Mayor promises urgent safety measures after sixth pedestrian death in 3 weeks
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula is promising urgent new safety measures after a sixth pedestrian was killed on city streets in less than three weeks.
Chain-reaction crash involving semi snarls traffic on I-95 south in Richmond
A crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed Interstate 95 south in Richmond on Wednesday afternoon. VDOT officials said around 1:30 p.m. that the crash was at...
Virginia to place nine new historical markers across the state
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources recently approved the placement of nine historical markers on the sides of roads throughout the state.
Remembering the legendary 1996 blizzard
Richmond marks 30 years since the legendary 1996 blizzard that brought a foot of snow to the area and killed over 150 people across the region.
U.S. move to tap Venezuela oil unlikely to ease pump prices soon
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The U.S. move to tap Venezuela’s oil reserves is unlikely to ease fuel prices soon, analysts say, because Venezuela’s oil system requires major repairs and rebuilding. U.S. authorities have said they will oversee the reserves as part of efforts to boost supply. “Their entire...
LaPrade library set to reopen at the end of January
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield’s LaPrade Library is setting to reopen on Jan 26 after extensive renovations to modernize the building. The library first opened in 1976 in a building on Hicks Road before moving to it’s current location at 9000 Hull Street Road in 2001. Some of...
Richmond speeds up street safety plan after pedestrian deaths
City Hall plans to work quickly to make city streets safer following two pedestrian fatalities in just over a week, Mayor Avula announced Monday. Why it matters: Within 24 hours of his announcement, a third pedestrian was killed walking in Richmond. State of play: On Tuesday afternoon, the driver of...
Richmond police make arrest in connection to shooting death of 20-year-old man
Police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of a 20-year-old Richmond man who was walking to a convenience store.
14 Hidden Virginia BBQ Joints That Locals Swear By And Always Sell Out
In Virginia, barbecue isn’t just food; it’s a passion, and some of the state’s most devoted fans know the hidden spots where flavor comes first. These tucked-away joints skip the flashy signs and long menus to focus on smoky meats, tender ribs, and sauces that hit just right.
Richmond’s drunk raccoon wins best animal story in America
Remember that time, way back two weeks ago, when we asked readers to vote for Axios Local's best animal story?. The odds were stacked against us. Internally, our colleagues said our tipsy robber couldn't do it. They said the crown would not make it onto the trashed panda's tiny head.
