Richmond VA

A friend once told me, “If you haven’t stood in line at Deep Run Roadhouse, you haven’t lived in Richmond.” I thought they were exaggerating. How exclusive could a casual barbecue joint be? Very. This roadside staple in Virginia is generating the kind of frenzied loyalty usually reserved for rock stars.

A new climate report from Virginia scientists shows how climate change has already changed the Commonwealth -- and how these impacts are expected to continue affecting the state for decades to come.

More than five months after Richmond city auditors found that the Richmond Retirement System (RRS) paid more than $550,000 to deceased retirees, a new audit released on Friday shows multiple high-priority recommendations remain open and significant issues are still unresolved.

Last summer, I loaded up the truck and set out on a smoky mission across Virginia’s hidden corners. Armed with napkins and an appetite for authentic pit barbecue, I visited eleven small-town smokehouses tucked away on winding backroads. By the end of the trip, my taste buds were officially...

On November 19, 2025, Mayor Danny Avula spoke to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Board of Commissioners. He presented a new plan for public housing redevelopment in Richmond. Avula said the city is responsible for making sure all residents have safe, high-quality, and code-compliant homes in...

Earlier this week in Richmond, Virginia, the Planning Commission advanced the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CHSP). The plan aims to identify, recognize, and conserve the city’s cultural and historical resources. It was developed by the Department of Planning and Development Review, with input from...

A 42-year-old man went missing out of Hopewell late Friday night, according to police.

The farmers-market-style shop was set up with help from Feed More and local vendors in direct response to the government shutdown.

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula has already made significant progress when it comes to repairing what was broken before he took office, per a new audit report.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Brown’s Island has closed for construction as the city and Venture Richmond begin a $30 million renovation project. The project will reimagine the popular space with permanent restrooms, a riverside pavilion and a splash pad. The T. Tyler Pottersfield Memorial Bridge will generally remain open...