A Gap Grant Program, Pharrell's Film Cancelled, and More Winter Weather
Cheers RVA!
Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 46 and a bit windy, with temperatures likely to drop below freezing in the evening.
the juice:
Another winter storm is expected to hit central Virginia Tuesday morning, with VDOT already beginning to prepare the roads for the expected wintry mix.
Current forecasts project between 1 to 3 inches of snow and ice accumulation for the Richmond area, with Northern Virginia expecting as much as 8 inches, and areas south of the city likely to see much less snow, if at all.
Stay up to date on road conditions via 511.
the pulp:
South Richmond News reports the city of Richmond’s Gap Grant Program is now accepting applications. Residents whose housing costs are 30% or more of their income are eligible to receive a one-time payment of $1200.
A movie about Pharrell William’s childhood that was partially filmed in Richmond last summer has been cancelled in post-production, via Collen Curran at the RTD. Williams said:
When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn’t a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned.
the dive:
While more than 1k bills are filed for General Assembly consideration each year, the Mercury reports on three unique bills this session: expanding anti-swastika law, requiring restaurants to provide free water, and closing a cigarette home delivery loophole.
Read the full article here.
the vibe:
Have a terrific day RVA!
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