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Newborn tested positive for cocaine. Why did Richmond CPS screen out the report?

A month before a baby girl died from cocaine toxicity, testimony revealed the newborn had cocaine in her urine and the hospital reported her exposure to Richmond CPS. The report was screened out.

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2026 Christmas & Holiday Events in Richmond: The Ultimate Guide

Looking for the best Christmas events and holiday fun in Richmond for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling Christmas light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID Richmond is your guide to Christmas...

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Unsung heroes of Richmond history

Across Richmond, volunteer organizations work to preserve and restore cemeteries. Many of the members of these restoration groups are descendants of the people buried in these cemeteries. A number of Richmond cemeteries, especially African American cemeteries established during segregation, have been neglected and vandalized for decades. Ryan Smith, a VCU...

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Richmond's First-Ever Pickle Party Brings Parades, Pizza and Tattoos to Jackson Ward

Richmond is about to get very, very briny. The city's inaugural Pickle Party takes over the Arts District and historic Jackson Ward starting Friday, running three days and packing in everything from a pickle parade to pickle-flavored pizza, a pickle art exhibition and even discounted pickle tattoos. The festival kicks...

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Chesterfield School Board member-elect talks roadmap for construction improvements

Chesterfield County School Board member-elect Christina Brady believes the board and county officials ought to prioritize aging public school buildings after Chesterfield voters narrowly approved a 1% sales tax bump to fund school construction.

Chesterfield County, VA · 2d

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Chesterfield voters not surprised as Democrats take control of Congress

Voters across the country flipped seats that have historically been held by Republican candidates, leading to Democrats gaining control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Chesterfield, VA · 2d

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Election Day results and analysis in Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia voters made their picks for U.S. House seats, U.S. Senator, three amendments, and more on Tuesday. Democrat Shannon Taylor has declared victory over Republican Rob Wittman in the 1st District race. “I will bring to Congress the fight I will fight the corruption and work...

Virginia · 4d

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The annual Veterans Day concert from the Richmond Pops Band

The Richmond Pops Band will present their annual musical tribute to Veterans Day this coming Tuesday evening, November 10th at 7:30 in the Altria Theater. The program will feature a variety of sounds and styles, with patriotic favorites and Americana classics. The band will be joined by local vocalist Emma Potts, guest conductor Michael Warnock and approximately 30 of the finest young student musicians in the area.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare for All

A campaign sign outside of a polling place in Chesterfield County, Virginia reads “Medicare For All” on Aug. 4, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury) Reversing GOP-led changes to Medicaid and restoring ACA subsidies has been a rallying cry for the party, but some Democrats see a future shift to universal healthcare.

Virginia · 5d

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Chesterfield voters send Brady to school board, confirm Hylton as Dale supervisor

Most of Virginia’s Election Day attention was on congressional races and the state’s three proposed constitutional amendments. But some Chesterfield County voters also had to weigh in on two local special elections. Brady wins Clover Hill school board seat. Clover Hill voters chose Christina Brady to finish out...

Chesterfield, VA · 2d

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Shannon Taylor declares victory over Rob Wittman; what's next?

Shannon Taylor declares victory over Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia's 1st District as Democrats secure big Election Day wins nationwide.

Virginia · 3d

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The Old-School Record Store In Virginia Where You Can Hunt For Rare Vinyl For Hours

Not every great destination announces itself with a billboard or a five-star rating on a travel app, and Plan 9 Music in Richmond, Virginia is proof of that. It announces itself with a gothic sign, a wall of flyers, and the kind of reputation that spreads entirely by word of mouth.

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Richmond’s Guitars for Vets chapter demonstrates the healing power of music

Richmond's Guitars for Vets chapter helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder find reprieve through learning to play guitar.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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1% sales tax for schools passes for some localities

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Voters had mixed reactions Wednesday after a 1% sales tax was approved by a wide margin in Richmond, but narrowly in Chesterfield. A handful of localities rejected the proposal. The new tax applies to most retail items, but not groceries or hygiene items. Previously, Richmond officials...

Richmond, VA · 2d

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King William Scraps Budget Watchdog Panel Amid $1.7M Accounting Mess

King William County's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to dissolve the Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee, a seven-member volunteer panel created just last year to help steer the county through a budget process that has been marred by errors, delays and missed deadlines. The vote came even as a former committee member says he's still waiting on answers about a sizable gap in the county's fiscal 2027 budget.

King William County, VA · 5d

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Anger and disgust at the current administration, along with hope for change, drove many First District Henrico voters into the voting booths Tuesday

Voters who shared their sentiments before and after casting their votes on Election Day at several polling locations in Western Henrico County shared economic concerns and other anxieties about how they felt the country is being run, pushing many to bubble in a vote for Shannon Taylor. At several precincts...

Henrico County, VA · 3d

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Richmond ends Flock safety contract, Axon and options still remain

The City of Richmond announced it will not renew its contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides automated license plate readers on Oct. 10. The city has not ruled out working with another company, leaving questions about what the future of the technology will look like in Richmond. According to a previous CT report, the existing contract remains in place until June 30, 2027.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Richmond, Virginia Has Become One of the East Coast’s Best Food Cities. The Locals Aren’t Completely Happy About It

Richmond, Virginia spent most of the 2010s quietly building a food and craft beer scene...

Richmond, VA · 9d

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