Richmond influencer creates walking group to help women make friends
Social media influencer Molly Bish is addressing a challenge many Richmond women face: making friends since the COVID-19 pandemic ended. Her solution involves getting people together through walking.
Ghazala Hashmi: Virginia’s No. 2 has ‘critical role to play’
"After spending six years in the Virginia Senate, I'm ready." State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi was an educator and an academic administrator before being elected in 2019 to represent Virginia's 15th Senate District, which covers much of Chesterfield County. Now, Hashmi is hoping to preside over the Virginia Senate as the...
11 Soul Food Restaurants In Virginia Where Every Plate Tastes Like A Sunday Feast
Virginia is home to soul food restaurants that make every meal feel like a Sunday feast. From golden fried chicken and creamy mac and cheese to perfectly seasoned greens and cornbread, each plate is packed with flavor and tradition. Locals keep returning for the comforting taste and warm hospitality that...
Youngkin demands school board member resign immediately following controversial post
The Virginia Racing Commission has approved a license to Roseshire, a new gaming venue in the Staples Mill Shopping Center. A puppy did not survive after being abandoned in a dumpster, and Richmond Animal Care and Control is seeking the person responsible. Gaming parlor in Henrico to open in 2...
One student injured following school bus crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A student was injured Monday morning in a school bus crash on the grounds of Quinton Elementary School, according to the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened on the morning of Sept. 15 and involved only the single bus. One student sustained a minor injury, the sheriff’s office said in a...
Study: 1 in 5 Richmond households spends 10% of income on energy
If you live in Richmond, the neighborhood you call home could make a big difference in how much of your monthly income you’re spending on energy. The nonprofit Community Climate Collaborative released the results of an energy burden study last Thursday at Cafe Zata in Manchester, along with a small art show...
Chimborazo: the Confederate super hospital lost to history
Dr. McCaw’s Revolutionary Confederate Medical City in Richmond. When the Civil War grew long in 1861, Dr. James McCaw took on a huge task in Richmond. He built Chimborazo Hospital from old barracks on a hill, soon making it the world’s largest military hospital. The site grew to 150 buildings that held 3,600 patients...
This video has people on edge. Neighbors fight back amid crime spree.
Petersburg's Westover Avenue residents form neighborhood watch after two-month crime spree involving car break-ins and armed confrontation.
Virginia native composer Damien Geter to be honored at Library of Virginia
Born in Petersburg and growing up in Chesterfield, composer Damien Geter said he was surrounded by music. “It’s always been around as long as I can remember. My grandmother lived with us, and she played piano and organ in the house," Geter said. "My mother sang, and my dad had a bunch of records and as I got older, I...
Axios Live: Takeaways from Richmond roundtable on Virginia’s energy landscape
RICHMOND, Va. – The policies, standards and capabilities that make up the foundation of Virginia's energy market must shift to accommodate growing needs, industry experts said. Axios' Chuck McCutcheon and Sabrina Moreno moderated a roundtable discussion in Richmond on Sept. 9 that brought together local leaders who...
