Hopewell residents meet city manager finalists, learn their visions
Hopewell citizens got their first look at the five finalists to be the next city manager March 5, and while the ones who attended the public meeting seemed pleased overall with the opportunity to do so, some folks wish they could make the ultimate choice instead of City Council. “I think we ought to have a vote,”...
Richmond grocery prices rival New York, Boston, investigation finds
On Your Side Investigators join NBC stations nationwide to compare in-store, pickup and delivery costs across three Richmond retailers.
Redistricting vote moves forward, new state chief justice and RGGI return
Lawmakers advance bills to set up child care cost-sharing pilot. Three-year-old Kenzleigh Gresham joined her mom, Alexis, at the General Assembly building this week for a press conference about various child care legislation state legislators are considering. One proposal would prevent Virginians from suddenly losing...
Man sentenced to 48 years for deadly Richmond robbery spree at Latino-owned businesses
The second of the two men responsible for an armed robbery spree that led to the killing of a restaurant worker in February 2024, has been sentenced to 48 years in prison.
Police chief: Shockoe Bottom shooting suspect is victim’s brother
One of three men charged in the Shockoe Bottom mass shooting is the brother of victim Dominic Jackson, Richmond police confirmed.
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts highlights services available to women
To commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts is highlighting its services offered for women.
You can support local expecting moms through RPD community baby showers
The Richmond Police Department's Faith and Community Leaders Partnership is taking donations to support expecting mothers through a community baby shower this weekend.
VCU Police promise ramped up pedestrian safety efforts
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia Commonwealth University Police are expanding pedestrian safety efforts. It follows a rise in crashes involving pedestrians, including a few near VCU’s campus. On Thursday, a woman in a wheelchair was hit by a car while crossing at the intersection of Belvidere and Leigh streets.
300 volunteers package 50,000 meals at Richmond’s Second Baptist Church to fight global hunger
About 300 volunteers gathered at Second Baptist Church in Richmond on Saturday morning to package tens of thousands of meals in support of global hunger relief.
Shamrock the Block returns for its 20th year
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Shamrock the Block is back for the 20th year on March 14. Festival attendees can enjoy dozens of food vendors, artisan crafts, local businesses, live entertainment, and plenty of frosty beverages. Even more important, this year there are more bathrooms, more beverage trucks, and more drink...
