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Lights to shine brighter in Richmond's Iron Triangle

Streets in Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood are so poorly lit that many residents don't feel safe walking at night. Some streetlights burned out long ago but have not been replaced. Others just don't give enough light.

"The neighborhood is too dim and too dark," said Otheree Christian of the Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council. "We do need brighter lights in the area."

Change could be coming soon.

City officials are partnering with PG&E to shed more light on the Iron Triangle with the hope that it will help curb crime.

PG&E crews will swap the 70-watt streetlights for 150-watt lights in the area bounded by Lucas Avenue to the north, Pennsylvania Avenue to the south, Fifth Street to ...

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