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Meet the 35-year-old Richmond doctor behind The Collective Cup healing cafe

The Collective Cupofficially opened its doors on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Shockoe Bottom at 104 N. 19th Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The cafe is not your usual eatery in the River City. It is a community-focused coffee shop and healing space where all proceeds help fund food, clothing, housing, and mental health resources for individuals in need.

Richmond, VA · 6d

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A familiar face and a helping hand: Grocery store employee marks 30 years

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Aging Untold) — Kenny Minor has spent 30 years working at the Food Lion, his first job out of high school. Customers and management say he remains one of the store’s most dependable employees. A fixture in the community. Janice Judkins, a customer who has shopped...

Chesterfield, VA · 4d

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Amelia shops and celebrates autumn

Amelians had plenty of chances to shop for unique handmade items Saturday (Nov. 7) with the Christ Episcopal Church’s Womens group’s annual Martha’s Market Fall Bazaar and at the Amelia Tractor Club’s annual Harvest Festival held in the courthouse square. The bazaar offered Brunswick stew, and lots of homemade baked goods, hand-knitted and crocheted items, and home-canned jams, jellies, pickles and a car show held in the Baptist church’s parking lot. The harvest festival featured food, craft and non-profit vendors, bounce houses for the kids, live music, tractors on display and other activities.

Amelia County, VA · 3d

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Richmond's suburbs have too many deer and too few hunters

Richmond has a deer problem — and fewer hunters to help keep the population in check, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources . Why it matters: As Richmond's suburbs expand, deer are finding refuge in neighborhoods where hunting is limited, making them harder to control. And deer, it turns out, aren't always the best neighbors. Too many can lead to car crashes , property damage and even health problems for the animals themselves, per state wildlife officials. State of play: Wildlife officials are trying to reduce deer populations in parts of the Richmond region — and much of the state. Woods, parks, golf courses and backyard gardens provide plenty of food and shelter, Justin Folks, deer project leader for DWR, tells Axios. Meanwhile: Virginia has 19% fewer licensed deer hunters than a decade ago, and suburban development is limiting where they can hunt, per DWR . What they're saying: "You've got people that are having conflicts with deer and want to declare war on all of them, and then right next door you've got someone that's got a name for every single deer in the neighborhood," Folks says. By the numbers: Hunters killed at least 5,035 deer in

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

Norfolk, VA · 5d

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'Love Island USA' is casting Virginia singles for Season 9

'Love Island USA' is casting Virginia singles for Season 9.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Rainy Days Are Anything But Boring At This Virginia Museum Filled With Hands-On Science Exhibits

Giant interactive exhibits, scientific experiments, and a massive domed theater can turn a gloomy afternoon into something genuinely exciting. Who needs perfect weather when there’s so much to discover indoors?. The Virginia museum occupies a former railroad station, giving its educational displays an impressive historic setting. Visitors can explore...

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Fans Crushed As Beloved Singer Is Killed In Hit & Run Accident at 75

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Richmond, VA · 5d

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7 Massive Antique Malls In Virginia That Will Have You Digging For Treasure All Day Long

Looking for massive antique malls in Virginia where you can spend all day digging for treasure?. These 7 antique malls are loaded with one-of-a-kind finds and enough variety to keep any collector smiling!. 1. West End Antiques Mall (Richmond) Richmond has always been a city that knows how to do...

Virginia · 4d

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Rare Olde Times fixture Harry 'Gerry' Laverty killed in Richmond hit and run

Friends remember Harry "Gerry" Laverty, a beloved 75-year-old Richmond folksinger killed in a Shockoe Bottom hit-and-run. Driver faces a felony charge.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Richmond-area man turns ordinary nails into mini swords

Give Hanover resident Brendan Shelton a hammer and an ordinary nail and he'll turn it into a sword small enough for a Lego figure to wield. Why it matters: What started as a childhood experiment has become a roughly 15-year hobby — and an unlikely side hustle selling miniature swords to collectors on Etsy and at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. The backstory: "I just wanted to make weapons for my Lego figures," Shelton tells Axios. He taught himself using tools in his parents' garage around age 11, discovering that nails were soft enough to shape. Shelton, now 27, has since made hundreds, including swords, axes, spears and tiny rifle look-a-likes inspired by movies and video games. The process. Photo: Courtesy of Ben Comenetz, founder of CreativeCultureRVA How it works: Shelton hammers nails into tiny, realistic-looking swords, complete with handles and guards. The hammering takes less than an hour, but Shelton admits he loses track of time when adding the finishing touches. He also leaves the pieces unsharpened unless a customer requests otherwise. From nail to mini sword. Photo: Courtesy of Ben Comenetz, CreativeCultureRVA By the numbers: His Etsy shop, MicroArmory , has recorded 111 sales since 2021,

Hanover, VA · 4d

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This Underrated Virginia Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Somewhere in Petersburg, Virginia, there is a restaurant that has been quietly making people very, very happy, and it’s called Nanny’s Restaurant. “Underrated” is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of Nanny’s, it genuinely applies, because this all-you-can-eat country buffet deserves a level of fame that extends well beyond the Petersburg city limits.

Petersburg, VA · 9d

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This Iconic Virginia Restaurant Reopened After Nearly Three Years, Bringing Back An 80-Year Barbecue Tradition

An 80-year barbecue tradition returning after nearly three years away? That’s the kind of reopening that can stir up serious nostalgia among longtime customers. Familiar recipes and old neighborhood routines suddenly have another chance to continue. The Virginia restaurant built its reputation around barbecue and the sort of straightforward...

Petersburg, VA · 10d

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Shenandoah Mansions Sets New Year’s Eve Opening; Rates Start at $290

Shenandoah Mansions has been in development since 2021, and its opening was initially expected two years before this month’s announcement. The building, formerly a senior living facility, is being converted into a 73-room hotel, The Richmonder reported. The project’s progress was interrupted by a dispute with its former general...

Richmond, VA · 6d

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Drunk raccoon donations are up to $250,000 and still increasing for Hanover Animal Control

On Saturday morning, November 29, 2025, a drunken raccoon was found by an employee passed out on the bathroom floor of the Ashland ABC Store in Ashland, Virginia, after it trashed the store during the Thanksgiving holiday. After falling through a ceiling tile, the raccoon knocked over bottles and drank various liquors from the bottom shelves.

Hanover County, VA · 7d

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From shelter to snuggles: RACC seeks Thanksgiving foster homes for pets

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) is looking for families willing to foster a dog or cat for the Thanksgiving holiday. Families who are interested can foster a furry friend from Nov. 22 through Dec. 5. RACC will provide the supplies and food for the pet.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Rescued pit bull mix named grand marshal of Richmond Christmas Parade

A rescued pup is grand marshal of the 43rd annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade in Richmond on Dec. 5.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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This Tiny Virginia Restaurant May Look Ordinary, But It’s A James Beard Award Winner

A sandwich board sign, a black-and-white checkered floor, and a cupcake frosted on the bottom walk into a Richmond restaurant, and the punchline is a James Beard Award. Sally Bell’s Kitchen on West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, is the kind of place that makes you question everything you thought you knew about what a celebrated restaurant is supposed to look like.

Richmond, VA · 10d

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We Tried OPA! Social, Libbie Mill’s New Greek and Italian Restaurant

OPA! Social just opened at Libbie Mill, and we went on the very first day. It’s in the old Crafted space, and it’s a Greek, Italian, and American spot with a much bigger menu than I expected. Two of us shared an appetizer, a salad, and an entree, and the bill came to $53 with tax and tip. Here’s how it went.

Richmond, VA · 7d

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10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

Virginia · 7d