TOM BUTT E-FORUM: Moody's to Engage with City of Richmond to Review Bond Rating
Not willing to accept a negative fiscal analysis and reduced bond rating by Moody’s, I requested a meeting to discuss the report with Moody’s.
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Local Restaurants: WikiWiki Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ
Sticky, sweet BBQ meats, dozens of unique entrees, and servings large enough to feed an entire family: a meal at WikiWiki Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ is about as close as you can get to an authentic Hawaiian luau feast this side of the Pacific.
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Next week in Richmond: Your Guide to Events in the City
Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from August 14th through August 20th.
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Tania Alexander: Free Back to School Haircuts and School Supplies This Sunday!
I’m Tania Alexander, a Church Administrator for Praise Fellowship Bible Church (PFBC).
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KQED: Crime Spike in Richmond: A Challenge for Community Policing?
Richmond Police Officer Jennifer Cortez rolls through downtown Richmond in her black-and-white cruiser when her radio crackles to life. The call is from dispatch — a reported burglary in progress. Responding to the call, Cortez crosses into the city’s south side, parking well out of sight of the target address.
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Getting to Know Rosie: Original ‘Rosies’ Tell Their Stories, Part 2
Richmond is poised to break the world record this Saturday for the number of women dressed as Rosie the Riveter gathered in the same place. Lest we forget the rich cultural heritage that inspired the event —and to celebrate Richmond’s history —Radio Free Richmond talked with three original “Rosies”who worked in the Kaiser shipyards during World War II to help build the 747 Victory and Liberty ships launched from Richmond.
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Getting to Know Rosie: Original ‘Rosies’ Tell Their Stories, Part 1
Richmond is poised to break the world record this Saturday for the number of women dressed as Rosie the Riveter gathered in the same place. Lest we forget the rich cultural heritage that inspired the event —and to celebrate Richmond’s history —Radio Free Richmond talked with three original “Rosies”who worked in the Kaiser shipyards during World War II to help build the 747 Victory and Liberty ships launched from Richmond.
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Restaurante Locales: La Cafetería Artesana
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Don Gosney: Jasmine Gill, A Gates Millennium Scholar
A half century ago getting into college was not easy but still not all that tough; the course work was strenuous, but students still had time to enjoy their time at college and tuition at Cal was free for California residents.
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Rent Control: By the Numbers
Richmond's Rent Control ordinance is complicated. Here's a visualization to help make sense of it.
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