Crime
Richmond Vape Shops Hit by Spike in Break-Ins After Enforcement Crackdown
Owners allege discrimination as businesses shuttered by Operation Vaporize face rising burglaries
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
Lifestyle
Virginia Governor's Cup Heralds a Rising Star
Gala crowd celebrates an ideal vintage and the growth of the Old Dominion's wine
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.
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
Economics
Richmond Gas Prices Surge Over 60 Cents in a Month
Geopolitical tensions and seasonal factors drive up fuel costs in the region.
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
Health
Richmond Families Face Rising Health Costs as ACA Tax Credits Expire
State Democrats push budget proposals to temporarily replace federal credits, as up to 100,000 Virginians risk losing coverage
Massive study reveals genetic risk for mental illness often points to multiple disorders
Genetic specificity varies widely across psychiatric conditions, challenging diagnostic boundaries
Diverse Therapies Emerge to Treat Geographic Atrophy
New approaches aim to slow vision loss and preserve retinal function
