Richmond VA

Richmond, VA – March 8, 2026 – A downtown hit-and-run, major road closures and new community initiatives are shaping the week’s top local stories.

Richmond, VA – March 7, 2026 – Police investigate a downtown hit-and-run, Powhite Parkway lanes close, and restaurants launch Pay What You Can week.

Richmond, VA – March 5, 2026 – Charges filed in a January pedestrian death, plus pothole repairs, park planning, and local weekend race closures.

Richmond, VA – March 4, 2026 – Schools set a $550M budget, City previews FY27 housing and safety spending, plus transit and pothole updates.

Richmond, VA – March 3, 2026 – RPS votes tonight on a revised budget plan, Monroe Park hosts anti-war protests, and Northside weighs aging trees.

Richmond, VA – March 2, 2026 – Police step up late-night patrols in Shockoe Bottom; weekend protest draws crowd; fireworks fire displaces family.

Richmond, VA – March 1, 2026 – Avula previews a $23M housing push, VDOT posts lane-closure outlook, protesters rally downtown, and Spiders fall at Loyola.

Richmond, VA – February 28, 2026 – New cashless tolling starts today, the city outlines $40M+ for affordable housing, and roadwork alerts roll out.

Richmond, VA – February 27, 2026 – Police boost Shockoe Bottom patrols after last weekend’s shooting; city previews $40M housing push and travel changes.

Richmond, VA – February 26, 2026 – City Council OKs new affordable-housing funding, advances Diamond District loan, and Capitol Police probe East Main alert.

Richmond, VA – February 25, 2026 – Capitol Police probe a downtown incident, Council backs a Diamond District loan, and police seek Shockoe video.

Richmond, VA – February 24, 2026 – Police seek video after Shockoe Bottom shooting; council debates Flock cameras and OKs housing trust fund.

Richmond, VA – February 22, 2026 – City reels from Shockoe Bottom mass shooting as traffic safety efforts intensify and local restaurants rally to feed neighbors.

Richmond, VA – February 21, 2026 – Deadly Shockoe Bottom shooting, a tragic downtown hit-and-run, and major Powhite Parkway lane closures lead today’s news.

Richmond, VA – February 18, 2026 – Hit-and-run outrage, Powhite lane closures, and pay-what-you-can menus top today’s mix of traffic, safety and community news.

Richmond, VA — February 17, 2026 — City Hall advances plastic bag tax and zoning overhaul as residents dry out from a wet weekend and look ahead.

Richmond, VA — February 6, 2026 — City leaders face big education and tax decisions as Richmond heads into a busy Super Bowl weekend of events.

Richmond, VA — February 5, 2026 — This week saw significant developments in local governance, community events, and weather impacts in Richmond.

Richmond, VA — February 3, 2026 — Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ arrive in Richmond, drawing thousands to City Hall in a powerful show of support and solidarity…

Richmond, VA — January 31, 2026 — A winter storm watch is in effect as Richmond braces for weekend snow, prompting city officials to activate emergency shelters and advise resid…