6+ day, 1+ hour ago (62+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond fire responded to Tarrant's Downtown restaurant on West Broad Street in Richmond Monday afternoon for a fire. It's unclear whether the fire was located at the restaurant or ... RICHMOND, Va. " Fire crews responded to Tarrant's Downtown restaurant on West Broad Street in Richmond on Monday afternoon for a fire. Tarrant's is located at 1 West Broad Street....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (81+ words) Richmond's inclement weather shelter is open tonight, Monday, Nov. 10, and will remain open until 11 a.m. Tuesday. " Richmond's inclement weather shelter is open tonight, Monday, Nov 10, and will remain open until 11 a.m Tuesday.The IWS is located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue Access to the shelter is on a first-come, first-served basis Guests are encouraged to arrive by 10 p.m to ensure check-in and placement before lights out.This is a developing story...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (174+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond's Department of Public Utilities is helping more seniors prepare for colder weather with free weatherization kits designed to save energy and reduce heating costs. The department will host a giveaway on Thursday at the Brookhill Azalea Shopping Center on Chamberlayne Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That is where Richmond residents age 65 and older can receive kits containing energy-saving materials, including insulating weather stripping, draft-stopping outlet covers and energy-efficient light bulbs. "It's important for us to do all types of outreach and giving back to our community," Christal Bacon, a senior management analyst for Richmond Department of Public Utilities, said at a previous event. "Our seniors and our children are our most vulnerable citizens, and we want to do all we can to help them." The event is a collaboration between Richmond DPU, the Richmond Sheriff's Office, the Richmond Police…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (174+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Granite Grill will open for dinner Friday, November 14, the Richmond-based restaurant group Big Kitchen Hospitality announced. Located in the Stony Point Shopping Center, at the corner of Huguenot Road and Forest Hill Avenue in Bon Air, the restaurant will serve what its owners called "updated classic American fare." Big Kitchen Hospitality also owns and operates Tazza Kitchen and Conejo locations in Richmond and the surrounding counties. The Granite Grill was built in a space where Nuevo Mexico Restaurante once stood. The 5,300-square-foot restaurant includes a 120-seat main dining room and additional seating for 18 at the bar. Another 44 guests can dine outside on a covered patio and there is a private dining space for up to 30 people. After a few days of dinner service, The Granite Grill will add lunch and takeout on December 2. "We look forward to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (76+ words) The property is owned by Aramin Real Estate LLC, an entity tied to Richmonder Ihab Aramin, who could not be reached by press time. Richmond developer wants to build 24 townhomes across from Willow Oaks Country Club Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6! Richmond developer wants to build 24 townhomes across from Willow Oaks Country Club Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6!...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (1032+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Thousands of runners and walkers will hit the streets of Richmond as part of the 2025 Allianz Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 15. That means numerous no parking zones and road closures will be set up starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12. No Parking " Times vary - Brook Road (southbound only) between Fauquier Avenue and N. Lombardy Street - Crestwood Road between Pope Avenue and Fauquier Avenue - Cowardin Avenue between Semmes Ave and Belvidere Street - Fauquier Avenue (both sides) between Crestwood Road and Brook Road - Forest Hill (north side only) between Windsorview Drive and Semmes Avenue - Grove Avenue (westbound only) between Westmoreland Ave and Maple Ave - Hermitage Road (northbound only) between N. Laburnum Ave and Pope Avenue - Lorraine Ave between Crestwood Road and Brook Road - Maple Ave (both sides) between Grove Ave and River/Cary Street Road - N. 3rd Street between E. Broad St and E. Main Street - N. 5th Street…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago (124+ words) Barriers block traffic from the sloped stretch of Government Road across from Chimborazo Park that's been closed since 2023. -- It's been two years since the Church Hill end of Government Road has been closed due to safety concerns.And, after an initial solicitation over the summer received no bids from contractors to repair it, the hillside connector between Church Hill and Fulton will be closed for at least another year longer " potentially impacting at least two development projects that have been in the works there for years.The City of Richmond on Friday posted a second request for bids for its Government Road Slope Stability Repair project, an $8.6 million contract that received no response when it was first advertised in late July...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (384+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A family's world was shattered 32 years ago Thursday, when 29-year-old Donna Barnes was killed in a drive-by shooting in a South Richmond parking lot. "I remember that her and my father had recently broken up and she wasn't responding well to that," said Crystal Blake, Barnes' daughter. "She needed money quickly so she became a bartender and started living the night life. I think she was familiar with the Southside prior to being with my father so naturally, she went back to what she knew." That familiarity would prove deadly. On November 13, 1993, Barnes was shot and killed in the parking lot of CD's restaurant in the 3000 block of Broad Rock Boulevard. Police believe it was likely a drive-by shooting. "She was shot in the parking lot of that restaurant. The original case, the detectives did develop some suspects…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (198+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond has appointed Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Segal as the permanent Chief of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services. Segal has served as interim chief since January 2025. He joined Richmond Fire and EMS in 2020, overseeing the department's North Division and serving as a shift commander. "I am grateful to be able to continue in service to a community I have grown to love deeply," said Chief Segal in a statement. "I look forward to building on this Department's strong legacy and thank the Mayor and our CAO for entrusting me with this tremendous responsibility." Segal previously served with the Baltimore City Fire Department for over 30 years, rising through the ranks to Assistant Chief. His appointment is effective Nov. 29. Full Interview: Jeffrey Segal appointed Richmond Fire Chief Richmond also on Monday announced the creation of a new unsworn role within…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago (590+ words) CBS 6: How has growing up in Virginia and working in Richmond shaped the sound, lyrics, or attitude of your solo music? Andy Thomas: Growing up out in Goochland County and living in Richmond most of my life definitely brings out the Southern aspect with a little city edge. I grew up on rock & roll, country, and blues, so I've taken everything that's ever inspired me and filtered it through my own perspective and feel. My Virginia roots run deep, and you can hear that highlighted in this new music. It's nostalgic and raw, but also new and southern to the core. How did working with David Schools at Spacebomb influence the arrangement and feel of "Long Gone?" I got the original idea for the claps and opening line while I was driving. Running late, dead phone, no charger and just…...