Monument at CarMax Park marks legacy of the Richmond 34
Two numbers, 34, contain one of Richmond’s most historic events and is now forever preserved in a monument at CarMax Park. The masterpiece reflects the bravery of a group of 34 Virginia Union University students who participated in a peaceful sit-in at the Thalhimers Department Store on February 22, 1960. The students
Richmond to host ‘Summer on the Southside’ free concert series
Richmond's free "Summer on the Southside" concert series will begin at the end of July.
Designs for Richmond’s future Lumpkin’s Jail Pavilion released
In the heart of downtown Richmond lies an area once known as “the Devil's half acre." Also called Lumpkins Jail, it was where enslaved people were kept before being sold to the highest bidder. The city has tried for years to recognize the site and got one step closer to that goal Wednesday.
Severely emaciated horse fighting for his life with help from RACC’s Tommie Fund
RACC’s Tommie Fund is covering the cost of care for a severely emaciated horse named Lyric, who was rescued from a nearby county after being found too weak to walk.
Richmond Ren Faire crew bringing back ‘Warriors in Bloom’ to Agecroft Hall and...
If you loved the inaugural Richmond Ren Faire back in spring, chances are you'll probably enjoy this opportunity to step back in time again next month.
Richmond restaurants send social media SOS
Some Richmond restaurant owners are turning to social media to ask locals for support as they struggle with rising costs and sluggish sales. Why it matters: The pleas are helping fill tables in the short term, but the posts suggest local restaurants need a long-term solution. State of play: In...
WinterWorld wants to be Richmond’s Rockefeller Center
CarMax Park will transform into a winter wonderland this fall, complete with an ice skating rink, ice slide, Ferris wheel and more than a million lights, the Richmond Flying Squirrels announced this week. Why it matters: The $2 million-plus attraction is the team's biggest bet yet on turning CarMax Park into a year-rou
8News tries Joey’s Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day
8News celebrated National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with some tasty savory treats from Joey's Hot Dogs.
VDH to pay back $16.7 million after billing error forced cuts to HIV services
The magnitude of the billing error was also recently revealed after VDH initially redacted that information in response to a FOIA request from CBS 6.
Bond denied for Chesterfield man accused of killing wife, staging her suicide
The man accused of killing his wife and staging the scene to look like a suicide will remain behind bars after a judge denied his request for bond on Wednesday.
