Chris Suarez is a Richmond-based freelance journalist covering government, politics and community matters. He previously worked for the Richmond-Times Dispatch and The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress.
When he's not writing, Suarez enjoys running, games, vinyl records and relaxing with his wife and two dogs, Rosie and Olive.
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Local leagues like RVA Sandlot bring people together for enjoyable activities. -
‘Who we choose to honor and memorialize says a lot about who we are.’ -
The $12M grant was earmarked for infrastructure at the treatment plant. -
“It’s not easy to come here and just enjoy it.” -
RTL helped popularize kids shows like Dragon Tales and Between the Lions. -
The cuts could imperil efforts to preserve historic documents and provide cultural education. -
Program that awarded $13.6M for farm-to-table foods will end in July. -
The 10-acre site is planned to commemorate Richmond's legacy as an slave trade epicenter. -
Workers from the TSA, Veterans Affairs and more spoke about already-visible effects. -
A full federal agency closure still requires congressional approval. -
Commonwealth schools receive $2.4B, collectively, from the feds each year.