Mental health expert shares tips for managing Seasonal Depression
RICHMOND, VA - As Friday marks World Mental Health Day, and shorter days and colder temperatures start to settle in, mental health professionals are reminding the community about seasonal depression and ways to combat it. Kendra Charles with RVA Counseling said while it’s perfectly normal to want to hibernate during...
Outside/Inbox: Why do animals lick their wounds?
Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions about the natural world. “I am wondering why animals lick their wounds. . . . I see my dog do it, but I don't think humans should. I wonder if animals have something different that makes licking their wounds good for them, or if it's...
Virginia’s most popular folk festival celebrates 21 years of bringing artists together
The Richmond Folk Festival returns to the riverfront for its 21st year, celebrating folk music and community over three days. This year there will be a special tribute to Justin Golden, a local folk musician recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. The Richmond Folk Festival is an extension of the...
Reinterment of Remains of Eliza Monroe Hay
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay, elder daughter of James and Elizabeth Monroe, will be reinterred near her family burials at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. This event is open to the public. For more information visit the Bringing Eliza Home Project Facebook page.
Police make arrest in VSU homicide, gunman still at large
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield County Police say they have made an arrest following a deadly shooting at Virginia State University last weekend, but are still looking for the gunman. On Oct. 6, police arrested Jalen Johnson of Prince George County for Accessory After the Fact of Homicide. Johnson is...
Avula to introduce ordinance that would formalize Richmond FOIA Library
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula recently announced plans to introduce an ordinance for consideration that, if approved, would assist in formalizing existing plans to establish a Freedom of Information (FOIA) Library.
Officer indicted for misdemeanor tracking device
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield police officer is now facing charges after police were notified of a tracking device placed on a vehicle. Chesterfield Police said it started in July, when they received a complaint alleging Alan W. Ross, 36, placed a tracking device on a vehicle belonging to someone Ross...
‘Wild at Heart’ fundraiser in Richmond helps families in need keep their pets
Hundreds of animal lovers gathered at Maymont tonight for the "Wild at Heart: A Party for the Animals" fundraising event, donating money to help keep pets in loving homes.
Full cycle: beloved Richmond elementary school principal returns in time for Walk, Bike, Roll...
Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day aims to get kids active and promote pedestrian safety. And just before sunrise Friday morning, one public school in Richmond had a particularly special version of the day with help from a beloved principal. Parent Fernando Avila said he was excited to lead a...
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by car near VCU campus
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on West Main Street near the VCU campus Saturday morning, according to Richmond police.
