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.
Richmond ranked a top housing market for 2026
For 2026, Richmonders should expect real estate to bring lower mortgage rates but a still-tough housing market. Why it matters: RVA was once again named one of the hottest housing markets of the year by Realtor.com. And that's once again because prices here are expected to increase and competition to...
6 big things shaping Richmond in 2026
It's a new year, and it's already shaping up to be a big one in RVA, just five short days into it. Here are six things we're keeping an eye on this year. This could be the year the city finally makes some movement on its yearslong effort to redevelop the 9.4-acre area downtown that includes the long-shuttered...
Mayor Avula highlights improvements to Richmond’s water system one year after water crisis
Just one day before the first anniversary of the Richmond area crisis, Mayor Danny Avula and the city of Richmond have highlighted improvements to the city's water system.
Temperatures in the 60s this week in Virginia
High temperatures will be on the way up this week, around 50 today but rising into the mid and upper 60s later in the week.
FREE Ice Cream! Gelati Celesti launches rewards program in Virginia
Richmond's Gelati Celesti launches loyalty program offering free ice cream scoops to new members and points for future rewards at 11 locations.

















