Today is Dr Martin Luther King JR Day across the nation. On this Federal and state holiday Americans are reminded to reflect on the life and legacy of non-violence and justice. Volunteers are urged to find ways to help their communities. The King Center in Atlanta, GA is urging organizations and individuals around the world to ring bells today to show their commitment to choosing peace and non-violence.
Federal Government
Offices: Closed today
United States Postal Serivce: Closed today; no mail delivery
State Government
DMV: Closed today
Offices: Closed today
Transportation
Traffic: City parking meters, time-zoning signs and peak-time travel lanes will not be enforced today
GRTC: Today, buses will operate on a Saturday schedule
Greater Richmond Area
Colleges: J. Sargeant Reynolds and John Tyler community colleges, University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University closed Monday. Randolph-Macon College open.
County and city offices: Richmond, Charles City, Goochland, New Kent & Powhatan closed today
Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico open today
School Systems: Richmond, Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico and Powhatan closed today. New Kent County open today.
Courts: Closed today
Libraries: Richmond, Charles City, Henrico, New Kent branches and Powhatan closed today. Goochland and Hanover open today
Trash: No Richmond collections today. Collections will be a day late for the rest of the week beginning Tuesday
Henrico collections on regular schedule
Most transfer stations and landfills open today
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority collections on regular schedule
Recycling: curbside recycling on regular schedule
Business
Stock Market: Closed today
Banks: most banks closed today; contact branches for specific hours.
ABC Stores: Open
Malls: Open
Times-Dispatch: Will be delivered today, downtown offices open
MLK National Holiday, Federal and State Offices Closed was originally published on kissrichmond.com