Safety fair in Richmond gives tips on keeping kids safe in the car
The Richmond Ambulance Authority, Drive Smart Virginia, and AAA hosted a Thanksgiving safety fair on Wednesday to help families prepare for safe travel this Thanksgiving.
When to see holiday parades in Hopewell, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Richmond, more
Where can you watch a Christmas parade? The Progress-Index has you covered. Here's a list of the festive events with festive floats, Christmas music, marching bands, dancers and more in the Tri-Cities and beyond. I wonder if the jolly man in the red suit will make special appearances in Petersburg, Colonial Heights,...
2 interstate crashes cause major delays in Central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia State Police is investigating two crashes on Central Virginia interstates that caused major delays overnight. Several people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on southbound I-295 near Interstate 64 just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. “A...
King’s Barbecue in Petersburg, closed since April 2023, to reopen
King's Famous Barbecue fans will be happy to learn that the iconic restaurant will open again. The community has not been able to order food prepared at 2910 S. Crater Road since April 2023, except for a couple of pop-up events. The eatery specializes in pit-smoked Virginia style barbecue pork, beef and chicken. The...
Northside’s New Pinoy Anchor: Auntie Ning’s Plants Roots on Brookland Park Boulevard
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Northside just gained a new home for Filipino comfort food: Auntie Ning’s Filipino Food has opened its brick-and-mortar in Brookland Park, celebrating a grand opening on Oct. 4, 2025. After years of pop-ups and a food truck, the team now invites diners...
Clock runs down on ACA subsidies as families brace for rising health-care costs
One of Virginia’s federal lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday renewed their warnings that allowing enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire at the end of the year would drive up premiums and push thousands of Virginians off their coverage, forcing families to choose between insurance and basic necessities....
How This CUTE Mom and Pop Burger Spot Won Hearts in Richmond, VA
When a World of Warcraft enthusiast decides to open a burger joint, magic happens. 🍔✨. Slay Burgers in Richmond’s Brookland Park neighborhood delivers perfectly smashed burgers with crispy edges and juicy centers that have gamers and foodies alike lining up for more. This isn’t your typical burger spot—it’s...
Tiny Virginia Soul Food Restaurant Locals Guard Like Their Best Kept Secret
Tucked into Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward, Mama J’s Kitchen is the kind of soul food spot locals whisper about like a password. The dining room is cozy, the welcome is warm, and the plates carry stories as rich as the neighborhood. If crispy fried chicken, smothered pork chops, and candied yams make your heart...
The Luckiest Places to Buy a Lottery Ticket in Virginia
Whether you are chasing the next Powerball jackpot or just picking up a scratcher with your morning coffee, location matters. Based on data from 2024 and 2025, we have identified the "luckiest" retailers across the Commonwealth—from a small town in the Northern Neck to a specific 7-Eleven in Southwest Virginia.
As Richmond finalizes plastic bag tax, Petersburg debates its own
The city of Petersburg is now considering a tax on plastic bags -- a move Richmond has already approved.
