The story behind the Markel Building in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, the capital of Virginia is well-known for its architecture. There are many historical buildings in the city that are admired for their beauty. However, there is one building that is in the record books for being one of the ugliest buildings in the world and the quirkiest in Virginia.
5th annual Lucia Bremer Food Drive this Saturday
The 5th annual food drive for Feed More in honor of Lucia Bremer is happening this Saturday, March 21.
Build Bridges with Jackie’s Restaurant and Kiss Richmond March 28
Richmond is getting a powerful mix of food, connection, and community as KISS Richmond teams up with Jackie’s Restaurant and Community Clovia for the “Break Bread and Build Bridges Buffet.” The special gathering is set for Saturday, March 28 from 12pm to 2pm at Jackie’s on Laburnum, creating a space where families...
Mayor cancels meeting on vape shop crackdown
Richmond's mayor explains why he canceled a meeting with Yemeni vape shop owners. He says a letter from their attorney made him uncomfortable.
Inside Maggie Walker House in Richmond, VA: What These Rooms Witnessed
Sometime in the early 1900s, if you turned off 2nd Street onto East Leigh in Richmond's Jackson Ward, you would have left the bustle of the neighborhood's Black Wall Street and entered the quieter residential block known as Quality Row. A block or so in, sat a two-story brick rowhouse...
Richmond zoning overhaul continues amid questions over community representation
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond’s Zoning Advisory Council met Wednesday to discuss the city’s ongoing effort to overhaul its zoning code for the first time since the 1970s — and not everyone is satisfied with who is at the table. The advisory council is a non-voting subcommittee...
Things to do in Richmond this weekend: Irish Fest, Trey Songz
St. Patrick's Day was so good the first time that Richmond is celebrating yet again this weekend. The best part: It's happening as spring is officially starting. 🌌 GalaxyCon is back at the Greater Richmond Convention Center through Sunday. Times vary per day. Single tickets start at $45 and 3-day passes at $150.
Leaders detail new safety plans for Shockoe Bottom following mass shooting
Leaders outlined new safety measures for Shockoe Bottom, including increased police patrols, new surveillance cameras and a safety ambassador program, following a mass shooting that left two dead.
Richmond Police extend Flock Safety contract amid citizen concerns
The Richmond Police Department has extended its contract with Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), according to their public information officer Phon Hoonson. Some Richmonders are demanding the city remove AI-powered video cameras from the streets as the city defends their utility in responding to...
Sixth grader sets new record at Albert Hill Middle School Pi Bee, recites 172...
A sixth-grade student at Albert Hill Middle School won the school's annual Pi Bee, and set a new record for the most digits of Pi recited.

















