RPS welcomes back students with Summer Fest
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Public Schools is counting down the start to a new school year by hosting an event to welcome students and their families back to school. RPS Summer Fest and 17th Annual Citywide Back 2 School Rally is returning this summer. The event will be Saturday,...
Richmond Jazz and Music Festival returns Aug. 8 through 10
Richmond Music Week continues across the River City from Aug. 1 to 10. 804 Day is back on Aug. 4, and many places in Central Virginia are doing something to celebrate. The Louisa County Fair runs from July 31 to Aug. 2. Cattle Baron's Ball returns this October. Updated: Jul....
Man arrested during attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo in Ashland
A man was arrested at a Wells Fargo bank in Ashland while allegedly attempting to rob it Friday afternoon.
‘Show love:’ RPS kicks off new school year with Summer Fest
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - All day on Saturday, Richmond Public School families poured into John Marshall High School for this years’ Summer Fest. “We’re just trying to welcome all our families back, get everyone started off on a good foot,” said Darryl Williams, who serves as the associate director for family and...
City of Richmond makes changes to City Hall visitor experience
The City of Richmond recently announced several changes that have been made to the visitor experience located on the first floor of City Hall.
Forecast: Lingering light showers and areas of drizzle tonight
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Some spotty light showers and drizzle tonight, then a dry and pleasant weekend with low humidity. Friday Overnight: Cloudy with any spotty light rain showers and drizzle diminishing from north to south. Lows in the mid 60s. (Rain Chance: 40%, dropping to less than 20% by daybreak)
Free Fitness Warriors program offers exercise classes for all ages
Sports Backers Fitness Warriors offers free exercise classes across Richmond for all ages and fitness levels, including chair aerobics for seniors at VCU Health Hub.
More pleasant conditions for Sunday
Overnight lows will range from the mid 50s to low 60s. Highs Sunday will be in the upper 70s and low 80s this weekend with comfortable humidity.
Kroger teaming up with Flashfood to fight food waste and slash grocery bills
Shoppers in Richmond now have a new way to save money and fight food waste thanks to a partnership between Flashfood and Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division. The pilot program has launched in 16 local Kroger stores, giving customers access to deeply discounted fresh groceries nearing their best-by dates via the Flashfood...
2 men critically injured after Richmond shooting, Crime Insider sources say
Two men are in critical condition following a shooting on East Grace Street in Shockoe Bottom that reportedly began as a domestic argument Saturday morning.