Richmond hopes to protect tenants with new rental inspection program
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond City Council unanimously approved a rental inspection program Monday night, after years of debate. It is a step towards landlord accountability in a time when tenants are desperate for lower rent. Neighbors lined up during Monday night’s council meeting to share experiences with...
Richmond nonprofit gives diapers to families affected by government shutdown
A Richmond nonprofit is distributing 500,000 diapers to food banks across Virginia to help families struggling during the federal government shutdown, which is set to end Wednesday.
Richmond temporarily halts utility disconnections amid federal shutdown
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has announced a temporary pause on gas and water service disconnections for nonpayment, as well as a suspension of late fees for the month of November. The move aims to help residents impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the temporary pause...
Watch the 69th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony
The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond hosted the 69th Annual Commonwealth's Veterans Day Ceremony, honoring service members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces.
Construction continues for Richmond High School for the Arts
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Construction continues on the new Richmond High School for the Arts, formerly known as George Wythe High School, with crews currently installing the roof, duct work and foam insulation. New pictures of the construction progress were presented to the school board at Monday night’s meeting,...
‘A Marine is a Marine’: Marine veteran serves Richmond through barbecue
After two decades serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Tex Hill found a new way to serve — not on the battlefield, but behind the grill. The founder of Dress Blue BBQ in Richmond says service doesn’t end when you take off the uniform.
Liberation Veteran Services opens 50 micro apartments, offering a solution to veteran homelessness
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Veterans now have a new place to call home thanks to a housing village built specifically for them by Liberation Veterans Services. The organization has served nearly 800 veterans over more than a decade. The Liberation Veterans Village offers 50 micro apartments, each with private bathrooms,...
Veterans group honors fallen military through running community
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A community of military veterans, their families and friends will gather at the Richmond Marathon to honor fallen service members through running and remembrance. Wear blue: run to remember will hold a Circle of Remembrance at 6:30 a.m. on race day at the intersection of North...
Richmond homelessness sees first five-year increase since 2010
Over the last five years, homelessness in Richmond increased from 546 to 660. This is the first five-year period to see an increase since 2010, according to the report.
GRTC warns of severe financial shortfall by 2031, service cuts likely
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is facing a severe financial shortfall by 2031 -- what officials are calling a "potential financial cliff" -- which could lead to service cuts for many Richmond riders.
