Yasmine Jumaa
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Richmond's housing authority is proposing the demolition of all existing public housing, which would be replaced with subsidized housing vouchers. Advocates say the plan will displace families who lack options and leave them homeless - and they say the agency isn't doing enough to include existing tenants in the process.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put millions out of work, leaving many struggling to pay rent. In response, state lawmakers are considering several housing protection bills during the General Assembly’s special session.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has enacted a ban on evictions through December 31, 2020. The temporary moratorium comes in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and only halts evictions related to nonpayment of rent for people experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.
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Public housing agencies are required to get input on their plans from residents - but even after failing to do so last year, critics say RRHA is off to a rough start this year, too.
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Housing advocates from across the state held a demonstration outside the building where Virginia’s Senate met to kick off the special session on Tuesday.
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Like many small businesses across the state, overnight camps are experiencing economic hardships during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, nearly 20 camps have formed a coalition to raise awareness on the issue in an effort to keep the industry afloat.
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Virginia’s Supreme Court is freezing all evictions for unpaid rent through Labor Day. In Virginia, 9,441 eviction hearings were scheduled through September 18 — 1,440 of which in the City of Richmond.
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Following concerns of COVID-19 exposure, Richmond’s John Marshall Courthouse has closed its doors to criminal and traffic cases through Tuesday, August 4 or until further notice. But civil hearings — including hundreds of evictions — will continue.
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An initiative to memorialize the complete history of African Americans in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom is officially launching. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, other elected officials and members of the Shockoe Alliance announced their plans to invest $25-50 million in capital improvement budget amendment funds over the next five years to create the Shockoe Area Memorial Park.
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As Virginia’s unemployment rate continues to rise, workers are having difficulty securing assistance. According to the latest numbers from the Virginia Employment Commission, more than 300,000 Virginians are relying on unemployment benefits. But advocates are raising concerns over a lengthy and complicated claims process.