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Young Boy Killed By Fallen Tree

Capt. Emmett Williams of the Richmond police said the boy was crushed by an old yellow tulip poplar tree that became uprooted during heavy winds and rains at Maymont Park shortly before 4 p.m.

2013/06/13

Navy special warfare specialist (SEAL) assigned to Seal Team 17, a unit composed of both active and reserve component members based in Coronado, Calif., climbs into the turret gunner position during a mobility training exercise through a simulated city December 10, 2010 in San Clememnte Island, California. (Credit: Eddie Harrison/US Navy via Getty Images)

Richmond Filmmaker Wraps Navy SEAL Documentary

A Richmond filmmaker is putting the final touches on a documentary about a former Navy SEAL trainee convicted in a 1995 slaying.

2013/06/08

Redskins’ Training Facility a ‘Field of Dreams’

Move-in day isn’t for almost two months, but Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said Richmond and its many partners have succeeded in building his team its “field of dreams.”

2013/05/20

Bike riders arrive as the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2011, during the Police Unity Tour as part of National Police Week. More than 1,000 bicycle-riding law enforcement officers and support completed a 300+ mile ride. (Credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Va. Officers Biking to D.C. for Police Memorial

More than 60 police officers will be pedaling through the Richmond area en route to a Washington memorial to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

2013/05/13

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2 Dead in Richmond Shootings, 2 Officers Wounded

Richmond police say the fatal shootings of a couple appear to be a murder-suicide.

2013/04/21

Washington Redskins flag is waved prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at FedExField. (Credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Dozens of Trees Removed from Redskins Richmond Training Camp Site

Richmond’s mayor says dozens of mature trees were cleared from the Washington Redskins summer training camp site because original site plans were modified.

2013/01/15

USDA: No Wrongdoing in Va. Zoo Tiger Attack

A suburban Richmond zoo has been cleared of any wrongdoing stemming from a deadly tiger attack last year.

2013/01/15

Va. Beach Still Looking to Lure NBA Team With Temporary Richmond Home

Virginia Beach’s economic development director says if an NBA team relocates to Virginia Beach it could temporarily play in Richmond.

2012/12/04

Getaway Guide: One-Tank Trip to Richmond, VA

Richmond is more than just the capital of Virginia. It’s a destination to relax in a scenic park, discover Civil War battlefields, explore cutting-edge galleries and more. The best part? You can get there with just one tank of gas! Go ahead, break free from the city madness and visit Richmond today!

2012/08/25

Image of a group of Union Soldiers based in Virginia (Photo Credit: Library Of Congress)

Civil War Remnants Discovered Beneath Va. College

The College of William and Mary has long claimed fame as the “Alma Mater of a Nation,” pre-dating the American Revolution. Now archaeologist say weeks of fresh excavation have uncovered the remnants of earthworks apparently dug by occupying Union troops — new evidence that the colonial-era school had an outsized role in the Civil War.

2012/08/10