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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 3, 2024:
Gillies Creek project likely to reduce Richmond sewer overflows
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
The work is largely covered by American Rescue Plan Act funds — but it represents the start of an expensive final sprint toward compliance with state environmental mandates.
In Alexandria, the arena is dead — but debate over development isn’t
Reported by WAMU’s Margaret Barthel
The scuttled plan has a lot of people thinking about what they want for Northern Virginia now and in the future.
In other news:
- Bucking national trend, Virginia courts continue indiscriminate shackling of juveniles (The News Leader)*
In case you missed it:
- Charlottesville schools to begin using metal detectors at sporting events this fall (Charlottesville Tomorrow)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
