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The Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.
US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damageThe Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.richmond.comExecutive associate athletic directors Brad Wurthman and Bridget McSorley have been let go.
Virginia Tech administrators Wurthman, Brugger McSorley lose their jobsExecutive associate athletic directors Brad Wurthman and Bridget McSorley have been let go.richmond.comTed Ukrop, who owns the building, approached muralist Ross Trimmer about creating a memorial to former Valentine Museum director Bill Martin.
'Greetings from Richmond' mural returns and honors Bill MartinTed Ukrop, who owns the building, approached muralist Ross Trimmer about creating a memorial to former Valentine Museum director Bill Martin.richmond.com"I don’t think I’m disclosing any secrets to say over our 40-year history, the league and William & Mary have had a number of conversations."
W&M Patriot League football move raises questions. PL commissioner answers them."I don’t think I’m disclosing any secrets to say over our 40-year history, the league and William & Mary have had a number of conversations."richmond.comBooming demand for electricity meant Dominion Energy’s Virginia utility revenue rose 30.5% in the first half of the year, but the price it paid for the fuel and imported electricity to supply customers rose twice as fast, the company’s latest financial report shows.
Dominion revenue rises, but fuel and power purchases rise fasterBooming demand for electricity meant Dominion Energy’s Virginia utility revenue rose 30.5% in the first half of the year, but the price it paid for the fuel and imported electricity to supply customers rose twice as fast, the company’s latest financial report shows.richmond.comThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality opted to maintain its monthslong drought warning advisory for the Richmond area this week. Meanwhile, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that conditions may be
U.S. Drought Monitor shows Richmond area drought conditions easingThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality opted to maintain its monthslong drought warning advisory for the Richmond area this week. Meanwhile, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that conditions may berichmond.comThe Arlington Million is back, bringing Virginia horse racing’s biggest day to Colonial Downs.
Arlington Million returns to Colonial Downs | What to knowThe Arlington Million is back, bringing Virginia horse racing’s biggest day to Colonial Downs.richmond.comThe FBI said water and wastewater utility companies in at least seven states reported incidents, and some "degraded water operations."
Cyber defense agency says hackers targeting US water systemsThe FBI said water and wastewater utility companies in at least seven states reported incidents, and some "degraded water operations."richmond.comIn her first six months in office, Gov. Abigail Spanberger restored the right to vote to more than seven times as many formerly imprisoned Virginians as former Gov Glenn Youngkin did during his four-year term.
Spanberger restores rights to 66,000In her first six months in office, Gov. Abigail Spanberger restored the right to vote to more than seven times as many formerly imprisoned Virginians as former Gov Glenn Youngkin did during his four-year term.richmond.com"I worked really hard to build muscle and build weight, and get to this weight at 240.”
Might not recognize W&M's Sean McElwain (Glen Allen), 240-pound, all-league TE"I worked really hard to build muscle and build weight, and get to this weight at 240.”richmond.comThere aren't many freshmen throughout the country who carried a heavier workload in the 2025-26 season than VCU guard and Atlantic 10 rookie of the year Nyk Lewis.
VCU star guard Nyk Lewis 'ahead of schedule' in rehab from ankle injuryThere aren't many freshmen throughout the country who carried a heavier workload in the 2025-26 season than VCU guard and Atlantic 10 rookie of the year Nyk Lewis.richmond.comFifty-nine wins, two draws, five losses. Such is Collegiate girls soccer’s record with junior midfielder Ana Tornabene on the field.
Meet the 2026 All-Metro girls soccer team, led by Collegiate's Ana TornabeneFifty-nine wins, two draws, five losses. Such is Collegiate girls soccer’s record with junior midfielder Ana Tornabene on the field.richmond.comA Richmond wall that sparked years of conversation is getting a new look.
Controversial mural comes down on MidlothianA Richmond wall that sparked years of conversation is getting a new look.richmond.comWith Richmond's older adult population growing rapidly, we must confront ageism and strengthen aging services, housing, healthcare and transportation systems to ensure seniors can age with dignity and support.
To meet needs of older adults – bring them to the table | Guest columnWith Richmond's older adult population growing rapidly, we must confront ageism and strengthen aging services, housing, healthcare and transportation systems to ensure seniors can age with dignity and support.richmond.comAnyone with information about the circumstances that led to this incident is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (804) 365-6110.
51-year-old woman killed in head-on collision with commercial vehicle in HanoverAnyone with information about the circumstances that led to this incident is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (804) 365-6110.richmond.comAnyone with information concerning Boyce's whereabouts is asked to contact VSP by dialing #77 on a cell phone, or contact the Richmond Field Office at (804) 750-8758 or via email
Woman, 37, wanted in connection to shooting that killed VDOT contractorsAnyone with information concerning Boyce's whereabouts is asked to contact VSP by dialing #77 on a cell phone, or contact the Richmond Field Office at (804) 750-8758 or via emailrichmond.comEvery year, the Richmond-area high school football talent lures in scouts and coaches from some of the nation’s best FBS programs.
Richmond’s next wave of rising high school football starsEvery year, the Richmond-area high school football talent lures in scouts and coaches from some of the nation’s best FBS programs.richmond.comHere's who made the All-Metro softball first, second teams and who was named a honorable mention.
Here's who made All-Metro softball first, second teams; plus honorable mentions.Here's who made the All-Metro softball first, second teams and who was named a honorable mention.richmond.comThat's an increase of over $10 million from last year’s debt totals, according to figures from the city’s Department of Finance.
Richmond residents owe city $142 million in delinquent taxesThat's an increase of over $10 million from last year’s debt totals, according to figures from the city’s Department of Finance.richmond.comAs rising inflation gets smokers looking for bargains, Altria has ramped up production of discount and exported cigarettes at its South Richmond plant, to more than offset declines in shipments during the first half of 2026 of its flagship premium brand, Marlboro.
Discount cigarettes buoy Altria's Richmond plantAs rising inflation gets smokers looking for bargains, Altria has ramped up production of discount and exported cigarettes at its South Richmond plant, to more than offset declines in shipments during the first half of 2026 of its flagship premium brand, Marlboro.richmond.com