IMMIGRATION

Sometimes "plane lands safely" qualifies as news. Yesterday a Times-Dispatch headline reported, "Immigration Not a Big Topic at Local Board Meetings."

 

RICHMOND CONVENTION

Yesterday the National Association of Counties completed its annual meeting, held this year at the Richmond Convention Center.

 

MEET THE PRESS

No one can accuse Sen. Jim Webb of false advertising. Born Fighting, the title of his book about the Scots-Irish in America, accurately describes not only a legacy but also himself.

 

RESHAPING RICHMOND'S FUTURE

ADELE MACLEAN

I have important news for city and county residents who have been impatient for Richmond to do something bold to improve downtown. You are invited to be part of a dynamic process called a charrette (pronounced shah-REHT) to update the Richmond Down town Plan. The only catch is that you have to act quickly -- it takes place from July 20 to 26.

 

RESHAPING RICHMOND'S FUTURE

JOHN SARVAY

Can the streetscape around the expanded Convention Center be enhanced to benefit both tourists and residents of nearby Jackson Ward? Should the Richmond Braves move to Fulton, Shockoe Bottom, or next door to The Diamond? How can the region maximize the James River as a natural resource? Is there room downtown for affordable housing and luxury condominiums?