Richmond VA

The former Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad building near Richmond International Airport in Sandston could become a 24-hour YMCA child-care center as part of a rezoning proposal intended in part to accommodate the children of airport employees who work overnight and irregular shifts. The Capital Region Airport Commission is

Richmond is considering a temporary hiring freeze as slowing revenue growth threatens to push City Hall into the red and complicate Mayor Avula's plans to cut taxes next year. Why it matters: City leaders are heading into the next budget cycle with less financial breathing room, potentially forcing tougher choices on taxes, employee raises and services. By the numbers: A new five-year forecast presented to City Council this week projects a $17.3 million deficit in fiscal 2028 if Richmond keeps i

GOODWILL is opening a new donation branch – but customers won’t be able to walk in and shop. The thrift store purchased a $2million property that only has a drive-thru feature. Goodwill is expanding its footprint in the Richmond, Virginia with a new donation center. The charity shop...

Heating oil prices are about to make heating bills skyrocket for homeowners who use heating oil during the winter months.

Hopewell officers were called around 10:23 p.m. about a shooting on the 700 block of Arlington Road.

Hotels have become an increasingly common last resort for Richmond-area families experiencing homelessness, according to a new report from Henrico-based advocacy group Housing Families First . Why it matters: Hotels are increasingly filling the gap for local families who may be able to afford monthly rent but can't overcome the barriers to securing long-term housing. Those barriers can include security deposits, past-due bills and sometimes a complicated rental application process, per the repor

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - More than a dozen cars have been stolen off the streets of Richmond in the past two weeks, including in the Woodland Heights neighborhood and, more recently, the Museum District. “I hadn’t heard anything about it and it seems unusual for this area,” said Meredith McManus....

Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal's picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot

When the rain starts tapping on the windows, there is no better plan than wandering through aisles packed with forgotten treasures. Antique Village Mall sits on Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville, just north of Richmond in Hanover County, Virginia. Booth after booth is filled with vintage furniture, glassware, jewelry

Heating oil prices are about to make heating bills skyrocket for homeowners who use heating oil during the winter months.