Burglary suspect dies after medical emergency
The rain didn’t keep away Richmond’s annual Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. With temperatures approaching triple digits this weekend, we have some important safety reminders, especially when it comes to your vehicle. ‘Forever grateful’: Family searching for liver donor to save son’s life. Updated: 3 hours ago.
Richmond’s Branch Museum Doubles Down On Design
The Branch House, the striking Tudor-Revival mansion designed by John Russell Pope, has been a fixture on Richmond’s Monument Avenue since 1919, but the museum that calls it home entered a new era in 2024. The 10-year-old Branch Museum of Design has a shortened moniker (they dropped “and Architecture” from the end),...
Brick House Diner reopens in new Midlo location
Brick House Diner opened in its new-and-improved Midlothian location on Wednesday. Why it matters: It's the second restaurant to open in Westchester Commons in recent weeks, adding to Midlothian's growing dining scene and joining Outpost Pizza Co. State of play: The owners of Brick House announced plans last year to...
2 people killed in shooting at Chesterfield apartment complex
Two young adults found dead after shooting at Creekpointe Apartments in Midlothian. Police say there's no danger to the community and aren't seeking suspects.
Celebrating Juneteenth in RVA: Providing hope, faith and resilience
Juneteenth is being celebrated across the country -- and Richmond visitors to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are no exception.
Veterans say damaged cemetery wall dishonors fallen service members
Veterans are speaking out about a damaged wall at historic City Point National Cemetery in Hopewell that has remained unrepaired for nearly four years.
139 million pounds of watermelons are consumed annually in Virginia
I live in Richmond, Virginia. During the summer months, I see more people in the grocery store or at farmers' markets purchasing watermelons. I became curious about how many watermelons Virginians eat each year. The answer surprised me.
Low-flying airplanes over Hopewell and two other Virginia cities conducting research
Don’t be alarmed if you see two propellor planes flying unusual over the skies of Hopewell over the next few days. They are supposed to be doing that. It’s part of research training conducted by NASA from June 22-26, the agency announced June 20. The two aircraft will take off from NASA’s facility at Wallops Island...
BizSense Beat: Richmond Coliseum, Sam Miller’s, Short Pump’s House of Sport
Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of June 20, 2025:. As Henrico seeks a new developer for its stalled $2.3 billion GreenCity mixed-use development, the delay could offer the City of Richmond a chance to revisit plans for its own downtown venue, aka the City Center project.
Live Music with a Side of Comfort
Several venues offer live music in Richmond, Virginia, with attention to both the performances and the perks that appeal to audiences 40 and over. Boomer writer Terri L. Jones points the way. In our teens and 20s, most of us would gladly pack ourselves like sweaty sardines into a concert...