Texas Inn diner celebrates 90th birthday with hot dogs for 90 cents
The Texas Inn diner, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, is turning 90. The first location opened in Lynchburg on Main Street on Oct. 11 in 1935. The actual 90th Birthday Celebration will take place on Oct. 9 at all four locations: Richmond, two in Lynchburg and Harrisonburg. Many locals in Lynchburg refer to...
VisArts’ 61st Annual Craft + Design to return to Richmond’s Main Street Station
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond's (VisArts) 61st Annual Craft + Design will return to Main Street Station in November, featuring a variety of artists' work.
Richmond Ren Faire coming to Dorey Park April 18-19
The Richmond Renaissance Faire will take place at Dorey Park in Varina April 18-19, 2026, inviting guests to step back in time while experiencing a globally inspired celebration of history, artistry, and community. The event, inspired by the multicultural exchanges of the Silk Road, is designed to celebrate the diverse
Neighbors expected to pack planning meeting over proposed 108-home development
Colonial Heights residents pack planning meeting to oppose 108-home development on 82 acres, citing concerns about traffic and school overcrowding.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Latina author writes bilingual stories to inspire future generations
A 17-year-old male faces multiple charges, including two felonies, after a shooting on Interstate 295 on Sunday evening. Former Richmond City Council candidate indicted on felony charges. Updated: 7 hours ago. A former Richmond city council candidate was indicted Monday on four felony counts related to campaign...
State report on Virginia Community Colleges raises ‘demographic cliff’ questions
Experts are calling it a “demographic cliff.” That’s the point in the next few years where a reduction in births after 2007 will start to impact college enrollment. And at a meeting Monday morning, elected officials in Richmond were already starting to worry about it. The so-called...
Man wanted for murder after deadly shooting near Petersburg gas station
A man is wanted for 1st-degree murder after a deadly shooting near a Petersburg gas station.
Person shot in South Richmond neighborhood, Crime Insider sources say
A person was shot in a South Richmond neighborhood Monday night, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.
Francine returns! Lowe’s cat back in Richmond after accidental truck ride
Beloved Lowe's cat Francine is back in Richmond after a week-long search, according to updates shared by Lowe's and Richmond Animal Care and Control on Monday.
RPS unions push back on bargaining changes
Richmond School Board is set to vote this week on the district's proposed changes to union contracts covering its teachers, support staff and bus drivers. Why it matters: Union representatives say the district's plan would effectively "weaken workers' rights." RPS says it'll make the process more efficient. Driving...
