1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (482+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is highlighting the Thalhimer family in its "We the People" exhibit as America approaches its 250th birthday. Elizabeth Smartt, a sixth-generation Thalhimer, shared her family's influence in Richmond spanning more than…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (205+ words) WWBT RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - La Grotta Ristorante again welcomed members of Concerned Black Men of Richmond recently for its annual etiquette training dinner, continuing a tradition that dates back to 2010. The restaurant's owners hosted mentors and mentees for a fine-dining…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (374+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a Richmond project is bringing to life the story of a man who helped shape the nation's first historically registered Black urban neighborhood. At the corner of 3rd and Bates streets, the JXN…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (103+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond will mark a historic milestone this Friday with the 80th anniversary of the first hired Black police officers. A special celebration will honor the trailblazing individuals who broke barriers and paved the way for diversity in law…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (57+ words) WWBT Event to honor Richmond's first Black police officers Gov. Spanberger announces Virginia Teacher of the Year Drought warning prompts water supply monitoring across Virginia Virginia lawmakers pass reforms to birth injury fund after investigation reveals family struggles "It's a…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (496+ words) PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - A 1940s Trailways bus station in Petersburg that was once segregated is now a coffee shop and cigar lounge where everyone is welcome. Griffin Lounge owner, Faris Sanabani, purchased the rundown building located on East Washington Street five…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (61+ words) WWBT New exhibit at Virginia Museum of History and Culture explores immigrant journeys for America's 250th Dance Theatre of Harlem in Norfolk and Newport News Cristo Rey Richmond High School president joins 12 About Town Today 13th Annual Chesterfield County Diaper Drive happens…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (122+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Hundreds of people gathered at Monroe Park on Sunday for Mobile Soul Sunday, the kickoff event for the Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong spotlight on Black-owned businesses across the Richmond area. Nearly 30 food trucks lined the park,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (442+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As America commemorates 250 years, one Richmond institution is marking its own milestone in helping shape the country's history. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is celebrating 45 years of preserving and sharing Black history " stories…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (33+ words) WWBT 10th Annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Run Richmond 16. 19 and Black Girls Run join 12 About Town Today Wish You Were Here Variety Show is this Saturday...