A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Top stories and weather in Richmond, Virginia on Jan. 17, 2025

The earthquake made a minor impact at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The epicenter of the quake was in Wyndham, Va., a suburb of Richmond.

Another wintry blast is heading for the Richmond region. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and snow between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, with additional flurries overnight. A low of 19 degrees is forecast Sunday night. Monday will be mostly clear, but temperatures will plummet to 8 degrees overnight.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that the state has already launched an investigation into last week’s water crisis in Richmond through the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water,

On his last full day as President, Biden issued pardons for 5 people including Don Scott, Marcus Garvey, and Kemba Pradia, a Richmond-born prison reform activist.

SLU closed its game with Richmond with a 14-3 run, including all six of its free throws in the final minute, to beat the Spiders 63-59

Virginia State Yo-Yo Contest was held this weekend, giving people of all ages the chance to show off their skills.

Issues surrounding city blight were what originally brought the members of Virginia First Cities together more than two decades ago. Despite some real gains, there remains cause for concern, and

Nine preservation projects in Central Virginia have been awarded grant funding through the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund.

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.

Richmond faces the VCU Rams after Rachel Ullstrom scored 30 points in Richmond's 98-60 victory over the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies.