Crime
Flags to Be Lowered for ODU Shooting Victim
Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah killed in campus attack
Driver flees Hanover traffic stop, crashes in Henrico
Small fire kills 4 baby chicks at Henrico elementary school
Richmond Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Improve Shockoe Bottom Safety
New security measures include Flock cameras, increased patrols, and a community ambassador program
Weather
Washington DC Airports Grounded Due to Chemical Smell
Flights halted for over an hour at airports serving DC, Baltimore, and Richmond
Sunny and Windy Friday Ahead in Richmond
Severe weather possible early next week as temperatures swing from warm to cold
Birthday Fireworks Spark Henrico House Fire
Family of five displaced after blaze damages home and destroys car
Lifestyle
Valley Road Vineyards Wins Top Honor at Virginia Governor's Cup Gala
The 44th annual event celebrated the best wines in the Commonwealth.
Richmond Kicks Off Annual Neighborhood Cleanup Program
City's Department of Public Works to visit 15 neighborhoods twice on Saturdays through November.
Masonry Expert Explains Why Brick Facades Pull Away from Buildings
HelloNation article explores causes of brick veneer separation and solutions to maintain historic structures
Politics
Gun Activists Hand Out AR-15 Magazines at Virginia Capitol Ahead of Ban
Activists distribute high-capacity magazines in challenge to pending legislation
Virginia Democrats Advance Sweeping Gun Ban as West Virginia Weighs Machine Gun Access
The dueling legislative efforts highlight the stark divide in gun policy across the old Virginia border.
Virginia Residents Warned DC Water of Sewer Failure Before Potomac Spill
Community group says agency ignored signs of deteriorating pipeline that later caused catastrophic collapse and sewage dump
Economics
Former Fed Governor Warsh Calls for Return to Central Bank's Core Role
Warsh argued the Fed's massive balance sheet should be a temporary crisis response, not a standing policy.
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.
