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Dec 27, 2024 · The new baby pygmy hippopotamus that was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in December is now on view at the zoo, according to officials.

Jan 6, 2025 · A pedestrian walks through snow in Richmond’s Monroe Park on Monday. The winter storm that reached the eastern U.S. early Monday brought 2 to 4 inches of snow across the Richmond region.

Dec 31, 2024 · In a private, in-home ceremony on Tuesday, Danny Avula was sworn in as Richmond's 81st mayor — though he will not officially take office until 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

3 days ago · “The Richmond VA Medical Center was forced to rescind job offers for critical positions an d temporarily halt local partnerships that allow medical students to spend part of their residency and ...

Dec 17, 2024 · With the high school wrestling season underway in the Richmond area, there are plenty of familiar faces to watch. Roster limits in college sports put athletes on chopping block, coaches look for ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Sean Scott, 26, of Richmond, is the victim. Police were called to the 100 block of Wythemar Street in South Richmond for a report of a person stabbed.

4 days ago · For decades, Washington was a disappointment, but as the Commanders have risen to relevancy and the NFC Championship Game, Richmond locals are taking notice.

6 days ago · Coming off a six-day water crisis, Richmond officials on Saturday morning declared the city’s water supply safe to drink, leaving restaurants, coffee shops, markets and more thrilled to get back ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Read through the obituaries published today in Richmond Times-Dispatch. Online obituaries are hosted on a third-party website that may show advertisements. ( 19 ) updates to this series since ...