TJ Maxx Announces Six New Store Openings in August-Full List of Locations and Dates
Virginia Store Kicks Off August Expansion Virginia Store Kicks Off August Expansion (image credits: flickr) The earliest in the group will be the Virginia store, opening on Sunday, August 10. Located at 9850 Brook Road in Glen Allen, this new TJ Maxx will be among the first to welcome bargain hunters looking for...
10 Soul Food Hidden Gems In Virginia That Locals Swear Are Worth The Drive
Virginia’s soul food scene runs deeper than most outsiders realize, tucked away in neighborhoods where recipes have been passed down through generations and regulars know the owner by name. From Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward to the coastal kitchens of Hampton Roads, these restaurants serve comfort food that tells...
Virginia minimum wage to increase 36 cents
WASHINGTON — Virginia's minimum wage will increase to $12.77 per hour on New Year's Day 2026, marking a slight increase from the commonwealth's existing $12.41 per hour. The scheduled Jan. 1 increase after Democratic lawmakers in Richmond spent the earlier part of this year leading an effort to pass a larger increase.
Quiet Italian Treasures In Virginia That Locals Want To Keep Their Secret
Virginia holds some incredible Italian spots that most tourists never discover. Locals have been quietly enjoying these authentic eateries for years, savoring house-made pasta and recipes passed down through generations. I want to share these hidden gems with you so you can experience the real taste of Italy without...
VCU athletics director arrested for drunken driving in Prince William after crashing Escalade into...
Prince William County police arrested Virginia Commonwealth University's athletics director for drunken driving over the summer after he crashed his Cadillac into a ditch near Gainesville. Ed McLaughlin, the athletics director at the Richmond school, was initially charged with DUI June 5, the Richmond Times-Dispatch...
State regulators clear controversial Chesterfield peaker plant
The controversial proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center has cleared its final major regulatory hurdle, winning approval from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. In a letter dated Dec. 19, DEQ officials gave the green light for the 944-megawatt peaker plant to operate in Chesterfield near the...
BBB warns of fake delivery text scams as holiday packages surge
As millions of people wait for last-minute holiday packages, the Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to be on alert for a rise in delivery scams targeting distracted consumers.
No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire
A fire damaged two townhomes in Henrico County on Tuesday morning, according to Henrico Fire Assistant Chief Mike Crawford. Fire crews responded to the 500 block of Rivanna Hill Road, just off Telegraph Road in Glen Allen, shortly before 11 a.m. Everyone exited the home safely; no injuries and
RAA becomes first EMS agency in Virginia to train all staff on advanced stroke...
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Ambulance Authority has become the first EMS agency in Virginia to train all of its staff on a new stroke detection program from the American Heart Association. The program, called International Essential Stroke Life Support (ESLS), is designed to help paramedics diagnose stroke...
Reindeer in Chesterfield? Almost… It’s the county’s unique elk herd
Did Santa Claus and his reindeer make a stop in Chesterfield County? Almost... It's actually the county's unique elk herd.
