The 2026 General Assembly session wraps with no budget, special session on the horizon
The General Assembly concluded the 2026 legislative session on Saturday without passing a biennial budget as the two chambers continue work to resolve differences regarding data center tax exemptions. Lawmakers are expected to return to Richmond in a special session to take up the 2027-2028 spending bill. House of...
Richmond among America’s top ‘allergy capitals’ for 2026
Richmond is among the top 15 "allergy capitals" in America for 2026, according to a new report.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, godmother of rock ‘n’ roll, once called Richmond home
Drive through Richmond's Northside and you might not look twice at 2306 Barton Avenue. But listen closely, and you just may hear the licks of a legend. At one time, this was the home of the performer credited with changing the sound of music forever.
Booth Recap: Atlantic 10 Semifinals
Chris Walker and Tom McCarthy recap Dayton vs Saint Louis and Saint Josephs vs VCU on Saturday, March 14th.
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: Spring returning and storms
On the latest episode of StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast, Cheif Meteorologist Matt DiNardo breaks down when spring weather will return.
Richmond outdoor education leader to lead Friends of the James River Park
A Richmond outdoor education leader has been named the new executive director of Friends of the James River Park.
Richmond temps plunge 57 degrees in 24 hours, breaking records
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond experienced one of the biggest temperature drops on record this week, with temperatures plunging 57 degrees in roughly 24 hours. The region hit a record high of 85 degrees on Tuesday. On Wednesday, another record high occurred as temperatures reached near 90 degrees. A cold front moved...
Redistricting voting, gambling legislation and the Virginia House’s historic mace
$2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations. Debate over a tax exemption that saved data centers nearly $2 billion in the last fiscal year has pushed negotiations on Virginia’s budget to the last possible moment during the 2026 regular legislative session. Despite the efforts of lawmakers...
Officers searching for two people who robbed Hopewell business
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - The Hopewell Police Department is searching for two people who robbed a business along Oaklawn Boulevard on Saturday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m., officers got a call about a robbery at Grand Amanecer De Oriente Latino Market and Deli. The police department said two people, who...
Baltik’s Bagels: A Growing Richmond Favorite
Along Forest Hill Avenue, a street sometimes better known for its traffic than its food scene, sits one of Richmond’s most talked-about bagel shops, Baltik’s Bagels. Opened on October 14, 2024, at 6801 Forest Hill Ave., Baltik’s Bagels has transformed Richmond’s breakfast scene. Founded by California-born chef Yero...

















