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Typical_Hyena t1_j4wev9h wrote

Check out the Montrose area- we lived in Church Hill for I think 7 years? Love it so much but it was getting pricey. We found a place to rent just over the line in Henrico that was only $100 more a month, but with a yard 10x the size and a house with 2x the sq feet. Our utility costs are the same as before. And other posters are right about the hill being noisy- you trade that noise for the occasional roars of airplanes and helicopters here, but being close to the airport comes in handy. White Oak (shopping area with multiple groceries sores, target lowes, etc.) is 10 minutes away, and we still hop in the car for the quick 5 minute drive up the hill to get coffee and sit in the park with the dog. You don't have to fight for off street parking. No sidewalks, but not a ton of traffic either, and since a lot of people in the neighborhood walk their dogs and go on jogs, the traffic you do encounter is expecting you, so it's pretty safe. Even though we are not planning on buying right now, I'm always looking up the houses for sale and there are plenty in the 250 to 300 range, and they aren't super old like the houses you will find in other areas.

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BureauOfBureaucrats t1_j4wecje wrote

> I guess my lack of nonemergency access to the medical system is made up for by my newfound empathy for people who get into crystal healing, essential oils, COVID quackery, and all sorts of other nonsense. At this point I'm about to get into homemade remedies myself--I'm sure Doctor Internet can give me a few ideas...

I relate to this too tragically well.

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GMUcovidta t1_j4wdfde wrote

>CBS 6 then submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for communication records among the board related to the Richmond Jail.
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>However, McCord said the board withheld about 125 records, citing two codes that exclude public agencies from mandatory disclosure. One exemption applies to documents containing information about imprisoned people. McCord cited another exemption that allows certain public bodies, such as the Governor's Office, General Assembly, and Department of Corrections, to withhold records. CBS 6 asked which specific public body the cited exemption applies to and awaits a response.
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>Among what the board's FOIA response did include were the most recent inspection and audit reports of the Richmond Jail. State inspectors gave the jail a perfect score on both.

Got to love how CBS 6 won't cite the specific codes

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GMUcovidta t1_j4wcwfp wrote

Patient First offers primary care services, you could try them.

Also worth noting it isn't surprising the more expensive private practice doctors (VWC) have more openings than lower cost medical services (HCA Physicians). It doesn't make them "bad doctors" it means there's a shortage of doctors in this area.

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Detlionsfan1188 t1_j4w99du wrote

I’d like to know who denied the foia? Someone is hiding something. This is why we don’t trust our government local state or federal. Everyone hides everything. I will say I commend Kevin McCarthy to start unleashing the dirt on everyone. I hope he goes after Mitch McConnell too. All of these old turds. I’m really sad for the families that deal with these deaths especially if the prisoner had a rough moment in life but was loved by their family still. We need our government no matter level to release it all. I don’t trust anyone until they lay it all out about our government I don’t care if someone knows someone whose hired people to kill or stuff such as crooked deals. Releasing information to other countries. I don’t care what they have done let it all out. This world is so screwed up. When did we start to have our entire planet fall into the toilet?

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CrossFitPotter OP t1_j4w43b4 wrote

We’ve only had a phone call with our real estate agent so far. This weekend will be the first week we meet in person. Due to our timeline, we can’t actually start offering until after February so it’s been more casual up to this point. We will ask her all these things as well this weekend!

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barrewinedogs t1_j4w3haq wrote

We live in Sandston - almost to Quinton - and it’s still 20 minutes to the hospital. It’s a really lovely area!!

Edit - not sure about the downvotes, but it really is only 20 minutes to VCU, and it’s got the space you’d want for dogs. Its also the budget OP wants. Sooo there’s that.

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Crumblebeezy t1_j4w22va wrote

Not really around town, but the Takara Ramen lunch special is pretty excellent, they give you a ginger-carrot salad and two Korean style wings along with your ramen for like 10$

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