Today's newsletter sponsored by Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond, helping girls grow strong and resilient while supporting families every step of the way. Anna Julia Cooper School founder retires; school he started keeps growingThe Anna Julia Cooper School started 17 years ago in a two-story house in Richmond's East End. Today, the school has grown into a neighborhood institution, offering a tuition-free, faith-based, private-school experience to students living in some of Richmond’s most impoverished neighborhoods. Maymont Preschool, Richmond Community High and Frances McClenney Elementary received roof replacements, the biggest items of the summer. (Axios Richmond) Richmond DPU misses its own deadline to fix billing system problems (CBS 6) CBS 6 reached out to DPU every day since Tuesday seeking an update on the billing issues.