginia code implemented in 1950 to allow Confederate organizations to operate ...

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Virginia officials lift Richmond’s boil-water advisory

Virginia officials lifted a boil-water advisory in Richmond on Saturday, days after problems caused by a winter storm hit the ...

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New Virginia Outdoors Plan aims to meet needs for land conservation, outdoor recreation and open-space planning

Virginia has launched its new comprehensive plan for meeting statewide needs for land conservation, outdoor recreation and open-space planning: the 2024 Virginia Outdoors Plan.

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GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025 'Something the overwhelming majority of ...

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