Richmond VA

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Richmond Police officer is being called a hero for reasons that have nothing to do with his badge, but everything to do with what he wears next to it. Every day Officer Tommy Obenrader goes into work, he has a living donor pin on his vest, but really he should have two. Obenrader is a part of a

Quinn would have been 8th in the 1650 free at the 2026 Atlantic-10 Championships. Richmond won the 2026 A-10 team title. Current photo via Brooke Quinn. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream t

One Richmond-area locality has ditched Flock's controversial license plate readers, but its biggest neighbors aren't following — at least not yet. Why it matters: Hundreds of Flock cameras remain active across the region as mounting privacy and surveillance concerns push lawmakers from both parties to consider banning

Based on the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) routine inspection report dated September 2, 2026, Ruth's Chris Steak House, located at 11500 West Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113, was cited for four violations.

To power data centers, the state’s largest utility is proposing a massive 3-gigawatt gas plant that tests the limits of the Virginia Clean Economy Act. Even as data centers spike energy demand and electricity rates rise, Virginia has stood by its landmark climate targets when other states, from New York to Hawaii, have

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics ; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, the Labor Department said on Friday. Why it matters: The better-than-expected report is fresh evidence of the labor market's resilience, easing fears that a hirin

Greene Stadium’s bleachers filled with Howard University fans dressed in white on Saturday. The night’s “white out” theme contrasted with dark clouds hovering over the game. The weather matched the result, as Howard lost to the University of Richmond Spiders 28-21 on Saturday, Sept. 5. It...

Walker & Dunlop has arranged nearly $142 million in financing for the construction of two multifamily communities in Virginia. The financings will support the development of 612 market-rate apartments across Chesapeake and Chesterfield County. Walker & Dunlop FHA Finance arranged the transactions on behalf of Bonaventu

Virginia takes its barbecue seriously, and some of the best spots have been serving pulled pork and ribs for decades. From tiny log cabins in the mountains to family-run counters near old highways, these places keep drawing steady crowds year after year. Each one has its own style, its own...

A Midlothian man is hoping to make a difference in his community by firing up his grill to provide hot meals for the unhoused.