Broken pole is apparent cause for morning power outage at Vernon Johns Middle School
Petersburg's Vernon Johns Middle School is back up and business as usual after a brief power outage that disrupted the school schedule on the morning of Oct. 13. Chelsea Vongher, a spokesperson for the Petersburg City Public Schools, said electricity was restored to the school on Homestead Drive sometime after 11...
Byrd Park man raises concerns about city trees cracking sidewalks: ‘It’s insane’
Richmond homeowner has waited years for city to fix dangerous sidewalk damage caused by tree roots, with some service requests dating back to 2018.
This Family-Owned Virginia Mexican Restaurant Has Been Serving Generations Of Locals Who Still Call...
Tucked away in Richmond, Virginia, El Caporal Mexican Restaurant has been dishing out authentic Mexican flavors since 2004, winning the hearts and appetites of locals across generations. What makes this family-owned gem stand out in a city full of dining options? It’s the rare combination of recipes passed down...
Richmond police concerned about impact of vape shops on community safety
Vape shops across Central Virginia are becoming a growing concern for law enforcement -- both as victims of crimes and as alleged violators themselves.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-95 causes major delays in Richmond
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 is causing major delays near downtown Richmond.
Grammy Winner D’Angelo, Virginia Native, Dies At 51
Relatives confirmed his death on Tuesday, Oct. 14, and asked for privacy, saying he passed after a “prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.” Multiple outlets, including TMZ, reported the cause was pancreatic cancer. The singer had kept his diagnosis out of public view. In May he withdrew from...
As Richmond neighbors cite concerns about ‘treacherous’ road
Driving down a section of Cherokee Road in South Richmond simply isn't safe, according to neighbors and city leaders.
People Drive From All Over Virginia For The Oyster Rockefeller At This Legendary Seafood...
There are moments in life when a single bite of food can transport you to a different dimension – a place where flavors dance across your palate with such perfect harmony that you momentarily forget where you are. That’s the magic waiting for you at Croaker’s Spot in Richmond,...
Richmond city council faces crucial vote on property tax cut
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposed four-cent reduction to the real estate tax rate, a decision that could create a nearly $17 million budget shortfall for the current fiscal year. Mayor Danny Avula expressed concerns about the timing of the tax cut during...
Thrift store donation theft caught on camera sparks community conversation
Colonial Heights thrift store helping people recover from substance abuse had donated items stolen, with the theft captured on video by passerby.
