RVA News
Richmond Public Schools and the Richmond Police Dept. held a joint press conference to shed light on the fight at VCU’s Siegel Center during John Marshall high School’s graduation ceremony between an audience member and a graduate. See full story here
CEO of HOORAE, producer, actress, and writer Issa Rae was among the featured speakers at the Big Dipper Innovation Summit, a three day event that brought together founders, investors, creatives, technologists, and policy leaders to discuss the future of business, technology, and culture. During her session titled “From the Mirror to the Boardroom,” Rae shared […]
Cousinz Festival is officially back for its third year, building on the momentum of a sold out 2025 event with another major celebration of Hip Hop and R&B culture. Set for Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Norfolk Scope Grounds, the one day experience continues to position itself as a must attend event for urban […]
ANNANDALE, Va –Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead inside their Annandale home early Thursday. Police say it appears to be a murder-suicide. Investigators say the couple had been going through a tough divorce but were still living under the same roof. Their two teenage kids were home […]
Gunman Dead, Two Injured in Shooting at Old Dominion University A tragic shooting unfolded at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning, leaving two people injured and the gunman dead. The incident occurred in Constant Hall, an academic building, around 10:49 a.m., according to an alert from the university. The injured victims were […]
There is big news coming out of Richmond as two familiar voices from iPowerRichmond are getting some well deserved recognition. CLICK HERE TO VOTE Beloved radio personalities DJ Dollaz and Big Nat have both been nominated in the annual Style Weekly Best of Richmond awards, highlighting the impact they continue to have on the city’s […]
VA's Own Mad Skillz wins the GRAMMY for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for his innovative project, "WORDS FOR DAYS."
Virginia’s culture, creativity, and small-business community will take center stage during Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s inaugural weekend with the Made in Virginia Market, a free, public celebration happening Friday, January 16, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET at 17th Street Market in downtown Richmond. The evening will be headlined by Pusha T, giving the […]
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Richmond on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen who was killed during an encounter with a federal ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier in the week. The Richmond demonstration was part of a wave of protests held nationwide as communities demanded accountability and justice in […]
As many Central Virginia residents welcomed the start of 2026, police say celebratory gunfire echoed across Richmond, prompting dozens of emergency calls and at least one arrest tied directly to social media. The Richmond Police Department said officers received 72 calls reporting random gunfire on New Year’s Eve, including multiple reports tied to the same […]
A single vehicle crash late Sunday night (Jan 4) in Chesterfield left one man dead and another person hospitalized, according to authorities. The Chesterfield County Police Department said officers were called to the 11600 block of Old Stage Road at approximately 8:51 p.m. on January 4 after reports of a crash. When police arrived, they […]
Nearly 60 parked vehicles were damaged and burglarized across Richmond over a two day span, according to the Richmond Police Department. The incidents were reported in two separate areas of the city, prompting an ongoing investigation into the break ins. Police say the first report came in around 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in […]