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Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

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Richmond's newest social club meets on roller skates

Snapshot of the Halloween Costume Skate last week. Video: Courtesy of Sarah Deible Richmond's newest social club meets on one of the most dreaded nights of the week: Mondays. Why it matters: What started as Sarah Deible's search for roller skating buddies on TikTok has become a bright spot for dozens of Richmonders, who say RVA Sidewalk Surfers is giving them something to look forward to. Zoom in: Deible, an Oregon Hill resident, launched the group in August after rediscovering her COVID-era roller skates, she tells Axios. Three people showed up to the first meetup. Now, turnout ranges from about 25 to over 50. How it works: Every Monday around 5:45pm, skaters of all ages and abilities gather at the Wharf Street parking lot for a four-mile loop along the Capital Trail. The out-and-back route heads to The Boathouse and Island Shrimp Co. in Rocketts Landing before turning around and skating toward Shockoe. The fun part: One guy showed up hours after moving to Richmond from Phoenix, before he'd even found an apartment, Deible says. A kid who joined a recent meetup outskated the adults. And a woman who hadn't skated in years has become a regular. "She's trying to

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Richmond to open inclement weather shelter on Friday as rain approaches Virginia

Richmond will open an inclement weather shelter in the city's Northside on Friday as rain is set to hit Virginia.

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9 of the Best Places to Retire on a River in America

Drifting tranquilly down a lazy river, shooting the rapids or just going with the flow: Retiring to a river city lets you find the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure right outside your door. Many U.S. cities that initially sprang up as vital ports and industrial centers showcase revitalized historic...

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Richmond's blue shift is looking more like the new normal

Democrats largely held onto their 2025 gains across the Richmond region in Tuesday's midterms, while Republicans maintained some traditional strongholds, per an Axios review of preliminary election results. Why it matters: While much of the nation saw a " blue tsunami ," Richmond got more of a spritz. The latest: Two competitive Richmond-area congressional races remained uncalled Wednesday — with Democrat Shannon Taylor leading in the 1st District and Republican John McGuire ahead in the 5th. Taylor, ahead with 51% of the vote , declared victory, though Republican incumbent Rob Wittman hadn't conceded. McGuire, who also declared victory, leads with 50% in the 5th. Democrat challenger Tom Perriello also hasn't conceded, saying the race is too close to call. State of play: Democratic congressional candidates improved their vote shares across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and even traditionally red Hanover compared with 2024 , per preliminary election results. Yes, but: Compared with Gov. Spanberger's performance in the same localities in last year's governor's race, voting patterns were largely unchanged. And Richmond-area turnout this year was virtually identical to 2025, ranging from 54% in Richmond to 67% in Hanover. By the numbers: In the closely watched 1st Congressional District, which includes parts of

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Virginia Executive Mansion: The people's house in Richmond, Virginia

The Virginia Executive Mansion is located on Capitol Square in downtown Richmond, Virginia, and holds the record as the oldest purpose-built governor's residence in the United States still used for its original function, continuously occupied since 1813.

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Family raises $1 million to fight pediatric brain cancer after son's death

Scott and Sheila Ungerer created Luke's Army after their son died of brain cancer, raising over $1 million for pediatric cancer research.

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Bike Ride with Friends to Fight Hunger for Cranksgiving

⚪Cranksgiving is an all-day city-wide cycling extravaganza where teams compete to stock the RVA Community Fridges on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. ⚪On November 21st, 12pm at Skuffletown Park, RVA’s finest street racing cyclists (that’s you!) gather as many prepacked bags of Thanksgiving staples donated by the community as possible.

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DSA-endorsed candidates win offices across U.S., including in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Jackie McDonnough, a longtime educator, defeated Ann Holton to represent the 6th District on the Richmond School Board. McDonnough credited the team that supported her for the win. “I feel humbled because they worked so hard and they believed in the qualifications that I have,” McDonnough...

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Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic returns to Richmond Raceway Nov. 6-8

The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic will return to the Richmond Raceway Complex Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, bringing hundreds of artists and craftspeople from more than 20 states to the three-day indoor show. The juried festival will feature pottery, fine art, glass, jewelry, weaving, clothing, furniture,

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Henrico and Hanover voters react to results; most say money drove their votes

The 2026 election is over and the results are in, along with reactions from voters across Central Virginia.

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

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Bank of America awards $400,000 to 2 Richmond nonprofits

Cristo Rey Richmond High School students had a chance to ask one of Bank of America's top executives how artificial intelligence is shaping the careers they may pursue.

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Richmond Contractor Accuses VDOT of Bias After $4M Bid Rejected, Cites Yacht Remark

Jireh Construction Co., Inc., a Black-owned Richmond highway contractor, is challenging VDOT’s rejection of its nearly $4 million bid for a four-county sidewalk and traffic-signal project. Jireh was the only bidder and alleges that VDOT applied its bid-value rules inconsistently, rejecting the offer without stating a reason. The company has filed a first amended complaint accusing the agency of racial discrimination in its contract-award process.

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At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk

In downtown Richmond outside the State Corporation Commission Thursday, dozens of protestors shouted their opposition to the NextEra-Dominion Energy merger, as public testimony in the case proceeded inside the SCC courtroom. Some demonstrators held aloft effigies of the three SCC commissioners, while others gave speeches outlining their concerns about the deal, saying it would create […]

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Thanksgiving Help for Metro Richmond, Chesterfield & Tri-Cities

The holiday season can be difficult for many families, and with grocery prices and other everyday expenses continuing to impact household budgets, many families are facing even greater challenges this year. The good news is that many local organizations are stepping in to help families in need and working diligently to make sure families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

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Through The Garden Gate's 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. -- The Christmas magic has arrived in Mechanicsville…and we got a sneak peek! Through The Garden Gate's 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration is this Saturday, November 7th, beginning at 9 a.m. Every nook and cranny of the shop is decked out in dazzling holiday cheer. Owner Pam Robbins...

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Richmond schools face shortage in cafeterias

Richmond Public schools is facing a shortage in cafeteria workers. The division's nutrition director says about 30 positions are vacant.

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Richmond has lost 300 football fields of trees in a decade

Richmond has lost the equivalent of 300 football fields of tree canopy in just over a decade, per a new city assessment . Why it matters: Trees cool neighborhoods, reduce flooding and improve air quality — but the city's green cover is shrinking, and it's far from evenly distributed. State of play: The city is in the process of creating a new urban forest plan, backed by a $6 million federal grant. The plan will help protect existing trees, expand tree coverage and guide future plantings. Richmond's goal is 60% tree canopy coverage by 2037, with at least 30% tree coverage in every neighborhood, per the city's master growth plan, Richmond 300 . Yes, but: Despite an estimated 530,000 trees covering nearly 14,000 acres, the assessment found Richmond is far from its goal. The city's tree canopy declined from 37.4% in 2014 to 36.4% in 2025, a net loss of 387 acres. Zoom in: Tree coverage varies dramatically across Richmond's nine council districts. 🌳 The greenest: District 4 — aka South Richmond, including Forest Hill and Stratford Hills — at 56.4% canopy coverage. 🌃 The least green: District 2 — that's Scott's Addition, the Fan and Jackson Ward — at

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Crunch Fitness Plans 30,000-Square-Foot Mechanicsville Gym With Cold Plunge, Hot Yoga

A 30,000-square-foot Crunch Fitness gym is headed to Glen Lea Centre near Mechanicsville, bringing hot yoga, a dry cold plunge, saunas and massage chairs to a shopping center at the corner of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Laburnum Avenue. The gym is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027 and will mark the brand's first local location to use its newest design format.