2026 Caribbean Jerk Festival Brings Food, Music & Island Culture to Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. -- Get ready for a full day of Caribbean flavor and culture at the 2026 Caribbean Jerk Festival, happening Saturday, August 15th from noon to 8 p.m. at Kanawha Plaza in Richmond. Guests can enjoy favorites like jerk chicken, curry chicken, beef patties, and even rum tastings, while...
Multi-vehicle crash backs up traffic for miles on I-95 south in Richmond
A multi-vehicle crash has backed up traffic for miles on Interstate 95 south in Richmond on Wednesday afternoon.
Richmond preservation project uncovers forgotten Black founding figure featured in PBS documentary
RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond preservation project is helping bring a forgotten chapter of American history back into the spotlight as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. The story of Abraham Skipwith, one of Jackson Ward’s earliest Black homeowners, is featured in "Declarations: Black Americans and the Re
Richmond’s largest one-day festival returning with 3,000 watermelons
This upcoming Carytown tradition tastes just like "strawberries on a summer evening," though it will feature over 3,000 watermelons.
Two Richmond men sentenced to over 20 years for large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy
Two men in Richmond were sentenced to more than 20 years for their part in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy.
Jesse Welles cancels July 29 ‘Groovin’ in the Garden’ show at Lewis Ginter, citing...
Musician Jesse Welles has cancelled his sold-out performance Wednesday night at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and announced that it will move to The National in Richmond Sept. 25. In a post on social media, Welles cited "solidarity with the workers on strike at the botanical garden" as
Richmond leads Virginia in 2026 home sales growth and more state headlines
• “Richmond leads Virginia in 2026 home sales growth.” — Axios • “Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations.” — VPM • “Spanberger taps career regulator to lead Virginia energy department.” — E&E News by Politico • “Federal funding for SNAP at risk in Virginia due to ‘math and paper
Henrico Fire crews battle dumpster fire at East End recycling facility
Henrico Fire crews responded to a dumpster fire at a scrap metal recycling facility in the East End on Wednesday.
‘Daily adventure’ brings Va. man a $500,000 lottery prize
A Virginia man said his "daily adventure" led to his winning a $500,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Former Va. House candidate sentenced in $225,000 pandemic relief fraud scheme
A former candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates was sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently applying for and receiving over $220,000 in federal loans from a program designed to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she is appealing that sentence.
