Richmond Food News: Sept. 24-30
A recipe for new friends, with once- or twice-a-month accountability? RVA Girl Dinner Club, an event series from a longtime local with a love for restaurants, has extended the invite with ticketed events at area eateries that encourage getting to know one another. (Richmond magazine) Your Friendly Neighborhood Barista.
1 injured in Chesterfield house fire
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - One person was injured in an early morning house fire, Chesterfield Fire and EMS says. Crews say they were called to a house fire around 4:11 a.m. in the 5500 block of West Hundred Road. Someone driving by spotted flames in the woods and called 911.
Richmond council advances solar panel deal amid contract concerns
A Richmond City Council committee advanced a solar panel proposal, but members raised concerns about contract terms and a rushed timeline.
A (tongue-in-cheek) guide to Richmond’s confusing parking rules
Karri here, stepping up to help you navigate Richmond's ever-changing parking rules and steer clear of another ticket, boot or tow. Why it matters: The city recently ramped up enforcement of some long-standing parking rules, created new ones and is considering changing others . State of play: Richmond manages more than
Chesterfield woman’s voter registration wrongly cancelled over felony error
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - State and local officials are looking into what led to an error involving a Chesterfield woman’s voter registration. Shannon Montgomery said it all started after finding a letter in her mail Tuesday afternoon addressed to her. “I had a letter in there from Chesterfield County...
This Day in Henrico History: Sept. 24 – Henrico marks its Civil War history...
On Sept. 24, 2011, Henrico County continued its 400th-anniversary observances with a Civil War commemoration at historic Tree Hill Farm on Osborne Turnpike. The event, part of the three-day “Henrico County: Gateway to Richmond, 1861-1865” program, included living-history demonstrations, exhibits and a ceremony honoring
Former Shoosmith Landfill leaders listed as fugitives
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The former leaders of the Shoosmith Landfill - Fred Nichols and Paul McGee - were indicted earlier this week on multiple charges and are listed as fugitives, according to court records. There have been concerns over a potential environmental catastrophe at the private landfill, which filed...
Virginians Keep Coming Back To These 8 Roast Beef Joints For A Sandwich They’d...
Roast beef is one of those things people get quietly protective about. In Virginia, there are sandwich shops where the roast beef is piled so generously and made so well that folks will happily order two rather than let anyone take a bite of theirs. From basement diners in Richmond...
Mom wants more Flock, credits cameras for finding stolen SUV and saving sons
A Virginia mom credits Flock cameras for saving her two sons after her SUV was stolen with them inside, even as Richmond debates the technology's future.
What’s new at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia
The State Fair of Virginia returns Friday with its freakishly large vegetables, adorable baby animals and even more deep-fried things. Why it matters: The 10-day Richmond-adjacent tradition is back, with a bunch of new attractions this year — including a deep-fried pickle corn dog. Yes, you read that right: a hot dog,
