Richmond Ranked Among Nation’s Smoggiest Cities, Says Environment Virginia

Charles Fishburne in News

The Richmond area is among the smoggiest cities in the country and the second most polluted in the Commonwealth according to a new Environment Virginia report released yesterday. Charles Fishburne reports.

Richmond Selected for International Cycling Event in 2015

John Ogle in News

Richmond has been chosen to host the 2015 Road World Championships. The Union Cycliste Internationale made the announcement in Copenhagen yesterday. WCVE Correspondent John Ogle reached Mayor Dwight Jones in Denmark.

American men and women have won 13 World Championship titles in both the road ra

Steward School Celebrates Whirled Peace Day

John Ogle in Community Events

Started by two art teachers in Florida, September 21st is "Whirled" Peace Day. At the Steward School it's an annual event.

Redskins Add Captioning for the Deaf at Fed-Ex Field; Must Pay Legal Fees

John Ogle in News

The Washington Redskins have been ordered to pay $260,000 in legal fees and costs in the case of three deaf fans who sued under the American With Disabilities Act because FedEx field failed to caption public address announcements on the stadium's screens.

Webb Targets Contractor Waste

Capitol Bureau in News

Virginia Senator Jim Webb plans to introduce legislation he hopes will prevent the government from continuing to waste taxpayer dollars on overpaid contractors overseas. Patrick Terpstra explains from Washington.

Richmond Ambulance Authority Celebrates 20 Years

John Ogle in News

On Friday, the Richmond Ambulance Authority will celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

GRIP Seeks National Spotlight

Capitol Bureau in News

Congressman Bobby Scott is trying to make a Richmond anti-crime initiative go national.
Patrick Terpstra explains from Washington.

First US Piracy Conviction in 200 Years Appealed

Charles Fishburne in News

A federal appeals panel in Richmond is considering the first piracy conviction is a US courtroom in nearly 200 years. As Charles Fishburne reports, it is a case with far-reaching international implications.

New Tobacco Warning Labels Under Fire

Charles Fishburne in News

Several public health groups are weighing in on a lawsuit over graphic cigarette warning labels that include the sewn-up corpse of a smoker, as some of the nation’s largest tobacco companies go to court to stop them. Charles Fishburne reports.

I-95 Tolls Receive Preliminary Approval

Craig Carper in News

Virginia has been granted preliminary federal approval to begin collecting tolls at several points on I-95.