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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 16, 2023:
Ahead of MLK Day, Institute for Contemporary Art holds discussion on wealth
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Richmond’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Reggie Gordon and University of Richmond professor Thad Williamson discussed wealth building efforts ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Community members get sneak peek of new Fox Elementary design
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Work to install a new roof on Richmond’s Fox Elementary School is expected to begin next month and a design plan for the renovated building is underway – with final drawings expected by April.
In other news:
- Bon Secours' president defends health system's use of government discounts (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- VDOE seeking partners for summer meal program (Henrico Citizen)
- Champion Hospitality still paying off vendors after 'challenging 2022' (The Daily Progress)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia State Police is using software to track cellphone location data (VPM News)
- Henrico Board of Supervisors elects new chair, vice chair (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Little Grill to reopen, sheds cooperative as former owner buys longtime brunch spot (Daily News-Record)
