Friday deadline to apply for energy assistance in Richmond
Residents are encouraged to apply before the Friday, Nov. 14 deadline to ensure timely review once funding is reinstated.
Richmond Department of Public Utilities pausing late payments
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Department of Public Utilities announced on Wednesday that it would temporarily pause disconnections of gas and water services for late payments. Along with suspending all late fees for November. Officials said it’s happening because of the ongoing impacts of the government shutdown...
Family seeks justice 32 years after mother shot in South Richmond parking lot
A 9-year-old girl's world was shattered 32 years ago Thursday when her mother, 29-year-old Donna Barnes, was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in a South Richmond parking lot.
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is expanding
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) is growing to meet Virginia’s pediatric needs, including building out shell spaces, recruitment efforts for top pediatric specialists, advancing research, and intensive training for the next generation of experts. The growth ensures CHoR remains among the nation’s best,...
Richmond providing more free weatherization kits to help seniors save on energy bills
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond's Department of Public Utilities is helping more seniors prepare for colder weather with free weatherization kits designed to save energy and reduce heating costs. The department will host a giveaway on Thursday at the Brookhill Azalea Shopping Center on Chamberlayne Road from 10 a.m. to...
Don’t get towed! List of Richmond Marathon no parking zones and road closures
Thousands of runners and walkers will hit the streets of Richmond as part of the 2025 Allianz Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 15.
Virginia SNAP recipients receive partial benefits after government shutdown ends
Hundreds of thousands of Virginians impacted by the pausing of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown received partial payments early Thursday morning, according to the governor's office.
VIDEO: Richmond resident watches driver crash stolen car into her porch
A Richmond resident watched as a driver crashed a stolen car into her front porch late Tuesday night.
Richmond City Council creates city’s first rental inspection program
In the face of an ongoing affordable housing crisis, Richmond has created a rental inspection program to help protect tenants. On Monday, following a yearslong effort, City Council unanimously passed an ordinance patroned by Mayor Danny Avula and 5th District Councilor Stephanie Lynch to establish the inspection...
3-vehicle wreck involving semi backs up traffic on I-95 south in Richmond
A wreck involving a tractor-trailer has backed up traffic for miles along Interstate 95 south heading into Richmond on Thursday afternoon.
