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Cat floods Richmond's cat cafe, forcing it to close for the rest of the year

Cat floods Richmond's cat cafe, forcing it to close for the rest of the year

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

December 03, 2025 | 5:11PM EST

Those "freak" accidents involved a towel, a sink and a cat named Bumper, according to the cafe.
By Michael Phillips

Hanover animal control will sell 'drunk raccoon' t-shirts after story goes viral


"We’re grateful for a community that can find joy in a unique moment and help turn it into something that benefits animals in need."
By Michael Phillips
Hanover animal control will sell 'drunk raccoon' t-shirts after story goes viral

There are 500 trout in Shields Lake. You can eat them — if you can catch them.


If the people can’t come to the fish, Virginia will bring the fish to the people.
By Sarah Vogelsong
There are 500 trout in Shields Lake. You can eat them — if you can catch them.

Contemporary dance company still going strong after two decades


The dances themselves have changed over the years, and Starr Foster Dance is now more established as a company of artists.
By Tim Wenzell
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Regional composting has arrived in Richmond. Here's how it works.


This Thanksgiving marks a milestone in the world of waste management in the City of Richmond: you can now compost all of the waste from your holiday dinner, including the turkey.
By Max Posner
Regional composting has arrived in Richmond. Here's how it works.

Tarrant's says restaurant is 'A OK' after fire


Fire crews do not believe there were any injuries.
By Michael Phillips
Tarrant's says restaurant is 'A OK' after fire

Group proposing indoor tennis facility offers alternate plan, but school parents remain hesitant


The new site map restricts the number of parking spaces, and puts up a fence between the proposed building and the school.
By Victoria A. Ifatusin
Group proposing indoor tennis facility offers alternate plan, but school parents remain hesitant
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