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St. Dom’s baseball outlasts Richmond in extras to win D South title

The Saints need 11 innings to claim their fourth straight regional championship and advance to face Bangor Christian in state final.

Home Depot parking lot in Richmond flooded

The parking lot at Home Depot on Sweden Way was flooded on Tuesday morning after a fire hydrant burst. According to the City of Richmond, a private fire hydrant — not maintained by the city — was undergoing maintenance when it burst, causing water to fill the parking lot.

Richmond County’s only center for children with development delays is closing

The Sandhills Children Center in Rockingham is the only center serving children with developmental delays in Richmond County.

Richmond Heights Summer Concerts to start up

If Richmond Heights residents listen closely, they might hear some tunes being played as the city kicks off their Summer Concert Series. Held in the Richmond Heights Community Park from 6:30 on

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

In Dan Walter’s opinion piece June 11, he suggests that Donald Trump’s escalation of violence in search of dictatorial powers through intimidation and fear, and Gavin Newsom’s calling this out in a defense of democracy, is simply a tit-for-tat play for the attention of an uninformed public.

No arrests made after ranger shot in Richmond, only changes in park policy

Six months after a Richmond park ranger was shot while working on Belle Isle, there have been no arrests, only a change in park policy.

Vindman, Kiggans cross aisle in bid to get phones out of classrooms

Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-7th, and Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-2nd, top targets in next year's congressional mid-term elections,are making a common cause of getting cellphones out of school classrooms.

Portsmouth sheriff declines to expand existing partnership with ICE

Portsmouth Sheriff Michael Moore said his department won’t be expanding its existing agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But that doesn’t mean the agency

Summer in the City

Through its Virginia Pride program, Diversity Richmond presents LGBTQ+ events from June into September. Summer of Pride kicks off June 1 with “Recovery Pridefest” at Diversity Richmond and “Pride in the Garden” at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

New local startup launches app for pickup sports

Three friends who work together at Kinsale Insurance recently launched Pickup, an app for users to schedule and join in on local-to-Richmond pickup sports games.

Richmond gas prices jump 20 cents in a week

Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said gas prices will continue to increase. Photos and video offer a grim picture of what happened Saturday at the 250th anniversary military parade in D.C. The post Sparse Attendance, Confusion and Disorganization: Dismal Scenes From Trump’s Military Parade appeared first on TheWrap.

Check out full coverage of MHSAA softball state finals

EAST LANSING -- The 2025 softball season culminated in four champions lifting up the trophy on the Michigan State campus on Saturday. Saline, Richmond, Grass Lake and Mendon capped off the season at the top with their wins at Secchia Stadium.

Why world's largest crab cake was served up to Richmond Flying Squirrels fans: 'Taste of Chesapeake'

Richmond Flying Squirrels fans enjoyed the world's largest crab cake as Chesapeake Bank celebrated its 125th anniversary with a 300-pound seafood creation at The Diamond.

Good morning, Richmond! It's Sunday

Happy Sunday, Richmond! It's June 15, 2025. In case you missed it, a market at a Steveston farm has been cancelled "due to complications with the City of Richmond and the Agricultural Land Commission." Meanwhile, a retro-style Taiwanese convenience store opened up in Richmond.

Muggy today with more storms, flooding possible

Showers and storms will turn more numerous in the afternoon and evening. A few severe storms are possible, along with flash flooding.

Homes in Richmond County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here

Newly released data from Realtor.com for March shows that potential buyers and sellers in Richmond County saw higher home sale prices than the previous month's median of $175,000.

Police on planned 'No Kings' protest in Richmond: 'Exercise these rights safely and lawfully'

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns, including Richmond, this weekend.

No. 7 Richmond wins 2025 Division 2 softball championship

Kendall Nader was not on the team to start the season – the freshman was junior varsity up until their season ended the week of Memorial Day. Stuart saw her slapping and baserunning talents, and

Staten Island restaurant opens with Spanish cuisine and sangria

Sazón menu features traditional Spanish dishes with some American influences. Appetizers range from $10 to $14.95, while entrees start at $22 and go up to $35.95 for lobster dishes. Chicken dishes are priced between $23 and $28.

Community remembers Richmond musician and longtime Siné Irish Pub bartender Marc Pettengill

A celebration of life is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at Siné Irish Pub in Richmond, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.

One more: No. 1 Dakota beats No. 2 Bay City Western in state semis

Where their last few wins required heroics at select moments, the Dakota Cougars were better together on Friday – after getting two harmless singles in the first three innings

BART trains stopped between Richmond, Berkeley after emergency

BERKELEY — BART train service on its red line stopped Friday morning between Berkeley and Millbrae following what BART officials were calling a major medical emergency near Berkeley. The trouble began about 6:30 a.m. following the incident near the North Berkeley station, BART spokesperson Michelle Robertson said.

Bay Area nonprofit provides fresh veggies, cooking classes to people living in a food desert

Urban Tilth, a Richmond, California-based organization, distributes free produce to primarily Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Richmond Community in Mourning as Terri James, 61, Arrested on Murder Charges After Morning Incident

Deputies in North Richmond found a bleeding victim who was declared dead; Terri James was later arrested on murder charges.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes and when it's time to leave celebrities alone

If and when Siwa and Hughes define their relationship, fans will have a lot to say. As David Schmid, associate professor of English at the University at Buffalo, puts it, "the average person needs distraction and escape more than ever, and celebrities and their love lives will continue to fill this need."

Update: Part of South Side added to boil water advisory; some residents 'may experience total loss of water service'

City officials on Tuesday morning said they’d encountered additional water production issues at Richmond’s water treatment plant — but avoided issuing the city’s second boil advisory of the year.

Check and Meet

Tucked away in the annex of the Richmond Public Library’s main branch on Franklin Street, around 35 chess enthusiasts spanning generations listen intently as Spenser Kearns relives a lost match against a chess master. Participants occasionally chime in, asking why he made certain moves, or protest as he shows them some of his fatal mistakes.

Eagles swoop on Richmond VFL star with No.1 pick

WEST Coast has landed Richmond VFL half-back Tom McCarthy with pick No.1 in Wednesday's AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, with the ready-made senior player set to bolster the Eagles' stocks in the second half of the season.

Boil Water Advisory in effect for some Richmond neighborhoods

After originally stating an "operational issue" at the City Water Treatment Plant Tuesday morning wouldn't require an advisory, officials have now reversed course.

New boil water advisory issued in Richmond, months after January water crisis

Richmond officials issued a new boil water advisory Tuesday for large swaths of the city, less than six months after a catastrophic water crisis left much of the region without safe drinking water for days.

Dick Spotswood: Assembly committee must step in on Richmond Bridge bike lane

So far, the political system is failing. It’s another example of why many voters are disillusioned with elected and appointed officials.

There's a free job-seeking event for Richmond residents this week

The free Employment Connections event is taking place at the Brighouse Library inside the Richmond Cultural Centre on May 28 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. for individuals looking for work or considering a career change.

From the Editor: Hometown Heroes

An incredibly successful Richmonder who has probably flown under your radar