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Study finds “large gaps” in Richmond cooling location availability
A new report shows that people living in certain areas of Richmond are at a higher risk for heat related health emergencies. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts policy analyst Peter Braun researched how rising temperatures are hurting certain people living in the city. VPM News Morning Edition host Phil Liles spoke with Braun about his findings and what Richmond can do to help keep people cool during these hot summer months.
Run Richmond 16.19k race returning in September
"Our vision for RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements our African American brothers & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity," said Djimon Hounsou, Oscar-nominated actor and founder of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry Thursday, late-week rain
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly dry weather is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia on Thursday as high pressure lingers. However, increasing rain chances are anticipated to end the week. Thursday will be similar to Wednesday. Patchy fog is possible for the morning commute. Otherwise, mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies will be overhead for […]
LL Flooring Files Chapter 11
LL Flooring Holdings Inc. (Richmond, Va.) said it has voluntarily entered Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The retailer intends to use that process to pursue a “going-concern” sale of its business to an interested party. Meantime, it also plans to close 94 of its 300 stores.
Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older
The net in-migration of younger adults has been significant enough that the median age has now fallen in 35 Virginia localities, most of them rural, most of them in Southwest and Southside. The post Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older appeared first on Cardinal News.
Football’s Saturday Scrimmage Closed To Public
Richmond, Va. – The University of Richmond football team's scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 17 will be a closed event. The public will not be permitted inside Robins Stadium during that time. Fans are welcome to attend the following remaining practices of the fall camp season: Thursday 8/15 8:45-11 a.m. Friday 8/16 8:45-10 a.m. Tuesday 8/20 8:45-11 a.m. Wednesday 8/21 8:45-11 a.m. Thursday 8/22 7 p.m. Friday 8/23 5:45 p.m. Saturday 8/24 6 p.m. Tickets to all six home contests at Robins Stadium can be purchased over the phone by calling 1-877-SPIDER-1, visiting the Robins Center Ticket Office or via online...
Dominion acquires a third offshore wind lease; more …
From elsewhere: Turning food waste into soil, Roanoke compost company aims to fill a curbside void. Halifax County School Board adopts new policy on staff intervention in student fights. Marion to get marker as "Birthplace of Modern Mountain Dew." The post Dominion acquires a third offshore wind lease; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Suspect identified in break-in at Trump's Virginia campaign office
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Toby Shane Kessler after the 39-year-old was allegedly seen breaking into the Ashburn building that houses Virginia's Trump for President campaign.
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