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Spanberger, Virginia Democrats pitch medical debt relief and data center limits for 2027
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leaders unveiled a 2027 legislative agenda focused on affordability, healthcare and housing costs. Proposals include medical debt relief, limits on classroom screen time…
Henrico family honors late mother’s legacy with free Thanksgiving dinner
The Scott family is organizing a free Thanksgiving dinner in Richmond on Nov. 26 to honor the generosity of their late mother, Leila B. Scott. The meal will be served from noon to 3 p.m. at the Military Retiree Club…
VA Snow Forecast Shifts As Potential Nor'easter Nears East Coast
Forecasters have lowered expected snowfall from a developing East Coast storm that could bring Virginia’s first accumulating snow of the season this weekend. The system is trending drier and is unlikely to produce major…
Virginia child named TIME’s Kid of the Year for 2026
A Virginia boy has been named TIME’s Kid of the Year for 2026, receiving national recognition for his work helping other children with autism. CBS19 News reported the honor, which highlights his efforts to support young…
RPS says data from recent cybersecurity attack may now be on the dark web
Richmond Public Schools says data accessed during a cyberattack may have appeared on the dark web. The district detected suspicious network activity on October 21 and took its systems offline as a precaution. Officials…
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Richmond Spiders out to 3-0 start behind unselfish play
The Richmond Spiders men’s basketball team has opened the season 3-0, with unselfish play helping drive its early success. Guard Derin Saran recorded six assists in Sunday’s win at Temple and emphasized the importance…
Made New Mercantile celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting, shelter donation
Made New Mercantile, a nonprofit thrift store that supports local charities, marked its opening in Richmond with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. The store also made a donation to a shelter…
Richmonders sentenced for overbilling Medicaid by nearly $1M
A Richmond couple was sentenced Tuesday for overbilling Medicaid by nearly $1 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The couple operated a mental health counseling agency that provided services to…
Suzanne Youngkin toasts latest limited-edition wine funding future farmers
Suzanne Youngkin is promoting a new limited-edition wine whose proceeds will support future farmers. Although she and former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin have left the Executive Mansion, the family remains involved in…
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU opens 24 new patient rooms
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU has opened 24 new patient rooms in a ceremony marking an expansion of care for children with acute and chronic illnesses. The unit, on the hospital’s 11th floor, will also serve…
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Maggie Walker girls, boys volleyball on historic runs
Maggie Walker Governor’s School’s girls and boys volleyball teams made history at the region championships Tuesday night in Richmond. The girls swept No. 2-seeded Lee-Davis in straight sets to advance to a state…
Warm and dry Veterans Day in Virginia
Virginia will have mild, mostly clear weather on Veterans Day, with highs from the mid-60s in the northwest to the low 70s in the southeast. Clouds will increase later as a cold front approaches, bringing a chance of…
Richmond Public Schools says forensic audit is underway after October cyberattack
Richmond Public Schools says a forensic audit is underway after an October cyberattack disrupted the district’s systems, including classroom tools, phones and email. Officials told the school board that data accessed…
Things to do this weekend in Richmond, Va.
Richmond has a packed weekend schedule, with runners taking part in the Richmond Marathon, an Impressionist exhibition featuring Claude Monet at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Encounter Wine Fair. Other…
Millions of Americans, potentially thousands of Virginians at risk of losing SNAP benefits in latest USDA proposed cuts
Millions of Americans, including potentially thousands of Virginians, could lose access to SNAP benefits under proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The proposal puts food assistance at risk for…
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VHSL & VISAA High School Volleyball Playoffs
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) are currently conducting their respective high school volleyball playoff tournaments. These postseason…
Spanberger, Va. Democrats pitch medical debt relief, data center limits for 2027
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leaders unveiled a proposed 2027 legislative agenda in Richmond, including medical debt relief, limits on classroom screen time and tighter oversight of data centers and…
What to know about Veterans Day in Richmond
Veterans Day is being marked in Richmond with offers from major restaurant chains, including Applebee’s, Chili’s, Denny’s, Golden Corral, Olive Garden, Red Robin and Starbucks. The businesses are among those providing…
Family of WWII veteran donates artifacts to VA War Memorial
The family of Brigadier General Morris Thompson Warner has donated his wartime papers and personal artifacts to the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The collection includes correspondence, military records and other…
After a record high last year, Va.'s Medicaid growth back to earth
Virginia's Medicaid enrollment growth has significantly slowed following a record-breaking surge last year. State officials report that the program is returning to more stable, pre-pandemic levels as eligibility…
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Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for November 11
The Richmond Times-Dispatch has published its November 11 obituary roundup, listing residents who died in recent months. Among those named are Anne Cly Russell Applegate, who died September 28 after declining health…
Virginia Thanksgiving Travel: Storm, Ice Risk Nov. 18–24
NOAA’s Nov. 10 precipitation outlook highlights an increased chance of above-normal precipitation across a broad area of the United States from Nov. 18 to 24. Virginia could see rain and changing road conditions during…
Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 11.11.26
Richmond and Chesterfield issued permits for a range of construction projects, including apartments valued at $29 million in Richmond and a $9 million, 30,000-square-foot building in Chesterfield. The permit list also…
Local recruitment firm Cornerstone RPO acquired by larger out-of-town peer
Richmond-based recruitment firm Cornerstone RPO has been acquired by Tampa’s Hudson Talent Solutions, with the deal closing Nov. 2. Terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, Cornerstone provides recruitment process…
Squirrels owners to EDA: VCU to blame for stalled talks for CarMax Park use pact
The owners of the Richmond Flying Squirrels say Virginia Commonwealth University contributed to stalled negotiations over the Rams’ use of CarMax Park. The dispute is part of an ongoing lawsuit by ownership group…
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33-unit townhome project on church site at Malvern and Grove gets OK from city council
Richmond City Council approved a plan to build 33 townhomes on the former Seventh Street Christian Church site at 4101 Grove Avenue. Developer Macfarlane Partners reduced the project from an earlier proposal for 72…
Maggie Walker's Jude Shelton-Eide leads Green Dragons run during Region 3B final vs. Kettle Run
Maggie Walker’s Jude Shelton-Eide led the Green Dragons in their Region 3B final against Kettle Run. The matchup is part of the Virginia high school football postseason, with the Richmond-area school seeking to advance…
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Virginia Holiday Package Theft Alert for Richmond, Virginia Beach
Law enforcement in Virginia is issuing a holiday alert as package deliveries increase ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Residents in Richmond, Virginia Beach, and surrounding areas are urged to monitor shipments…