Six people killed in Thanksgiving holiday crashes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – According to preliminary data, six people died on Virginia’s roadway over the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday. The number is two fewer than in 2024. As of Dec. 1, 2025, preliminary data shows there have been 671 fatalities on Virginia roadways this year, compared to 788 in 2024.
GRTC takes next step on new transfer station
The Greater Richmond Transit Company and the City of Richmond have officially begun the search for a developer for their long-awaited new downtown transfer station. The station will be at the site of the city’s former Public Safety Building, downtown on 10th Street. It will bring together the busiest East-West GRTC...
Developer plans 6 new homes on 2-acre site in Henrico’s West End
A developer is planning to build six new homes on a 2.05-acre parcel of land on Three Chopt Road, after purchasing the site recently. RCI Builders LLC bought the land at 9115 Three Chopt Road, just northwest of the road's intersection with North Parham Road, for $850,
‘An ongoing effort’: GRTC faces potential $50 million funding shortfall by 2031
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is warning of a significant financial shortfall by 2031 — a gap large enough to force service cuts if new funding isn’t secured.
Drunk raccoon found passed out after ‘liquor-fueled rampage’ at Va. store
A “very intoxicated raccoon” was found passed out in the bathroom of a liquor store in Ashland, Va., over the weekend after breaki
Venture Richmond, City of Richmond Announce Top Donors for Brown’s Island Improvement Project
Today, overlooking the sprawling views of the James River and Brown’s Island, Venture Richmond hosted a groundbreaking celebration to kick off construction and announce the top donors for the Brown’s Island Improvement Project, including CoStar Group for its $5 million contribution toward the project that reimagines...
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU among best in US
RICHMOND, Va. -- Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is known for their exceptional care and once again the hospital is being recognized on a national level. Dr. Matt Schefft, Associate Chief Quality and Safety Officer with CHoR answers these questions about being named one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in...
The Purrfect Bean temporarily closed after cat turns water on, floods building
Roller, a 5-month-old, male, black and white kitten who resides at The Purrfect Bean cat cafe, turned the water on and flooded the building. The Purrfect Bean will be closed as repairs are completed.
‘I prayed for the thieves’: Richmond man searching for answers after car stolen with...
A Richmond man is searching for answers after his car, full of holiday gifts, was stolen on Saturday in the Randolph neighborhood. This incident comes after a string of recent car break-ins in the area.
Watchdog for regional energy grid files complaint urging delay of data centers
The watchdog agency that independently oversees Virginia's energy grid, along with other states, has filed a complaint urging the federal government to halt the connection of large data centers due to reliability concerns.
