Richmond School District Closes Friday Due to Illness
High number of sick students and staff prompt closure for cleaning and recovery.
UVA Baseball Looks to Continue Hot Start Against VCU
Water Restored After Unexpected Outage in Richmond Neighborhood
Weather
Chilly and Sunny Friday Ahead
Much warmer weather expected next week in Richmond, Virginia

StormTracker8: Warmer Temperatures on the Way Through Wednesday
Sunny skies and above-freezing temps expected in Richmond, VA this week.
Windy and Very Cold Weather Hits Richmond
Snow-covered trees and limbs could cause power outages and road closures
Economics
Richmond, Pittsburgh Become Less Affordable as Renters Flock to Cheaper Cities
Influx of out-of-town renters drives up prices in once budget-friendly markets

Virginia Lawmakers Scramble to Address Soaring Energy Bills
Governor Spanberger and state legislators propose measures to help residents cope with rising costs.
Richmond Power Bills Soar After Rate Hike and Deep Freeze
Dominion Energy customers face double-digit increases due to base rate increase and record-setting cold snap.
Lifestyle
New Film Brings Richmond 34's Quiet Courage to Life
Director hopes movie inspires viewers to continue civil rights progress

Hot Water Restored for Richmond's Creighton Court Residents
Residents experienced reduced hot water temperatures for months before the issue was resolved.
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Crime
Virginia Doctor Charged with Sex Crime, Allegedly Texted Victim About "Fantasy"
The 83-year-old doctor's medical license was suspended following the charges filed last year.

Driver Charged in Deadly Hit-and-Run of Virginia Living Magazine Editor
Latesha Coleman, 41, accused of fleeing scene after striking 23-year-old Hope Cartwright in Richmond crosswalk
23-Year-Old Magazine Editor Killed in Alleged Hit-and-Run Crash
Hope Cartwright was remembered as an "exceptional" and "charming" young journalist by her colleagues.
Health
Henrico Doctors Hospital Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Inspection Results
Confidential hospital inspections leave patients with limited ability to research safety records before choosing care.

Virginia Bill Aims to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Proposed legislation would prohibit use of formaldehyde, methylene glycol and other harmful ingredients.
Popular Hair Products for Black Women Contain Toxic Formaldehyde
Decades-long use of chemical hair straighteners linked to health issues like cancer and hair loss