City officials have begun outlining their response plans for future emergencies, as they continue to address the effects of an outage that left residents without running water for nearly a week.

The maker of Advil, Emergen-C, Sensodyne toothpaste and other products is investing millions into its Richmond operations. Pharmaceutical company Haleon announced a $54 million investment to upgrade and expand its facility on Sherwood Avenue, during a press event Monday morning.

For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 25, COVID-19 accounted for 1.1% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness high and trending up compared to previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that period …

The Chesterfield County School Board appointed John Murray as superintendent for Chesterfield County Public Schools during a special meeting last Thursday, after a months-long nationwide search.

Shyla Scott, a senior at Richmond High School for the Arts, in the MLK Oratorical Contest, held Saturday at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

Maria Meyers, a reading specialist at Davis Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder’s 94th birthday was celebrated with heartfelt tributes at the State Capitol, a jazz concert and reflections on his groundbreaking contributions to Virginia’s political landscape

Chants of “the people united, will never be defeated,” echoed throughout Monroe Park on Monday afternoon as dozens of Richmonders rallied and marched in defense of the world’s oppressed, and against the wave of expected changes to come with the …

Decades after two African American men were acquitted of the murder of a Sussex County police officer but still sentenced to life in prison, and after years of efforts to clear their names, Terence J. Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne are …

In the wake of a weather-related power disruption that caused flooding and equipment malfunctions at the City of Richmond’s water treatment plant, City officials have enlisted the help of HNTB Corporation to conduct an independent report. The firm, with over …

The enduring relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was the focus for hundreds last Friday morning as they gathered for Virginia Union University’s 47th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Breakfast. The event brought local, state and …

Tom Barbour officially launched his campaign for Richmond’s commonwealth’s attorney last week, focusing on public safety issues in the city. Barbour, who previously ran for the office in 2021, outlined his vision for change, emphasizing Richmonders should not be held …

With cold temperatures persisting before a warming trend later in the week, the Salvation Army has extended the operating hours of its Inclement Weather Shelter to ensure continuous service through Friday, Jan. 24, at noon. The shelter, located at 1900 …

For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 18, COVID-19 accounted for 1% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness moderate and trending down compared to previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that period …

Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras presented a proposed $43.7 million increase in the operating budget and a $13.6 million increase for school infrastructure improvements at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting.