Man wanted for apartment burglary found while trespassing on VCU property, police say
Nearly two weeks after he allegedly broke into an apartment near Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), a 28-year-old man was taken into custody while reportedly trespassing on university property.
Play cafes allow children to play, adults to socialize
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Play cafes are a new trend spreading across Richmond. These are areas were children are contained to play safely while adults can relax and socialize a little bit. Learn more about this trend in this week’s RVA Parenting:
34-year-old woman reported missing out of Richmond
A 34-year-old woman is missing out of the City of Richmond, according to police.
Exclusive: Wong Gonzalez to close after nearly 10 years on East Grace
Wong Gonzalez restaurant will close at the end of service on Saturday after a nearly 10-year run on East Grace Street. Why it matters: EAT Restaurant Partners decided not to renew the lease because downtown traffic still hasn't fully recovered from the pandemic, owner Chris Tsui tells Axios. State of...
WDBJ7’s Jean Jadhon joins broadcasting’s prestigious Silver Circle
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Longtime WDBJ7 evening news anchor Jean Jadhon is being entered into the prestigious Silver Circle. The list of 2025 inductees was announced Thursday by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-NCCB.) The chapter covers...
2 Richmond high schools ranked among the best in the nation
Two best public high schools in the Richmond region are once again in the City of Richmond, according to U.S. News & World Report's latest national rankings of public high schools.
Richmond residents share their thoughts on $400M Gilpin Court redevelopment plan
Packed pews and passionate voices filled Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church as residents and community members shared their concerns and hopes for the Gilpin Court redevelopment plan with the RRHA.
CODI Alert issued for missing Chesterfield teen
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert for a missing Chesterfield teenager. Antonio Jefferson-Alfaro, 16, was last seen walking in the 4600 block of Cascade Street in Chesterfield around 7:45 p.m. on August 28. State Police say he was wearing a black jacket with a blue...
A New Microtransit Zone is Coming to Southside
This October, GRTC will launch a new LINK zone on Richmond’s Southside, expanding flexible, on-demand transit to more neighbors and destinations. Service will run Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. This new zone will connect riders to key...
Police searching for three suspects after a juvenile was shot
Aug. 27, 2025 — CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Officials are searching for three suspects after a juvenile was shot on Tuesday. The call came in around 7:08 p.m. at the Festival Park Plaza Apartments on the 3800 block of Festival Park Plaza. When police arrived, they found evidence of...
