Richmond

A tenant at Legacy at Imperial Village senior apartment complex in Richmond is expressing frustration over living conditions. The article highlights concerns raised by residents about the management and environment of the senior housing facility.

New bahn mi, sub, burger, and tea room restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, including locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. The article highlights a surge in sandwich-focused eateries and related food options in the region.

A Richmond business owner is discussing the effects of a Friday train derailment on the local area. The incident is being examined for its impact on surrounding businesses and residents.

All air conditioning systems at a Richmond senior apartment complex failed on Monday. This follows the discovery of insect infestations, broken elevators, and other issues in the buildings less than a week earlier.

An 18-year-old man from Richmond was shot on the Fourth of July in Mecklenburg County. The incident occurred during a public celebration in the area.

Crews are repairing a broken water main in Richmond, which caused residents to lose water pressure on Friday. The repair work is ongoing as of the article's publication.

Anti-America graffiti reading 'Death to America' was found on the Texas Inn in Richmond over the Fourth of July weekend, leaving the owner confused and angry. The vandalism occurred overnight Saturday as celebrations were concluding.

All train cars have been removed from the railway bridge over Richmond’s Kanawha Canal as repairs continue after a derailment sent three train cars into the canal Friday afternoon.

A 23-year-old man was killed and another man was injured in a shooting on Bethel Street in Richmond late Sunday night.

Storms caused downed trees to block roadways in Richmond. The storms swept through the region Sunday evening, impacting local roadways.

8News interviewed the founder of the upcoming 'Networking on the Rocks' event in Richmond. The event was discussed during a Monday visit by a special guest to 8News.

An 80-year-old man is dead following a head-on crash on Route 460 in Nottoway County. A Richmond man has been charged in connection with the incident.

Virginia lawmakers extended funding for the state's higher education displacement commission by two years, allocating over $300,000 to study past displacement of Black communities by public colleges and universities and explore redress. The commission, chaired by Delores McQuinn, has held public listening sessions and hired historian Cleve Tinsley to document university land acquisitions and gather affected community testimonies.

A male was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound following a vehicle accident in Richmond. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.

A man and a woman were hospitalized after a shooting early Sunday morning in Richmond. The incident occurred in the city of Richmond, resulting in two individuals requiring medical attention.

A 43-year-old autistic woman is missing from Richmond on Sunday morning, according to officials. The incident involves a missing person and autism-related considerations.

A man was injured in a shooting that occurred in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood early Sunday morning.

Dock Street and Capital Trail remain closed as crews work to stabilize two derailed train cars. A derailment sent three train cars into Richmond's Kanawha Canal.

A California city led by Mayor Eduardo Martinez became a focal point for debates over Israel's war in Gaza and antisemitism after passing a ceasefire resolution. Jewish residents and leaders criticized the resolution, arguing it blurred legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitic rhetoric, particularly following Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. Martinez later participated in a pro-Palestine conference where he wore a hat with 'DD TT IDF' and compared his childhood bullying to Palestinian struggles.

Richmond's air quality remains at moderate levels despite experiencing record high temperatures, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Three train cars derailed and fell into Richmond's Kanawha Canal on Friday afternoon, with two cars remaining unstable.

VDH issued an extreme heat warning for Fourth of July celebrations, leading to the cancellation of many Richmond events, including the 70-year-old Dogwood Dell fireworks show due to a heat wave.

An audit found that 'incomplete and inaccurate data' led to poor management of Richmond's $3.63 million streetlight project. The issue caused mismanagement of the project, according to the final audit report.

Virginia faces a dangerous heat wave with heat index values reaching up to 115 degrees through the Fourth of July weekend. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and use cooling centers. Voluntary water conservation measures are in effect in Richmond and surrounding areas due to worsening drought conditions.

Richmond and surrounding counties are urged to conserve water due to a historic drought and heat wave. Triple-digit temperatures in Central Virginia have lowered water levels in the James River basin, the region's primary drinking water source.

Richmond announced a voluntary water conservation notice on July 1, prompting the city and surrounding counties to provide tips for saving water. Residents are encouraged to adopt measures to reduce water usage amid the voluntary restrictions.

The city of Richmond and surrounding localities have implemented voluntary water restrictions due to low levels and flows in the James River. The measures were introduced Wednesday morning.

A senior living apartment complex in Richmond was found to have insect infestations, broken elevators, and unsanitary conditions during a recent inspection. Officials identified these issues as part of ongoing problems at the facility.

Richmond is expanding its red light camera program to three new locations after issuing nearly 30,000 citations and warnings. The initiative aims to enhance safety at intersections where drivers have run red lights.

Robert Johnson, a maintenance worker near Monroe Park in Richmond, learned that his friend was shot and killed the night before by a suspect who is still at large. The incident occurred near the VCU campus.

A person is dead and a suspect is on the run after a shooting near Virginia Commonwealth University's campus in Richmond late Monday night.

Activists from Oakland and Richmond blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest the genocide in Gaza. A jury is currently deliberating in the felony trial of the protesters, which has drawn national attention.

Ten people were displaced following two late-night fires in Richmond on Sunday. The incidents occurred in the city of Richmond, causing displacement but no other details were provided.

A Chinese restaurant in Richmond's Scott's Addition has closed until further notice due to severe flooding that battered Central Virginia Sunday night.

Virginia lawmakers will reconvene in Richmond to consider Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s 14 budget amendments ahead of the July 1 fiscal deadline. The amendments include reducing the state’s unappropriated surplus, increasing pay for home-care workers, and introducing water-conservation requirements for data centers.

A flash flood warning was issued for Henrico County and Richmond in Central Virginia on Sunday evening due to thunderstorms.

Four people died in Kentucky due to flooding caused by heavy rains, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency. Flash flood warnings were active in Kentucky and Indiana, with significant road closures and rescue operations underway in affected areas.

Widespread flooding in Kentucky has caused at least four deaths, prompting dozens of rescues and a state of emergency. Heavy rains have damaged infrastructure, with more rainfall expected to exacerbate the situation. Governor Andy Beshear has urged caution and declared emergency measures in multiple counties.

Richmond is advancing a new affordable housing development in Shockoe Bottom, with the city considering three options to move the project forward. The development will utilize an empty site in the area to provide affordable housing for residents.

Oakland's True Burger, Line 51, and Townhouse have closed, with Townhouse shuttering after a century in operation. The article lists recent restaurant closures in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and surrounding areas.