Richmond

Henrico County residents are increasingly frustrated with data centers, as evidenced by a planned 'Rally Against Data Centers' in Richmond. The event highlights growing public resentment toward these facilities.

A statewide ban on Styrofoam has taken effect in Virginia, removing it from restaurant menus. A Richmond restaurant supports the new regulation as part of phase two implementation.

Crews from the Department of Public Utilities are repairing a 36-inch water main that broke in the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on July 3. Progress is being made on the repairs.

Tailored Brands, owner of Men’s Wearhouse, has filed publicly for a US IPO. The Houston-based company has been rapidly opening Men’s Wearhouse stores since 2021, following its emergence from 2020 bankruptcy.

A beloved bear with congenital dwarfism and hormonal complications at Maymont in Richmond was humanely euthanized by park officials.

Two men pleaded guilty to robbery charges within two weeks in connection with the July 2023 armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Richmond. The incident involved an armed robbery targeting a postal worker.

Richmond's neighborhoods have become crime hotspots for gun violence, shoplifting, and firearms theft from motor vehicles, as reported by the Richmond Police Department.

Three individuals robbed a family-run jewellers in Richmond, associated with Ted Lasso, using a smash-and-grab method, stealing £225,000 and facing potential jail sentences.

An officer placed on administrative leave after a May shooting at the Belt Atlantic Apartments in Richmond that killed a 31-year-old mother of two has been identified. The incident occurred at the Belt Atlantic Apartments.

Residents at Richmond’s Legacy at Imperial Village senior apartments remain without air conditioning as city officials monitor the complex. The owners are addressing violations at the property.

Richmond's planned changes to its 911 call-handling system have been delayed by several weeks as city officials refine the details of the transition process.

Richmond Animal Care and Control is seeking the owner of a dog found in the woods near Forest Hill Park in Richmond. The dog was reportedly left in the area on Thursday.

A Richmond apartment complex owes $1.8 million in delinquent real estate taxes, and residents report no air conditioning and unsafe living conditions.

Residents of Richmond's Guardian Place Senior Apartments are frustrated with ongoing elevator issues, leading to concerns among seniors. Tenants are reportedly fed up with the problems.

A man was seriously injured in a domestic assault involving fire in Richmond on Sunday. A woman is facing assault charges related to the incident.

The Richmond Department of Transportation (RDOT) is hosting a community conversation with author Peter Norton to discuss Richmond's transportation history and strategies for creating safer streets.

A tenant at Legacy at Imperial Village senior apartment complex in Richmond is expressing frustration over living conditions. The article highlights concerns raised by residents about the management and environment of the senior housing facility.

New bahn mi, sub, burger, and tea room restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, including locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. The article highlights a surge in sandwich-focused eateries and related food options in the region.

A Richmond business owner is discussing the effects of a Friday train derailment on the local area. The incident is being examined for its impact on surrounding businesses and residents.

All air conditioning systems at a Richmond senior apartment complex failed on Monday. This follows the discovery of insect infestations, broken elevators, and other issues in the buildings less than a week earlier.

An 18-year-old man from Richmond was shot on the Fourth of July in Mecklenburg County. The incident occurred during a public celebration in the area.

Crews are repairing a broken water main in Richmond, which caused residents to lose water pressure on Friday. The repair work is ongoing as of the article's publication.

Anti-America graffiti reading 'Death to America' was found on the Texas Inn in Richmond over the Fourth of July weekend, leaving the owner confused and angry. The vandalism occurred overnight Saturday as celebrations were concluding.

All train cars have been removed from the railway bridge over Richmond’s Kanawha Canal as repairs continue after a derailment sent three train cars into the canal Friday afternoon.

A 23-year-old man was killed and another man was injured in a shooting on Bethel Street in Richmond late Sunday night.

Storms caused downed trees to block roadways in Richmond. The storms swept through the region Sunday evening, impacting local roadways.

8News interviewed the founder of the upcoming 'Networking on the Rocks' event in Richmond. The event was discussed during a Monday visit by a special guest to 8News.

An 80-year-old man is dead following a head-on crash on Route 460 in Nottoway County. A Richmond man has been charged in connection with the incident.

Virginia lawmakers extended funding for the state's higher education displacement commission by two years, allocating over $300,000 to study past displacement of Black communities by public colleges and universities and explore redress. The commission, chaired by Delores McQuinn, has held public listening sessions and hired historian Cleve Tinsley to document university land acquisitions and gather affected community testimonies.

A male was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound following a vehicle accident in Richmond. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.

A man and a woman were hospitalized after a shooting early Sunday morning in Richmond. The incident occurred in the city of Richmond, resulting in two individuals requiring medical attention.

A 43-year-old autistic woman is missing from Richmond on Sunday morning, according to officials. The incident involves a missing person and autism-related considerations.

A man was injured in a shooting that occurred in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood early Sunday morning.

Dock Street and Capital Trail remain closed as crews work to stabilize two derailed train cars. A derailment sent three train cars into Richmond's Kanawha Canal.

A California city led by Mayor Eduardo Martinez became a focal point for debates over Israel's war in Gaza and antisemitism after passing a ceasefire resolution. Jewish residents and leaders criticized the resolution, arguing it blurred legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitic rhetoric, particularly following Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. Martinez later participated in a pro-Palestine conference where he wore a hat with 'DD TT IDF' and compared his childhood bullying to Palestinian struggles.

Richmond's air quality remains at moderate levels despite experiencing record high temperatures, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Three train cars derailed and fell into Richmond's Kanawha Canal on Friday afternoon, with two cars remaining unstable.

VDH issued an extreme heat warning for Fourth of July celebrations, leading to the cancellation of many Richmond events, including the 70-year-old Dogwood Dell fireworks show due to a heat wave.

An audit found that 'incomplete and inaccurate data' led to poor management of Richmond's $3.63 million streetlight project. The issue caused mismanagement of the project, according to the final audit report.

Virginia faces a dangerous heat wave with heat index values reaching up to 115 degrees through the Fourth of July weekend. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and use cooling centers. Voluntary water conservation measures are in effect in Richmond and surrounding areas due to worsening drought conditions.