Shockoe Institute opens, confronting Richmond’s history and role in slavery
“It is only in the telling of our whole story, not as we wish it to be, but as it was, that our future can be made better than our past.”
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An early look at crime in 2026: violent crime down, burglaries of shuttered vape shops and a lot of traffic tickets
The drop in murders is particularly significant given that over the past 10 years, Richmond has averaged 14 homicides in the first quarter of the year.
ToolBank waiving borrowing fees in April for 'Richmond Shines' cleanup initiative
Ahead of the annual "Clean the Bay Day," the Richmond ToolBank is offering free tools all month for eligible community projects.
Man charged after break-in at Richmond courthouse, officials plan funding boost for security
When questioned by police, according to court documents, the suspect claimed he is a CIA agent and said he went into the building with a knife because he had seen another figure inside who looked like him.
Richmond begins refilling west tank of Byrd Park Reservoir after two years of repairs
After a more than two-year closure for a roof replacement, water is again running into the Byrd Park Reservoir’s west tank.
Pain at the pump: Richmond gas prices continue upward march
In Richmond, the AAA average has never reached $5 per gallon.
Richmond police unveil long-awaited First Precinct building in Church Hill
The 20,000 square foot building is neighbors with the Richmond City Justice Center and Oliver Hill Courts Building.
