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Montford, VA · Lifestyle

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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 · 7d

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This Shatteringly Crisp Fried Chicken Keeps Locals Lining Up at a FAMILY Soul Food Spot in Richmond, Virginia

Open Mon–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM. Even Kevin Hart waits in line at Mama J’s Kitchen in Richmond, and he’s fine with it. 😄. The draw is shatteringly crisp fried chicken and a menu built from Velma Johnson’s family Sunday dinners.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Virginia Thrift Hunters Keep Talking About This Giant Store In Richmond, So Bring An Empty Trunk

Some thrift stores take ten minutes to see. This one in Richmond can swallow an entire afternoon, and nobody seems to mind. Room after room holds furniture, clothes, records, cookware, books, and odd little treasures you did not know you needed. Shoppers walk in planning to grab one lamp and...

Richmond, VA · 19h

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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 · 1d

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Tracy Sears signs off from CBS 6 after 26 years of storytelling in Richmond

Tracy Sears anchored CBS 6 News for the final time Monday, closing out 25 years of storytelling in Richmond.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 20h

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Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Richmond-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Grab your popcorn: WinterWorld announces Friday Movie Nights lineup

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - WinterWorld at CarMax Park is just around the corner, and the list of movies for Friday Movie Nights has been revealed. The inaugural WinterWorld will be open Nov. 19 through Jan. 3, and will include a variety of family-friendly activities. The lineup for Friday Movie Nights...

Richmond, VA · 21h

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Two Central Virginia schools chosen to produce Disney musicals

Two Central Virginia schools have been chosen to produce Disney musicals through the corporation's Stage Connect program.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 4d