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Richmond police say two men face charges after 25 Hondas were stolen in recent weeks and investigators found a suspected chop shop with dozens of vehicle parts in Petersburg.
Daniela Vargas · October 19, 2026
The family of King Overton, who drowned on his first day at a summer camp run by SwimRVA, filed a wrongful death suit in Richmond with civil rights attorney Ben Crump on their legal team.
Rahul Mehta · October 16, 2026
Local governments across Central Virginia have meetings this week on public housing redevelopment, rezonings, park policies and a proposed cut to Richmond's property tax rate.
Daniela Vargas · September 14, 2026
The Richmond Regional Water Workgroup has recommended directing $32.8 million in one-time state money to a filter project at the city's main treatment plant, though the approval hinges on assurances from state officials.
Daniela Vargas · September 14, 2026
Federal prosecutors say the chief operating officer of Advancing Communities Everywhere billed Medicaid for services that were not provided as described and often were not needed, targeting low-income and homeless Virginians.
Rahul Mehta · July 1, 2026
A Richmond man whose water bill jumped from $81 to more than $2,300 because of a leaking city meter saw his account credited only after a local news station contacted the utilities department.
Rahul Mehta · June 1, 2026
Residents of a Chesterfield County neighborhood say they have waited weeks for propane refills, while Suburban Propane blames surging demand during extended cold weather.
Daniela Vargas · February 8, 2026
Chesterfield County has announced its 2026 Sports Hall of Fame inductees and two new awards, with an April 17 ceremony planned at Stonebridge Recreation Center.
Rahul Mehta · December 18, 2025
A free event at Powhatan Hill Park spotlighted the Monacan Indian Nation and brought together dance, ceremony and reflection on the importance of heritage.
Daniela Vargas · November 17, 2025
With 20 living hostages released under the Israel-Hamas agreement, people in Richmond with ties to two captive families marked the moment with joy tempered by loss.
Daniela Vargas · October 14, 2025
A three-day boil water advisory ended after two clean bacteria tests, with city leaders blaming sediment and alum sludge that clogged filters at the water treatment plant.
Rahul Mehta · May 29, 2025
Attorney General Jason Miyares has petitioned Richmond Circuit Court to compel Manchester Market to answer a civil investigation demand tied to complaints about bottled water prices during January's water crisis, while the store's manager says the market never raised prices.
Daniela Vargas · May 19, 2025
Chief Public Defender Tracy Paner says restrictions imposed in 2020 still hamper attorney and family contact with people held at the Richmond City Justice Center, while the sheriff's office says lawyers have full access.
Daniela Vargas · July 23, 2024
The long-running family event offers free admission, giveaway kites for the first 500 children 12 and under, and a lineup of games, food and train rides.
Rahul Mehta · April 13, 2024
A boutique owner in Colonial Heights says her outgoing mail takes weeks or months to arrive, and Sen. Mark Warner is pushing the Postal Service to meet with affected Virginians.
Daniela Vargas · January 22, 2024
Desmond Johnson Jr., left with a spinal cord injury after covering his 7-year-old son during the June 6 gunfire outside the Altria Theater, blames Richmond Public Schools for letting a student attend the ceremony.
Daniela Vargas · January 18, 2024
