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Someone stole a framed print of a possum at Garnett's Cafe. The internet responded.
Possum portrait stolen from Garnett's Cafe
Someone stole a framed print of a possum at Garnett's Cafe. The internet responded.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Someone stole a framed print of a possum at Garnett's Cafe. The internet responded.
Five highly praised restaurants have closed their doors this year. Find out why.
5 restaurants from the RTD 100 best restaurant list that closed this year
Five highly praised restaurants have closed their doors this year. Find out why.
richmond.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Five highly praised restaurants have closed their doors this year. Find out why.
"The Big River Rivalry is in essence a celebration of 804 high school football and has become a great way to end each season."
'A true Richmond tradition': Big River Rivalry bookends high school football season
"The Big River Rivalry is in essence a celebration of 804 high school football and has become a great way to end each season."
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December 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"The Big River Rivalry is in essence a celebration of 804 high school football and has become a great way to end each season."
"We need a packed house, we need a loud house. They really thrived on Saturday with their crowd energy, they were a different team. We need to flip that."
VCU, New Mexico are mirror images. What will new-look Lobos bring to Siegel Center?
"We need a packed house, we need a loud house. They really thrived on Saturday with their crowd energy, they were a different team. We need to flip that."
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
"We need a packed house, we need a loud house. They really thrived on Saturday with their crowd energy, they were a different team. We need to flip that."
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is turning to an agency veteran as Virginia's secretary of transportation: Nick Donohue, a Richmond-based consultant who served as deputy transportation secretary under two governors.
Spanberger names Nick Donohue as transportation secretary
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is turning to an agency veteran as Virginia's secretary of transportation: Nick Donohue, a Richmond-based consultant who served as deputy transportation secretary under two governors.
richmond.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is turning to an agency veteran as Virginia's secretary of transportation: Nick Donohue, a Richmond-based consultant who served as deputy transportation secretary under two governors.
As we gather for the holidays, let’s consider how we can help families in the Richmond region whose housing is out of reach, but not far out of reach. Do your part by supporting, volunteering, and making donations to nonprofit groups that tackle the issue of family homelessness.
Early intervention reduces family homelessness in Richmond region | Guest column
As we gather for the holidays, let’s consider how we can help families in the Richmond region whose housing is out of reach, but not far out of reach. Do your part by supporting, volunteering, and making donations to nonprofit groups that tackle the issue of family homelessness.
richmond.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
As we gather for the holidays, let’s consider how we can help families in the Richmond region whose housing is out of reach, but not far out of reach. Do your part by supporting, volunteering, and making donations to nonprofit groups that tackle the issue of family homelessness.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
ND's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vandy's Pavia, Ohio St.'s Sayin named Heisman finalists
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
richmond.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
State officials are warning that roads could be icy Tuesday morning after the Richmond region got blanketed with several inches of snow for the second time in four days.
State officials warn roads could be icy Tuesday; State police respond to 155 crashes
State officials are warning that roads could be icy Tuesday morning after the Richmond region got blanketed with several inches of snow for the second time in four days.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
State officials are warning that roads could be icy Tuesday morning after the Richmond region got blanketed with several inches of snow for the second time in four days.
Finalists for the Dudley and Lanier awards announced.
State college football awards finalists include pair of former local stars
Finalists for the Dudley and Lanier awards announced.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Finalists for the Dudley and Lanier awards announced.
Europeans are tapping sunshine to make electricity with small, plug-in solar panels. Del. Delores Oates, R-Warren, hopes to make the devices legal in Virginia.
Delegate plans bill to allow plug-in solar
Europeans are tapping sunshine to make electricity with small, plug-in solar panels. Del. Delores Oates, R-Warren, hopes to make the devices legal in Virginia.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Europeans are tapping sunshine to make electricity with small, plug-in solar panels. Del. Delores Oates, R-Warren, hopes to make the devices legal in Virginia.
Another snowfall already?! Find out where to tow your toboggan with our round-up of the best sledding spots in town.
Where to go sledding in Richmond
Another snowfall already?! Find out where to tow your toboggan with our round-up of the best sledding spots in town.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Another snowfall already?! Find out where to tow your toboggan with our round-up of the best sledding spots in town.
With several more hours of snowfall remaining, here are some early snow accumulations figures reported to the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Early snowfall accumulations: 1.5 inches in Bon Air; 2 inches in Ashland
With several more hours of snowfall remaining, here are some early snow accumulations figures reported to the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
With several more hours of snowfall remaining, here are some early snow accumulations figures reported to the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
James Madison's first roster, in 1972, included 35 players, students who answered the coach's general recruiting call.
From incredibly humble roots bloomed JMU's distinguished football program
James Madison's first roster, in 1972, included 35 players, students who answered the coach's general recruiting call.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
James Madison's first roster, in 1972, included 35 players, students who answered the coach's general recruiting call.
On Wednesday, Mike Walz hit 75-foot basket at Belmont and on Saturday, he stood up for pivotal block versus ODU.
It's Mike Walz World after pair of 'Oh my!' plays in four days for 8-1 Spiders
On Wednesday, Mike Walz hit 75-foot basket at Belmont and on Saturday, he stood up for pivotal block versus ODU.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
On Wednesday, Mike Walz hit 75-foot basket at Belmont and on Saturday, he stood up for pivotal block versus ODU.
With a winter storm rolling into the region, and just four days after snow caused hundreds of crashes on the state's highways, the Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State
VDOT, state police issue winter weather warnings: 'Use caution when driving'
With a winter storm rolling into the region, and just four days after snow caused hundreds of crashes on the state's highways, the Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
With a winter storm rolling into the region, and just four days after snow caused hundreds of crashes on the state's highways, the Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company.
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company.
Henrico Police is investigating the homicide of a 17-year-old girl and the serious wounding of an adult woman in the Brookland District early Saturday.
Teenage girl is slain in Henrico's Brookland District
Henrico Police is investigating the homicide of a 17-year-old girl and the serious wounding of an adult woman in the Brookland District early Saturday.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Henrico Police is investigating the homicide of a 17-year-old girl and the serious wounding of an adult woman in the Brookland District early Saturday.
"One Battle After Another" topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday, a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.
'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations
"One Battle After Another" topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday, a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"One Battle After Another" topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday, a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.
Schwarzschild Jewelers is preparing to close its Short Pump Town Center location next month, ending a run of more than 20 years at the mall.
Schwarzschild Jewelers to close Short Pump store
Schwarzschild Jewelers is preparing to close its Short Pump Town Center location next month, ending a run of more than 20 years at the mall.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Schwarzschild Jewelers is preparing to close its Short Pump Town Center location next month, ending a run of more than 20 years at the mall.
Del. Mike Jones won the special Democratic primary election on Sunday for the right to seek the state Senate seat of Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi.
Del. Jones wins Dem primary to run for Hashmi's Senate seat
Del. Mike Jones won the special Democratic primary election on Sunday for the right to seek the state Senate seat of Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Del. Mike Jones won the special Democratic primary election on Sunday for the right to seek the state Senate seat of Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi.
Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.
Jeff Kent elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fall short
Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.
Some of the area's public school systems — including Henrico and Hanover — have announced that schools will be closed on Monday.
Here we go again. National Weather Service says 2-3 inches of snow possible Monday.
Some of the area's public school systems — including Henrico and Hanover — have announced that schools will be closed on Monday.
richmond.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Some of the area's public school systems — including Henrico and Hanover — have announced that schools will be closed on Monday.
A one-pan pasta, simple salad and tiny-batch brownies make a restaurant-worthy meal at a bargain price.
Budget-friendly recipes you can make from pantry staples
A one-pan pasta, simple salad and tiny-batch brownies make a restaurant-worthy meal at a bargain price.
richmond.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A one-pan pasta, simple salad and tiny-batch brownies make a restaurant-worthy meal at a bargain price.
“We’re all working hard. Flying to the ball. No names. Anything that we’re doing, we’re doing for each other. Black and gold. Springer football.”
Richardson, Highland Springs beat elements, Indian River, advance to Class 5 state final
“We’re all working hard. Flying to the ball. No names. Anything that we’re doing, we’re doing for each other. Black and gold. Springer football.”
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December 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“We’re all working hard. Flying to the ball. No names. Anything that we’re doing, we’re doing for each other. Black and gold. Springer football.”
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
Alabama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
richmond.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.