Richmond VA

The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom supplements that can be found across Richmond. Why it matters: Products with 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH — which acts like an opioid and has been dubbed "legal morphine" by researchers — have surged in popularity. The big picture:...

Richmond's newish 686 area code still hasn't been assigned to anyone yet, SCC officials tell Axios. Why it matters: Monday is 804 Day in RVA, so it's worth celebrating the fact that 804 is still the only area code in use here. Catch up quick: The SCC announced in 2022...

Richmond, Virginia – Mainly dry and calm conditions will continue across the Mid-Atlantic through midweek, but light rain could return by Wednesday night, bringing minor showers across Virginia and parts of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, a weak system may...

Community groups and churches provided school supplies to Southwood families during a back-to-school event following a recent ICE operation in the community.

Central Virginia Christian band Red Letter Mercy is organizing an Aug. 23 benefit concert at Fairmount Christian Church to support victims of recent flooding in Kerrville, Texas.

The Caribbean Wine, Food, and Music Festival brought island flavors and reggae rhythms to the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, celebrating cultural diversity in the Richmond area.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Rain chances and higher humidity return late week. Tonight: Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies before dawn. Lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Monday: *Verified* Best Weather Day of the Week. Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Tuesday: Partly sunny. Lows in the...

Chesterfield County is hosting an e-cycling shredding event on Saturday, where residents can bring unwanted items.

My late Uncle Larry’s collection is being honored today and on every Alley Oop show. Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?”. from Highlights from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti. Geffen - 1956. Herman's Hermits, “This Door Swings Both Ways”. from No Milk...

Short form performances-open to all types of puppetry and object performance. Whether you are a serious first timer or experienced puppeteer, we want to hear from you! Fun festive atmosphere with Emcee and musical interludes by a local RVA musician between acts. Performance will be at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond...