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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 3, 2023:
Planning Commission signs off on Diamond District land transfer
by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Richmond’s City Planning Commission greenlit the transfer of land for the proposed Diamond District plan at its meeting Monday, ahead of next week’s scheduled City Council vote on whether to approve a contract between the city and RVA Diamond Partners LLC for the major project.
The Diamond District will be a mixed-income and mixed-use development on roughly 67 acres near Scott’s Addition and Interstate 95.
Arlington church wins national energy-saving award
Reported by VPM News’ Adrienne McGibbon
As John Overholt flips a light switch at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, it illuminates a long hallway filled with a variety of long-lasting, environmentally friendly lights. The self-described handyman swapped all of the ceiling lights out himself. Testing different light temperatures and wattage, each light is carefully marked with a fluorescent yellow sign that describes its bulb, power, color and output.
It’s part of a decade-long effort to update all 450 lights in the century-old Arlington County church.
In other news:
- New information in 138-year-old Virginia Beach lynching shatters state’s genteel veneer (Virginia Mercury)
- As newly elected Rep. Jen Kiggans reflects on first few months in Congress, here’s what she’s been up to (The Virginian-Pilot)
In case you missed it:
- As archaeological dig ends, gag order keeps Swan Tavern findings under wraps (The Daily Progress)
- Standing the test of time: Virginia Tech helps track state's big trees (The Roanoke Times)
- Ex-Richmond police officer faces 255 years in prison on child porn charges (The Richmond Times-Dispatch)