Former Richmond Ballet student sues for $11.5 million, accuses ballet of abuse
A former Richmond Ballet student has filed an $11.5 million lawsuit accusing the ballet company's staff of encouraging and allowing an abusive culture, including assault and negligence.
Richmond restaurant rebounds one year after water crisis cost business $40,000
Philly Vegan lost $40,000 during Richmond's water crisis in 2025, but community support helped the restaurant recover.
‘Godmother of Soul’ Patti LaBelle is coming to Richmond this year
"Godmother of Soul" Patti LaBelle will perform at the Altria Theater in Richmond on April 19 with special guest Leela James.
Virginia Staff Discover Something Unexpected Hidden Inside A Sidewalk Box
For people who care deeply about animals, it is difficult to witness how many dogs endure abandonment, neglect, and mistreatment each day. For rescuers who face these situations firsthand, every case carries lasting emotional weight. Recently, the team at the SPCA of Petersburg & Colonial Heights in Virginia...
Mayor says he’s asking his team to identify opportunities to make streets safer
Mayor Danny Avula says he is asking his team to identify urgent opportunities to improve safety for residents on Richmond's Southside after a pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
VCU grad Rama Duwaji, Lucy Dacus shine at NYC’s mayoral inauguration
Two people with RVA ties played prominent roles in New York City's mayoral inauguration Thursday as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the city's first Muslim mayor.
Several Henrico businesses incorrectly charge Richmond’s newly-imposed plastic bag tax
After the city of Richmond's new 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags went into effect on New Year's Day, customers at several Henrico County businesses were incorrectly charged for the tax.
3 arrested for New Year’s Day celebratory gunfire in Petersburg neighborhood
Three people have been arrested for celebratory gunfire on New Year's Day after a video surfaced showing shots being fired in a Petersburg neighborhood.
Virginia first responders emphasize importance of move over law
First responders from multiple jurisdictions gathered Monday morning to emphasize the importance of Virginia's move over law as the new year begins.
Blizzard of 1996: Share your memories
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - This week marks 30 years since the Blizzard of 1996 struck Virginia and much of the East Coast. The powerful winter storm hit between Jan. 6 and Jan. 8, 1996, burying the Richmond area under at least a foot of snow. Some communities in western Virginia received two to three feet of snow.
