Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Richmond Times-Dispatch, often referred to as RTD or TD, serves as the main daily newspaper in Richmond, Virginia's capital. It holds the distinction of being the official newspaper of record for the entire state of Virginia.

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State cuts off money to agency supporting halfway homes for recovering addicts

2 days ago | richmond.com | Luca Powell

For several years, Virginia’s halfway homes for recovering addicts have been managed by an independent, non-government group. That will soon change, to the dismay of some local recovery home operators. Language in this year’s budget takes nearly $2 million away from the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences, or VARR. The organization certifies group homes, of which there are more than 100 in Richmond and Henrico.
Plastic bag tax: new levy will see $80K directed to Richmond stores

3 days ago | richmond.com | Samuel Parker

Grocery stores, convenience stores and drugstores will get to keep 20% of the revenue generated by Richmond’s five-cent plastic bag tax, which was approved by City Council on Monday night and will go into effect on Jan. 1. Officials say they expect the tax to generate around $400,000 in revenue during the first year, with stores in Richmond collectively receiving $80,000 of that amount.
Senate majority leader requests investigation of Virginia Birth Injury Fund

3 days ago | richmond.com | Luca Powell

Virginia's legislature is seeking an investigation into the Virginia Birth Injury Fund, a troubled state agency that was recently robbed of nearly $7 million by an insider. The Virginia Birth Injury Fund is meant to help the families of children who suffered devastating injuries during childbirth. Many are incurred as a result of mistakes made by doctors. Children in the fund live with expensive, lifelong disabilities.
In Fairfax, Earle-Sears pushes Trump agenda with national GOP leader

3 days ago | richmond.com | Michael Martz

FAIRFAX COUNTY — Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears came to deep-blue Northern Virginia with the leader of the national Republican party on Tuesday to push the agenda of President Donald Trump — particularly in protecting voter ballots — to volunteers in her campaign for governor.
State touts low recidivism rate. Corrections' own research says it's due to COVID-19.

3 days ago | richmond.com | Luca Powell

Last week, Virginia’s prison system announced it had achieved a “best-in-class” recidivism rate. Compared with 31 other states across the United States, Virginia announced the lowest rate of prisoners committing new crimes and returning into the prison system. Of the more than 12,000 individuals released from prison, 17.6% had returned to prison within three years, the Virginia Department of Corrections said.
Shearer's two goals propel Godwin girls soccer into state tournament

3 days ago | richmond.com | Sam Mostow

The right post was a friend of Riley Shearer on Tuesday night — enough of a friend to launch Mills E. Godwin girls soccer past Douglas S. Freeman, 2-1, and into the Class 5 state tournament. The senior received a pass from defender Samantha Lionberger with eight minutes remaining to the left of the opposing 18-yard box. She dribbled the ball and sent it too far to the left for Freeman goalie Chloe Morris to grab it, but not so far that it rolled out of bounds.
Death is second this year at Richmond City jail

4 days ago | richmond.com | Luca Powell

A person died at the Richmond City Jail on Monday, according to a statement released by the city's sheriff. "The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office reports that an inmate passed away on June 2, 2025," the sheriff's office announced in an emailed statement on Tuesday afternoon. The department did not name the individual who died, and said that an investigation was underway in conjunction with the Richmond Police Department.
Field grows as Youngkin sets special election for Connolly's congressional seat

4 days ago | richmond.com | Michael Martz

The race to succeed Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-11th, began before his death two weeks ago, but it intensified on Tuesday when Gov. Glenn Youngkin set a Sept. 9 special election for the 11th Congressional District seat. Candidates must file by July 11 to run for the seat, and the field already includes 10 people - seven Democrats, two Republicans and one political independent. Del. Irene Shin, D-Fairfax, jumped into the race Tuesday, shortly after Youngkin set the date for the special election.
50 facts and figures about D-Day

4 days ago | richmond.com | Andrew Lisa

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City pushes back timeline for repairing broken downtown water main

5 days ago | richmond.com | Samuel Parker

City officials on Monday said they’d hit a snag in repairing the ruptured water main at the intersection of 7th and Canal streets, which was initially scheduled to be completed Monday morning. “There was difficulty in isolating the valve, which prevented completing the repair,” a city spokesperson said in an early Monday morning release.