Ranked: Richmond’s best high schools
The 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 ranking of public high schools, out last week. Why it matters: County schools often perform better than city schools using education performance metrics...
Richmond’s new cat cafe is a ‘purrfect’ addition
Richmond’s only cat cafe, The Purrfect Bean, has officially opened for business. The cafe consists of an open-for-all coffee shop downstairs with a reservation-only cat lounge upstairs. The cafe had its soft launch on Aug. 10 and grand opening on Aug. 15. The openings were met with an abundant...
‘Baddies’ take over Brown’s Island in new community walk
Social media influencer Molly Bish introduced “RVA Baddie Walk” to face a hard reality many Richmonders share: making friends has been difficult since the COVID-19 pandemic. Bish joined TikTok in 2020 for fun, but after having a viral moment on the app, she started to take it seriously....
2nd Annual Regional Recovery Day happening Sept. 3
Baltik's Bagel opened in 2024 in Southside Richmond. Video courtesy of Metro Richmond Zoo: Born on May 13 after a three-month gestation, the litter includes three males and three females. VMFA 'Giants' exhibit to debut in November. Updated: 12 hours ago. 'Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz...
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Teenage boy shot at Chesterfield apartments, police say
A teenage boy was shot at Festival Park Plaza apartments on Tuesday evening, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.
Founder Maxie J. Reflects On Ellaé Lisqué’s 10-Year Anniversary
Maxie James is preparing Ellaé Lisqué for its tenth business anniversary because she put customers first refused to accept defeat. Reaching ten years in business can be tough for anyone, but for Black women who frequently have less access to resources and investment, it can feel impossible. James,...
Police identify woman found dead at High Bridge Trail State Park
Chesterfield Police say they are investigating after a person was stabbed at a Little Caesars on Tuesday. ‘A good thing’: Buzz Bucks program generating opportunities for Ashland shops, restaurants. Updated: 3 hours ago. So far, about 50 local shops and restaurants have signed up to be part of the...
Police ID man shot and killed on Richmond’s Northside over the weekend
Police have identified a man who was shot and killed on Richmond's Northside over the weekend as Gilberto DeJesus III.
Labrador retriever joins VSP to reduce stress and anxiety
VSP says police officers experience higher rates of trauma exposure than the general population and facility dogs, such as Vader, is a tool to promote officer resilience.
