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Altria donates lab equipment to Virginia Biotechnology Research Park

Altria Group Inc.’s Center for Research and Technology in downtown Richmond has donated more than $26,000 worth of lab equipment to the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park’s shared lab. The shared lab...

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Website crowns Richmond as most artistic mid-sized city in the U.S.

Richmond is the most artistic mid-sized city in the United States, according to the travel website gogobot. The travel website graded 200 cities on the number of museums, art galleries, art schools,...

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Lucille M. Brown Middle School in Richmond needs votes to win $100,000 STEM...

Richmond’s Lucille M. Brown Middle School is a semifinalist in a competition for a $100,000 STEM lab makeover, and it needs the public’s help to win. The middle school is one of 20 competing in the...

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Richmond Christmas Mother Fund donates $27,000 to FeedMore

The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund will supply the makings of Christmas dinner to 2,000 families in the Richmond area through a $27,000 donation to FeedMore. Katherine Wintsch, the 2015 Richmond...

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Amazon to begin one-hour delivery in Richmond region today

Online retail giant Amazon.com begins offering its one-hour delivery service, Prime Now, in the Richmond region today, the company announced. The ultra-fast service provides one-hour delivery on tens...

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Richmond to get new flights to Orlando by two airlines

Less than a month after Southwest said it would end its nonstop flights from Richmond to Orlando, two low-cost carriers have announced plans to fill the void to one of the airport's most popular...

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Correspondent of the Day: Odd logic of Richmond's development politics

Editor, Times-Dispatch: With respect to the continuing soap opera-like installments of the so-called planning for the Boulevard and the Shockoe Bottom areas, how can the public try to make sense of all...

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Sex offender arrested while picking up daughter at Richmond daycare

Virginia State Police said troopers arrested Duane C. Griffin, 34, of Richmond, without incident on Monday after he showed up at a daycare facility to pick up his daughter. Officials received a tip...

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BEER EVENTS Beer Events

Today Friendsgiving Food Drive: Ardent Craft Ales, 3200 W. Leigh St., Richmond, (804) 359-1605. Thanksgiving feast! Donate five canned goods during the event for FeedMore and earn a seat at the...

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Richmond Police Memorial's proposed site at Carillon faces opposition

A wreath-laying ceremony set for Tuesday at the Richmond Police Memorial comes amid disagreements about whether the statue should...

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RICHMOND ASSET Editorial: Central Virginia enhances quality of life

Metro Richmond boasts an enviable quality of life. It enjoys a temperate climate with beautiful falls and springs. Although motorists encounter occasional choke points, traffic...

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Ask SCORE Ask SCORE: New SCOREcard business competition looking for applicants

QUESTION: I started my business a year ago and feel I am on the right track. However, I do not have all the right answers and need someone to critique my business model. What do you suggest? ANSWER:...

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Richmond police seek 'person of interest' in St. John’s Woods-area homicide

The Richmond Police Department is seeing a "person of interest" in connection with the Nov. 16 homicide of Richmond resident Ashley Davis, 33. Police were called to the St. John's Woods apartment...

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Richmond police search for SUV possibly connected with homicide

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public's help finding an SUV believed to be connected with the Monday homicide of Richmond resident Ashley Davis, 33. Police were called to the St....

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Rasin's sisters, Richmond police officers carry on Thanksgiving tradition

Steve Drew, assistant deputy chief for Richmond police, peered through a front door in Hillside Court on Monday and knocked as several officers lined the stairs behind him. “Police. Police with a...

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Long-dorment Richmond trust fund pays first dividends in support of...

In a stone courtyard flanked by well-kept apartment units adjacent to an intersection that was once an open-air drug market, Richmond Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson beamed. The complex that hosted a...

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LISA MARTIN

Lisa Marie Smith Martin, 43, of Mechanicsville, was called home on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Richmond, she grew up in Mechanicsville and Lottsburg. Lisa was preceded in death by her paternal...

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Christmas Mothers join to share the holiday spirit

POWHATAN — The dining room of the Foundry in Powhatan County had no Christmas tree, stockings, mistletoe or nativity set in sight, but it was still overflowing with Christmas spirit on Thursday, Nov....

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Christmas Mothers share holiday spirit

POWHATAN – The dining room of the Foundry had no Christmas tree, stockings, mistletoe or nativity set in sight, but it was still overflowing with Christmas spirit last week. The source of the cheer...

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WHY, RICHMOND, WHY?!? Why, Richmond, Why?!? Training center hosts more than...

This week, we focus on the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center on Leigh Street. Q. I have a question about the Redskins’ training camp. Why is it there is never anything going on over...

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Police investigating man's death in South Richmond

Richmond police are investigating the apparent shooting death of a man whose body was found lying in a ditch early today in South Richmond. Police said an officer on patrol was flagged down at 3:25...

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WEEK’S END Editorial: Week produced good news regarding property in Richmond...

The Nov. 25 Times-Dispatch published two pleasing stories. Both involved property — one related to housing, the other to a public service. In “Long-dormant housing fund paying dividends,” K. Burnell...

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Notable Gifts Notable Gifts: Capital One donates 20 bikes, gear

Twenty bicycles donated by Capital One will provide greater access to jobs for participants in the Workforce Pipeline Program at Richmond’s Center for Workforce Innovation. Capital One volunteers...

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Responses to FOIA requests vary across region

A test of state open-record laws in the Richmond area yielded mixed results, with some local government officials providing information the day it was requested and others refusing to release it at...

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Christmas Mother and VCU fashion help kick off Christmas at Jefferson Hotel

A Christmas cat, a designer dress, a gingerbread village and an international guest helped get the holidays off to a distinctive start at The Jefferson Hotel official tree-lighting ceremony Monday. The...

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Christmas mother donations for Dec. 1: $22,079.15

Previously reported — $3,000.00 Today’s gifts — $19,079.15 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...

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Richmond auditor, city financial advisers disagree on city's financial health

Financial consultants for the city of Richmond who took issue with an auditor’s bleak assessment of its fiscal health in September still were not content with a revised analysis the office issued...

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Marco’s Pizza first Richmond store opens Sunday on Midlothian Turnpike

Marco’s Pizza, an Ohio-based pizza chain, is opening its first Richmond-area location on Sunday at 13911 Midlothian Turnpike. The restaurant is celebrating with a grand opening party from 1-4 p.m. with...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 2: $24,204.15

Previous balance — $22,079.15 Today’s gifts — $2,125.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...

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Richmond Christmas Mother Fund adds $15,000 to Salvation Army grant

The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund has awarded an additional $15,000 to The Salvation Army Central Virginia for its Christmas distribution program. The Salvation Army was already the biggest...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 3: $24,914.15

Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...

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At Public Square, residents explore challenges and strengths of Richmond

Richmond has a lot to offer millennials considering moving to the area for jobs, but the people who oversee hiring at some of the region’s large corporations sometimes don’t know it, said Rachel...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 4: $31,149.15

Previous balance — $24,914.15 Today’s gifts — $6,235.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...

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Richmond Christmas Mothers reunite at Sabot at Stony Point

The home of Richmond’s first official Christmas Mother opened its doors Thursday evening to some 20 of the 80 Richmond Christmas Mothers who have served since 1935. Sabot at Stony Point, now a private...

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Richmond christmas mother Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 5: $31,624.15

Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...

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Portrait project gets Richmond Christmas Mother help

Corinthia Robb’s daughters had to coax her to get in front of the camera, and she only stayed long enough for photographer Jimmy Giles to get two quick shots. But it was the kind of moment that becomes...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 6: $34,259.15

Previous balance — $31,624.15 Today’s gifts — $2,635.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...

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Bicycles donated to Hanover Christmas Mother in honor of Carrie Wortham

Carrie Wortham was 4 when her dad decided it was time to do away with the training wheels on her bicycle. He took them off, gave her a push and she took off, pedaling. “I totally remember,” Ed Wortham...

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Junior Assembly Cotillion Holly Balls

The 71st Holly Balls for the Junior Assembly Cotillion were held this weekend at The Woman’s Club on East Franklin Street. Donations were being made to the Richmond Christmas Mother, Katherine Wintsch,...

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Lohmann: Nonprofit resurrects Christmas Day dinner

Dave Kennedy and John Sawyer founded Bridging RVA in 2014 with a mission of connecting people and causes and “bridging”...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 7: $35,434.15

Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...

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Parney's Postcard: Day 3 from Baseball Winter Meetings

T odd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is attending the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. He will be sending daily postcards to...

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Ciara Allen is grateful for Richmond Christmas Mother

Ciara Allen has a quick smile and a quiet confidence that things are getting better. For the first time in her life, she said, she feels the support of a good team backing her up. Part of that support...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 8: $39,524.15

Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single element of the program is the Christmas Assistance program run by The...

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Top U.S. Episcopal official recovering in Richmond after suffering blood on...

The top official of the Episcopal Church in the United States is being treated in Richmond after blood built up on his brain, according to a message from the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia to...

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Woodfin moves to new location in Richmond

Woodfin, a longtime area company, has moved to Richmond to be closer to its customers and suppliers in time for the busy winter season. The move from Mechanicsville was celebrated Tuesday at the...

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Parney's Postcard: Day 4 from Baseball's Winter Meetings

Todd “Parney” Parnell , vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is attending the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. He will be sending daily postcards to...

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KATHLEEN WHITE

Kathleen Regina White, of Richmond, departed this life November 30, 2015. She was the daughter of Martha T. White and the late Forest A. White Sr. Kathleen was born November 30, 1961, in Richmond. She...

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2015 Hanover Christmas Mother welcomes donations

DOSWELL – Donations continue to pour in for the 2015 Hanover Christmas Mother program. Kay Beazley, Christmas Mother, and the Doswell Ruritan Club extend their thanks to the following for what they...

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Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 9: $41,949.15

Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...

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