Freight train derails into the canal along Capital Trail at Dock Street Multiple Richmond Fire Department crews are on the scene as a freight train has derailed in Shockoe Bottom.
UPDATE: Water restoration achieved, full repairs to take 'several weeks' "During that time, we will continue to maintain service to all users, and water disruption is not anticipated.
July 3 Newsletter: America's birthday weekend Digging for the past on Belle Isle, a Fan monument, the Capitol's 'warming machine,' and other tales from Richmond's history ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Letter: Squirrels’ plan for winter holiday event at risk over roadwork planned near ballpark entrance The Squirrels said they are planning a "WinterWorld" attraction around the holidays.
Witnesses dispute police account of pepper spray usage in Scott’s Addition “People were jumping through the back of the restaurant, jumping over the counter, jumping through the windows, girls crying, guys crying (and) coughing.”
New VUU artwork, commissioned for America's 250th, will be unveiled on Sunday "Democracy is a forever project, and I think Douglass spoke about that quite eloquently."
Richmond cancels July 4 fireworks due to extreme heat "City leaders determined that proceeding with the event would present unacceptable health and safety risks."