Formerly 40-pound cat Patches suffers medical setback
Patches, the once morbidly obese cat, may have arthritis in his back, causing him pain and a change in behavior.
Much Warmer Temperatures Forecast for Richmond
VCU Men's Tennis Defeats Elon 4-3, Faces UNCW Next
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
Richmond community mourns longtime pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Domer
Colleagues and patients remember her for compassionate, vaccine-focused care, deep community ties, and a gentle presence that shaped the clinic's culture and supported generations of local children.

Pixar-Disney Star Supports Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids at Richmond Event
Piper Curda, the voice of Mabel the beaver in the new Disney-Pixar film "Hoppers", will attend a special screening and carnival to support siblings of those on the autism spectrum.
Rodent Removal Services Address Property Damage Concerns in Richmond
Pest control companies help protect residential and commercial properties from rodent infestations and related structural issues.
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
Virginia Gas Prices Soar as War Impacts Oil Facilities
Senator warns of $4 per gallon gas as crude oil prices spike to $118 a barrel

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.
Business
Hudson Bay Capital Boosts Stake in Performance Food Group
The investment firm increased its holdings in the food distribution company by nearly 33% in the third quarter.

New Carytown Seafood Market to Replace Korean Fried Chicken Spot
Restaurateur Josh Kim plans to open a seafood-focused market in the former BB.Q Chicken location.
Richmond Painting Company Let's Upgrade Painting Announces Relocation to New Storefront on Blakemore Road
The locally operated company aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide professional-grade residential and commercial coating services across Virginia.