Friday, June 25, 2021

Free, Safe, and Easy: Get your COVID-19 vaccine in Richmond; Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Free, Safe, and Easy:
Get your COVID-19 vaccine in Richmond
Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

No appointment needed; Everyone age 12 and older can now get vaccinated

Being held 6.26.2021 at three Richmond Public Library branches across city:


Richmond Public Library

NORTH AVENUE BRANCH
2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23222
Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Vaccine: To be determined
Event Flyer:   English  |  Spanish


Richmond Public Library
EAST END BRANCH
1200 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Vaccine: Pfizer/J&J
Event Flyer:   English  |  Spanish

 

Richmond Public Library
HULL STREET BRANCH
1400 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224
Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Vaccine: To be determined
Event Flyer:   English  | Spanish

 

  • Health Department Staff will give free vaccinations, provide information, and answer questions.

 

  • All eligible individuals invited and encouraged to attend.

 

  • Information is confidential and will not be shared with any other agency for immigration enforcement.

 

 

Questions/For more information:

Virginia Department of Health - Richmond City Health District
RHHDvax@vdh.virginia.gov (email)
804.205.3501 (tel)
rchd.com (website)



Thursday, June 24, 2021

Free, Safe, and Easy: Get your COVID-19 vaccination in Richmond; Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 P.M.

 

Virginia Department of Health - Richmond City Health District

Free, Safe, and Easy:

Get your COVID-19 vaccination in Richmond; Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 P.M.

 

No appointment needed; Everyone age 12 and older can now get a vaccine

 

·       Being held 6.26.2021 at three Richmond Public Library branches across city:

 

Richmond Public Library

NORTH AVENUE BRANCH

2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23222

Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 P.M.

Vaccine: To be determined

 

Richmond Public Library

EAST END BRANCH

1200 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223

Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 P.M.

Vaccine: Pfizer/J&J

 

Richmond Public Library

HULL STREET BRANCH

1400 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224

Saturday, June 26, 2021; 1:00-4:00 P.M.

Vaccine: To be determined

 

  • Health Department Staff will give free vaccinations, provide information, and answer questions.

 

  • All eligible individuals invited and encouraged to attend.

 

  • Information is confidential and will not be shared with any other agency for immigration enforcement.

 

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/walk-up-covid-19-vaccination-events/

 

Questions/For more information:

Virginia Department of Health - Richmond City Health District

RHHDvax@vdh.virginia.gov (email)

804.205.3501 (tel)

rchd.com (website)

 

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Councilmember Robertson to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson

Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

                                                                                                                                                             

News Release/June 23, 2021

                                                                                                                         

Councilmember Robertson to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

 

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a virtual meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. Her individual meeting will be held online through the GoToMeeting platform (an account is not required). Those interested in joining can access the meeting using one of the following options:

·    Option 1 – Online:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/182511685

·    Option 2 – Phone: 408.650.3123 (tel)

·    Access Code: 182 511 685

 

     Councilmember Robertson invites Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to join and comment during her individual meeting, and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses. Questions may also be asked in advance by submitting an email to Tavares M. Floyd via: tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

 

AGENDA & SPECIAL GUESTS

·       Welcome

·       American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Funds

·       Redevelopment of Bank of America Branch Building in the Highland Park Community

·       Post-Pandemic Recovery

·       City Center Small Area Plan and Six Points Redevelopment

·       Manchester Bike Trail Connection

·       Questions & Answers

                       

WHEN           Saturday, June 26, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.


CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Tavares M. Floyd, Liaison for
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804. 646.7964 (tel),
or tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

     Councilmember Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

     Councilmember Robertson also invites those interested in receiving her personal weekly briefings, newsletters, agendas, reminders, correspondence, updates, and cancellations to contact Tavares M. Floyd, via: tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email); 804.646.7964 (tel), and/or visit her website, at www.robertsonrva6.com

 

 

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Richmond City Council joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday

 

Richmond City Council / News Release

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Friday, 18 June 2021

 

Richmond City Council joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday

 

WHAT   Richmond, Virginia Richmond City Council recognizes, honors, and celebrates the Virginia state holiday, Juneteenth, as a national holiday. Held on June 19 and known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee, Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States of America.

 

Richmond City Council invites and encourages all Richmond residents in embracing this national day of celebration as one of rejoicing, reflection, and togetherness for the entire Richmond community.

 

                                                                                             

                      

 

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Councilmember Lambert to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

 

Councilmember Ann-Frances Lambert
Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

News Release/June 10, 2021

 

Councilmember Lambert to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

 

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia Councilmember Ann-Frances Lambert, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a virtual meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilmember Lambert will present her mid-year update, as well as share her priorities and vision for her legislative agenda for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District.

    Her individual meetings are held online through the Microsoft Teams platform (a Microsoft account is not required). Those interested in joining can access the meeting using one of the following options:

·       Option 1 - Online:
Click here to join the meeting

·       Option 2 - Call In: 804.316.9457 (tel)
When prompted, enter Conference ID: 378 056 197#

    Councilmember Lambert invites residents of the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District to join and comment during her individual meeting, and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses. Questions may also be submitted in advance by sending an email to Kiya A. Stokes via: kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email).

NOTE: Please email any items for inclusion on the meeting agenda no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.

                                                   

WHEN           Wednesday, June 30, 2021
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

 

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Kiya A. Stokes, Liaison for
The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, at 804.646.6055 (tel),
or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)

 

    Councilmember Lambert holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

 

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Richmond Department of Public Utilities accepting NEW applications for CARES utility relief assistance

Richmond Department of Public Utilities accepting NEW applications for CARES utility relief assistance

 

Richmond, VA – On June 1, 2021, the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities began accepting NEW applications from customers that have fallen behind on their utility bills as a result of an economic hardship due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program funding provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is being administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and supports municipal utility relief efforts during the pandemic.

To be eligible for funding under this Relief Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

· Be a residential or non-residential customer of the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities with active utility service;

· Have experienced/been impacted by an economic hardship due to COVID-19;

· Have fallen behind on their City water, wastewater or natural gas utility* bill for services during the period of March 1, 2020 through November 1, 2021;

· Have not received any other forms of relief or financial assistance for their City utility services. However, previous CARES Act utility relief recipients are eligible to reapply within the extended service period defined above.

 

Funds are limited and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible customers are encouraged to apply immediately. More information, including the application, is available at www.rva.gov/public-utilities. Customers may also request an application via email to DPUCares@richmondgov.com or pick one up at any of the following locations:

Richmond City Hall | 900 E. Broad Street, Room 115

East District Initiative | 701 N. 25th Street

Southside Community Services Center | 4100 Hull Street

All Richmond Public Libraries

 

· This relief program covers City of Richmond water, wastewater or natural gas utility bills ONLY. It does NOT cover stormwater fees, nor energy, electric or other utility services (e.g., Dominion Energy).

 

 

From: DPU - Communications
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:18 AM

 

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

COVID 19 - Richmond Health District update as of 5.29.2021

 

COVID 19 - Richmond Health District update as of 5.29.2021

49.9% of all people in the Richmond region have gotten at least one dose

40.6% of all people in the Richmond region are fully vaccinated

More information

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/