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A bridge too far removed: Residents give Petersburg council earful over detoured neighborhood access
PETERSBURG – For the past three years, people who live in the Walnut Hill Gardens neighborhood off South Crater Road have dealt with getting in and out of their area in a roundabout way – and not in a traffic-circle manner, either. They have, though, had to circle...
Is severe heat the new normal? Experts explain
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—There are hot summers, and then there are summers like the one happening right now when the excruciating heat seems never to end. “We have seen the lengthening, strengthening and ‘weirdening’ of when heat events happen in our region. So it means they’re lasting longer when they do occur,” said Jeremy Hoffman, the director of Climate Justice and Impact at Groundwork USA.
Where to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in Richmond
In honor of National Hot Dog Day, made possible thanks to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes, it's real), we're rounding up where to get your sausage fix today. First up, we've got City Dogs, which foodie outlet "loveFOOD" recently named as one of the best hot dog restaurants in the U.S.
Insomnia Cookies offers FREE sweet treat for National Ice Cream Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Insomnia Cookies is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving away a free sweet treat to help you stay cool this weekend. The popular cookie brand is providing two scoops of any ice cream for FREE with any purchase from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. (No minimum purchase required)
Watch Richmond Police Officer’s Emotional Ed Sheeran Cover on ‘America’s Got Talent’
In an episode filled with stunning acts, it was police officer Mervin Mayo from Richmond, VA., who truly stole the spotlight on America’s Got Talent.Drake's Toronto Mansion Appears to Be Flooded Amid Record Breaking Storm His heartfelt rendition of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” left the judges and audience alike in awe, earning him four enthusiastic yeses and a standing ovation. Mayo, who has dedicated his life to helping at-risk youth, shared a deeply personal story before his performance. He recounted his challenging upbringing in the housing projects of Richmond and how a police officer named Curtis Simmons saved him from a...
High levels of E. Coli present in James River in Richmond
According to Michael Gillert, the Water Quality Program Manager for the James River Association, the bacteria levels at Rocketts Landing were measured at 2,420 CFU per 100 ml Thursda -- which is the maximum reading given the method used, meaning that the bacteria levels there were actually at least 2,420 CFU per 100 ml.
VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 21 faculty-led projects that target society’s biggest challenges
Transdisciplinary research teams are pursuing advances in health, engineering, the environment, homeland security and more. Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Faculty-led research projects ranging from developing therapies for cancer and opioid withdrawal symptoms to creating artificial wetlands for sewage treatment in urban settings are among the...
University of Richmond Featured in Fiske Guide’s 2025 Edition
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND ─ The Fiske Guide to Colleges, a leading college guidebook, has selected the University of Richmond for its 2025 edition. Richmond has been included in the Fiske Guide, which features about 300 schools, since the guidebook first launched in the 1980s. The latest guide notes that...
Dominion Energy offers program to help people beat the heat without breaking the bank
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—While the summer months bring high temperatures, they also bring high utility bills for many people. However, Dominion Energy Spokesman Craig Carper said there are ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank. The Dominion Energy website provides multiple methods of getting assistance, including the Energy...
‘When Mayor Doug Wilder Ruled Richmond’
“When Mayor Doug Wilder Ruled Richmond: Strong-Arm Politics in Virginia’s Capital City” is a first-hand account by Linwood Norman, who served as the mayor’s communications director and press secretary. The book describes the turmoil of Richmond’s transition to the “strong mayor” model of local government during what was a memorable chapter in Richmond’s rich political history that is still deliberated today, more than 15 years after Wilder’s charismatic tenure concluded. The book may be purchased from Brandylane Publishers (release date Aug. 27, 2024).
Community Project Funding awards $2M to Colonial Heights, Petersburg for infrastructure
Tomorrow morning Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan will present a check for nearly $2 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) checks to the cities of Colonial Heights and Petersburg. The project funding will pay for the Waterline Replacement Project to improve water quality and help prevent future water breaks that could risk...
MEN’S TRACK, RAMS TRIO, CLAIM NATIONAL ACADEMIC HONORS
RICHMOND, Va. – The VCU Men's Track & Field program was named an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) last week, while three Rams earned additional honors. The USTFCCCA bestows the honor on teams which post a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale) or better. VCU student-athletes combined for a team GPA of 3.09 under Head Coach Jon Riley this year. Additionally, senior John Casper , as well as freshmen Isaiah-Taji Kargbo Owens and Emmanuel Oche were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes for their efforts in the classroom. Casper, a psychology major, captured...
The science behind Simone Biles
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Simone Biles has been astounding fans and competitors with her gymnastics for years, but scientists?. Steve Kornacki considers the science behind the things Biles is able to do that seemingly no other human can. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug....
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