9+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) Richmond Ready Alerts will notify city residents about things like severe weather, fires, floods, missing persons, and power outages. " The City of Richmond announced a new emergency alert system Monday morning.Richmond Ready Alerts will notify city residents about things like severe weather, fires, floods, missing persons, and power outages.The new system will replace the previous system, CodeRed.Residents will be able to receive these alerts through text, emails, landline phones, or through the Everbridge app.In emergencies, having timely information can make all the difference, and Richmond Ready Alerts guarantees that users get real-time updates when they matter most," Stephen Willoughby, Director of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response said in a statement...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (373+ words) This is the CBS 6 News Weekly Recap, a roundup of stories and voices from the Richmond region this week. Voters across the Commonwealth took part in the 2025 Democratic primary election on Tuesday, casting their vote for the party's nominees for roles like Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General in the November general election. We asked voters in Richmond which issues were top of mind as they cast their votes. A powerful Juneteenth commemoration brought together families with a complex shared history as descendants of enslaved people met with descendants of those who enslaved their ancestors. The panel discussion, titled "Legacy Unearthed: The Living Lineage of Dr. Carter G. Woodson," featured members of the Woodson, Morris and Mines families exploring their intertwined past. Story by Joi Fultz. Visuals by Will Hicks. Virginia's 2025 primary election took place Tuesday, finalizing the tickets for a number…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (179+ words) The Metro Richmond Zoo announced Monday that Poppy Cam, showing an overhead view of the zoo's indoor hippo pool, will be live daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. RICHMOND, Va. " Fans of Poppy can now keep up with the baby pygmy hippo's adventures in real time. The Metro Richmond Zoo announced Monday that Poppy Cam, showing an overhead view of the zoo's indoor hippo pool, will be live daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The zoo shared that viewers can expect to see Poppy and her mother, Iris, sleeping, splashing, or pooping in the pool. "Whether she's swimming or nursing underwater, this live camera lets fans everywhere peek into a part of Poppy's world," the announcement reads. The feed also displays social media posts about Poppy and educational facts about pygmy hippos. During the off-hours, when the pygmy hippos leave the water to feed on land,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (280+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont returns August 9 and 10 with a new stage layout designed to enhance the audience experience. For the first time in the festival's history, performances will not overlap, and stages are positioned closer together. Burruss, with the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival, explained the benefits of the new arrangement. "You can either sit where you are and listen to all of the acts, or you can move easily between the two stages and catch every moment," Burruss said. This year's festival features a diverse lineup including hip-hop and R&B artists like CeeLo Green alongside jazz performers such as Norman Brown and Kirk Whalumwith. "We want to make sure that we're appealing to all of the Richmond audience," Burruss said. "I think people are really excited about T.I. and Jodeci and Drew Hill,…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) Richmond's historic Westham train station, which was built in 1911 and is quickly deteriorating, has been added to Preservation Virginia's "Virginia's Most Endangered List" after a CBS 6 report. " Richmond's historic Westham train station, which was built in 1911 and is quickly deteriorating, has been added to Preservation Virginia's "Virginia's Most Endangered List" after a CBS 6 report.The station originally sat next to the C&O tracks near the Huguenot Bridge before being moved near Parker Field, where it was used as a visitor's center It has been empty since the 1990s.Preservation Virginia releases its annual "Virginia's Most Endangered List" to encourage individuals, organizations, and local governments to advocate for their preservation.The list said the following about the Westham train station:Raising awareness is a first step, but it is critical that we work together to preserve these locations before they're gone,…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The City of Richmond released a preliminary third-party report Thursday on the city's actions during January's water crisis. The after-action report, which had been promised by Mayor Danny Avula and other city officials since the early days of the crisis, was conducted by the engineering and infrastructure firm HNTB Corporation. It is a 15-page summary of the initial phase of the after-action review. It is based on available records, data and interviews with 14 DPU staff members. The former DPU Director, April Bingham, was not interviewed. Some of the recommendations made to the city by the company that conducted the report are: Third-party reports released by Henrico and Hanover counties earlier this week said the city's communication failures caused problems in the counties. Henrico County released its own after-action report Tuesday on January's regional water crisis, as well as…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (457+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Siege of Yorktown. The Battle of Bunker Hill. Washington's crossing of the Delaware River: all are legendary Revolutionary War events that endure across the centuries. "But did you know Richmond played host to a brief chapter in the War for Independence? We know about Patrick Henry and his fiery "Liberty or Death" speech at St. John's, but the city's own Church Hill also witnessed a clash between hundreds of Redcoats and Patriots. "For the people who supported the revolutionary movement, this is the worst thing that could happen," explained National Park Ranger Bert Dunkerly. "The enemy has come to Richmond." On Jan. 5, 1781, 800 British Soldiers raided Richmond by climbing onto Chimbarazo Hill, chasing 200 retreating colonists. The invading Redcoats were led by one of the most vilified characters in U.S. History. "I think people might've heard of Benedict Arnold. He…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Daily Planet Health Services" portfolio continues to grow as it expects to serve clients at its new health center on Monday. Renovations are nearly complete at the East Cary Health Center located at 24 East Cary Street in Richmond"s downtown. The nonprofit purchased the former Senior Connections headquarters in August 2023. Crews worked overtime and on weekends to get the dental wing up and running as they continued to work on medical and specialty rooms. Crews repurposed marble from the bathrooms to finish the check-in counter. The massive building"s HVAC and sprinkler systems received major renovation among other upgrades. "The rest of this first floor is our medical clinic and exam rooms, our break room, our dental laboratories, our closed dental laboratories for portable sedation. It'll be the first time we've been able to offer portable sedation. It's…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) RICHMOND, Va " Rain will continue to develop and move into Virginia tonight ahead of an upper-level low sitting over the lower Mississippi Valley region. The low will very slowly move eastward, ... RICHMOND, Va " Rain will continue to develop and move into Virginia today, with some embedded thunder possible The high will be in the lower 70s An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through Wednesday The low will very slowly move eastward, keeping the Commonwealth in a broad area of lift through Wednesday A flood watch will remain in effect until late Tuesday for all of the Piedmont and Tidewater, except for the Northern Neck.The low will move through the area by midweek, with strong upper-level ridging moving into the eastern U.S Highs will approach 90 degrees in some areas of central Virginia on Friday and Saturday Isolated thunderstorms will…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago (426+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Big Al Coleman, a fixture in Richmond sports radio for over 30 years, wrapped up his final broadcast this week, bidding farewell to a loyal audience that has followed him across multiple stations and frequencies. Coleman, who grew up in Petersburg and started off as a stockbroker, ventured into radio after being inspired by the medium in the early 1990s. "The manager of Scott and Stringfellow, where I was at the time, said, "Do you want to do radio or do you want to be a broker?" I said I want to do radio," Coleman reflected. Over the years, Coleman cultivated a loyal following, often bestowing playful nicknames on his listeners, such as Irish George and Elmont Roy, as well as two Chips " Chip the Dentist and Chip Not the Dentist. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, raising…...