Police Arrest Driver in Fatal East Main Street Hit-and-Run
A 47-year-old man faces a felony hit-and-run charge after a 75-year-old folk singer was struck by a car in Richmond.
Richmond News
For Richmond, Virginia's capital, coverage here follows city government, Richmond Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding region.
Crime
Richmond Vigil Honors Domestic Violence Victims
Advocacy groups gathered at Libby Hill Park to support survivors and mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Tech
Live Poll
Do you trust your local school district to maintain learning if their technology systems fail?
Richmond Public Schools Reports Cybersecurity Incident
The district disabled internet access following a cybersecurity incident reported on Wednesday.
Sports
VCU Women Open Season with 67-43 Win
Chelsea Banbury earns her first win as VCU head coach in the 2026-27 season opener against Central Connecticut State.
Entertainment
Live Poll
Should your city spend more public money on planting and maintaining trees?
Volunteers Plant Trees at Libby Hill Park
Sixty-six volunteers joined a Richmond Arbor Day tree planting at Libby Hill Park in Church Hill.
Politics
Live Poll
Do you think your local public schools are headed in the right direction?
McDonnough Wins Richmond 6th District School Board Race
Jackie McDonnough leads Anne Holton in the 6th District School Board contest as Richmond voters also approve a sales tax increase for schools.
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