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Speed cameras are coming to nine more Richmond school zones
Speed enforcement cameras are slated to go live Monday around nine additional Richmond school zones. Why it matters: After a 30-day grace period, the cameras will automatically issue $50-$100 fines to drivers going 11 miles per hour or more over the speed limit during school hours. The big picture: Speed enforcement cameras were added around two Richmond schools — Northside's Linwood Holton Elementary School and Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts in South Richmond — for the first time in the spring as part of the city's broader initiative to make local streets safer. The city announced...
Cooper Collins Qualifies for All A State Golf Tournament
Cooper Collins will play in his first All A Classic State Golf Tournament after a third-place finish Thursday at region. The Lyon County junior shot an 82 to finish tied for third at the Drake Creek Golf Club in Ledbetter. University Heights Academy’s Cal Givens won the individual championship with a 5-over par 77.
Forecast: Muggy with multiple shower and storm chances this weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Cooler than average temperatures and a dip in humidity is likely for much of next week. Friday Overnight: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible. Lows near 70°. (Rain Chance: 20%) Saturday: Isolated early AM showers and storms possible. Partly sunny and muggy. A...
Back-to-school tips for a smooth transition
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Each year, we pack the bookbags, load up the lunch boxes, and say a little prayer as we send our kids off to school—and hope for a great first day. School leaders say there are a few conversations and habits to start now- that should help your families get back in the swing of things.
The Firehouse Theatre presents "Peter and the Starcatcher"
The Firehouse Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning play "Peter and the Starcatcher" from August 16th through September 1st. The show serves as a prequel to the timeless tale of the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. "This whimsical adventure delves into themes of greed and despair, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship, duty, and love, set against a backdrop of marauding pirates."
Youngkin announces efforts to support formerly incarcerated people
Gov. Glenn Youngkin formally announced a cross-agency strategy to support formerly incarcerated people after their release. Executive Order 36 directs several state departments to coordinate with each other on data sharing and programming and to bolster partnerships with organizations for programming. “There’s no magic wand,” Youngkin said of a single method to improve post-incarceration experiences. […]
Richmond City Council could vote on City Center plan this fall
A development agreement for the City Center project is set to be brought to Richmond City Council this fall for a vote, according to city officials. Sixth District Councilor Ellen Robertson, who represents the area where City Center would be built, told VPM News that the project’s committee is currently in negotiations.
Countdown to 8 Sports Blitz: Matoaca Warriors
In 2023, the Matoaca Warriors advanced to the state playoffs and clinched a region championship for the first time since 2005. The team concluded their season with a 10-4 record, setting high expectations for the 2024 season.
Richmond Food News: Aug. 15-21
A handful of Richmond food businesses are out of town this weekend, and it’s not for vacay. Packing up a trailer and hitting the road, 1115 Mobile Kitchen, Jiji Frozen Custard and Salty’s Lobster Co. will serve 45,000 music lovers at the Phish festival Mondegreen in Delaware. From technical logistics to navigating the unpredictable (and soaking up the camaraderie along the way), we chat about what it takes to get it done far from home. (Richmond magazine)
Virginia has a $1 billion budget surplus. Here’s what this Richmond food truck owner sees.
If anyone knows exactly what to order at Kristen’s Kitchen — a local food truck serving crab cake and steak sandwiches — it is Kristen’s husband and business partner Rob Bortone. “Yeah, I’m a steak and potatoes kinda guy, I always love to have me a...
More What’s Booming RVA: Aug. 15 to 22
Pigeons of war, anyone? Plus open air music and theater, lectures, art, a new brewery road trip, bookworm news, and more. In today’s What’s Booming, Richmond, Virginia, August 15 to 22, 2024. Boomer’s Top 5 picks in RVA this week,. Browse the week ahead below, and. Go...
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