Virginia homes and businesses are without power because of storm and heat wave
I live in Richmond, Virginia. Whenever a storm occurs, I fear that a power outage will prevent me from writing articles for NewsBreak. On Wednesday, June 25, Dominion Energy reported that more than 12,000 homes and businesses in the Greater Richmond Region experienced power outages because of extreme heat. Power had...
Newlyweds lose everything in Shockoe Bottom fire
A Richmond couple who married just months ago narrowly escaped a devastating fire that destroyed their new apartment and several businesses in Shockoe Bottom.
Richmond’s Movieland adds cocktails, recliners and arcade
Movieland has finished its $5 million renovation. Why it matters: It's a movie lover's dream. Driving the news: We checked out the upgrades on Thursday, which include:. 💆🏻‍♀️ Comfy electric recliners and larger screens in all their theaters. 📺 Two BTX auditoriums with 50-foot-wide screens,...
Stand-up comedian Martin Lawrence coming to Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia
WRIC 8 News reported that actor, TV star, and legendary stand-up comedian Martin Lawrence will be at Richmond’s Altria Theater on Friday, August 29, 2025 for his “Y’all Still Know What It Is” Tour. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 27, 2025, online or at the theater af 6 Laurel Street in Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond police searching for missing 35-year-old woman
Investigators are looking for Arieta Robinson, 35, who was last seen on June 22, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Tree goes through roof of Chester home during Wednesday storms
A tree crashed through the roof of a home in Chester as storms moved through the area on Wednesday evening.
Richmond Animal Care and Control’s heat concerns
Cleanup underway after fire causes significant damage in Shockoe Bottom impacting businesses and residents. The cause is still under investigation as businesses and residents try to figure out what’s next. Church daycare vans stolen, trashed. Updated: Jun. 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. A church in Henrico says they...
‘Nashville,’ ‘Outer Banks’ star performs for patients at Chippenham Hospital
A special performance was held for patients at Chippenham Hospital on Thursday afternoon through the nonprofit Musicians On Call.
Not as hot for much of Virginia Friday
Richmond is expected to hit around 90 degrees on Friday, though there's a chance temperatures might remain in the 80s.
Community outdoor fridges offer relief during dangerous heat wave in Richmond, Virginia
It has been excessively hot in Richmond, Virginia during the last few days, and there is no relief in sight. The temperature has been in the high 90s and triple digits. It is not unusual to have cooling centers in the River City when the temperature remains high. However, community fridges are available for residents...
