Salvation Army unveils Christmas Center filled with coats, gifts
The Salvation Army's Christmas Center at Stony Point held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, marking the kickoff of their holiday assistance program.
Mayor Avula to release affordable housing plan for Richmond in January
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula recently announced he will be releasing an affordable housing plan for the city in January 2026.
Richmond Council allocates fraction of $22 million budget surplus towards affordable housing
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond City Council unanimously approved Monday night how to allocate leftover money from the city budget. The city will put $2.2 million of its $22 million surplus toward what’s called a special purpose reserve, going towards different affordable housing resources. The money will be divided...
Richmond rabbi’s family friend killed in Bondi Beach attack
The Jewish community came together to mark the start of the Festival of Lights at the Hanukkah on Ice celebration in Short Pump.
Officials urge fire safety after great-grandmother, 10-year-old boy die in Richmond house fire
After a Saturday morning house fire left a woman and her 10-year-old great-grandson dead, the Richmond Fire Department is encouraging fire safety to hopefully prevent further tragedies.
Three juveniles, including 12-year-old, charged in Colonial Heights crashes involving two stolen cars
Three juveniles are facing charges after two hit-and-runs in Colonial Heights last week involving two stolen cars.
Former Petersburg sheriff’s deputy claims discrimination from sheriff’s office
A former Petersburg sheriff's deputy has filed complaints against the Petersburg Sheriff's Office, alleging discrimination because of his beard.
Man killed in shooting at Petersburg motel, Crime Insider sources say
A man was fatally shot at the Budget Motor Inn in Petersburg Monday night, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.
Richmond man sentenced to 12 years for possessing firearms as a convicted felon
A Richmond convicted felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday after authorities recovered two guns and narcotics in his possession last year.
Free breakfast improves Virginia students’ chronic absenteeism
Free school breakfast programs are helping drive down chronic absenteeism rates across Virginia, with 32,000 more students now eating breakfast at school since 2023.
