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👻 Virginia Haunt Season Last Call!

Halloween may be behind us, but the scares aren’t over yet in Virginia! From cozy fall festivities to bone-chilling haunted houses, VirginiaHauntedHouses.com has everything you need to squeeze in a few more frights before the season ends. Don’t wait too long, though. These attractions will be closing their doors...

Virginia · 2d

12onyourside.com

Holiday events in Richmond require early booking for 2026 season

Area families preparing for the holidays must book several popular regional Christmas events ahead of time.

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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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Cardinal News

Researcher: Valley Link is now $5.1 billion and 2031. PJM’s own rules give the counties a question to ask.

Every date in Valley Link's table has moved, the line's by more than a year and a half. The post Researcher: Valley Link is now $5.1 billion and 2031. PJM’s own rules give the counties a question to ask. appeared first on Cardinal News .

Buckingham County, VA · 21h

Axios Richmond

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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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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 16h

Virginia Mercury

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 […]

Richmond, VA · 19h

WAVY News 10

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Every locality in Virginia moved more Democratic, says Gov. Spanberger

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger addressed statewide election results during a virtual news conference from Richmond Wednesday, highlighting a Commonwealth-wide shift toward Democrats. Voters also approved three state constitutional amendments addressing reproductive rights, marriage equality and restoring voting rights for felons. During the news conference, Spanberger stated that every locality in […]

Virginia · 1d

WAVY News 10

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Colonial Downs to remain Kentucky Derby qualifier for 2027

Hold your horses! An official qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby will once again be held at Colonial Downs in 2027.

New Kent County, VA · 1d

12onyourside.com

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4 lanes closed on Downtown Expressway

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority says two recent crashes have closed four eastbound lanes on the Downtown Expressway. “The lane closures will remain in place until the damaged equipment can be repaired, RMTA said on Tuesday. Drivers should expect delays.

Richmond, VA · 3d

12 On Your Side

Columbia Gas of Virginia donates Carbon Monoxide detectors

Petersburg, VA · 9h

Henrico Citizen

Taylor easily outpaces Wittman among Henrico voters, but race remains too close to call

Democrat Shannon Taylor dominated the Henrico County portion of Virginia's First Congressional District in Tuesday's election, winning 46 of the 48 precincts and defeating Republican incumbent Rob Wittman by more than 22,500 votes in the county. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., the race was

Henrico County, VA · 3d

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Richmond is throwing a massive 3-day Pickle Party this weekend

From November 6-8, a group of Richmonders is turning a shared affection for pickles into an excuse to bring the city’s culinary, artistic, and cultural communities together for the inaugural Richmond Pickle Party. The celebration will take over the Arts District and Jackson Ward with nearly 75 local businesses, food trucks, fermenters, artists, performers, and more.

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026

Henrico County reported the following business license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. Aulden Salon LLC , 201 Towne Center West Boulevard, Henrico – Hairdressing services. Bita's Borough and

Henrico County, VA · 1d

WTVR CBS 6

102-year-old delivers Election Day message: 'I'm old and still doing it'

Petersburg voters turned out in heavy numbers for a local election, including a 102-year-old who has voted since her 20s.

Petersburg, VA · 3d

vpm.org

Gregory Six wins special election to remain Hanover County sheriff

Hanover County Sheriff Gregory Six overcame challenger Rickey Dandridge in a special election Tuesday, in Hanover’s first contested sheriff’s race in over four decades. As of approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday, Six led by a 62%–38% margin with nearly 55,000 votes cast, according to state data. “Thank you...

Hanover County, VA · 3d

Henrico Citizen

Henrico planners recommend another delay for revised Hadad's Lake redevelopment proposal

The new Oasis Point proposal includes revised zoning and operating restrictions, but questions about security, traffic and infrastructure remain.

Henrico County, VA · 1d

Henrico Citizen

Henrico removes all Flock cameras, won't seek reimbursement for efforts after initially indicating it would • Robot combat event planned Nov. 7 at Regency

Henrico removes all Flock cameras, won't seek reimbursement for efforts after initially indicating it would More than 100 Henrico County Public Works employees spent Halloween removing all of the Flock Safety license plate reader cameras that the county had been leasing from the company, Henrico officials reported Nov.

Henrico County, VA · 3d

Henrico Citizen