Dean Mirshahi
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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Teams vying for Richmond’s City Center project down to final four
The city’s plans to redevelop a 9.4-acre site downtown in Richmond’s City Center Innovation District require that the developer replace the shuttered Coliseum with an “urban innovation district destination” that includes a hotel, housing, office space and shops. → Read More
Public can weigh in on Virginia’s new proposed history standards
People can share their thoughts on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration’s proposed rewrite of the state’s K-12 history learning standards in a series of hearings across Virginia that start this week and online. → Read More
Number of people living unsheltered in Richmond area hits 15-year high, count shows
The number of people in the Richmond region staying in unsheltered conditions such as cars and tents reached its highest level in 15 years, a new study found. → Read More
Virginia to offer grants for K-12 tutoring to help fight pandemic learning loss
Some Virginia families can soon apply for grants to use on tutoring for K-12 students as part of a $30 million investment aimed at helping offset pandemic learning losses. → Read More
Jennifer McClellan makes history as Virginia’s first Black woman in Congress
Democrat Jennifer McClellan will make history when she’s sworn in to the U.S. House Tuesday as the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. → Read More
Audit sheds light on Richmond’s water and gas billing issues
A new audit revealed several issues with how Richmond residents have been billed for water and gas. → Read More
Richmond residents could soon see higher utility bills under Stoney’s budget proposal
Richmond residents could have to spend nearly an extra $9 per month on utilities starting in July under a $3 billion budget proposal from Mayor Levar Stoney. → Read More
Cannabis group urges Youngkin to change bill to crack down on hemp-based THC products in Virginia
A group of hemp processors and companies sent a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) saying legislation passed this year to set regulations on THC-infused hemp products “would have the unintended result of eliminating the thriving Virginia hemp industry.” → Read More
Bagby and Imholt face off for McClellan’s Virginia Senate seat: A look at the March 28 special election
Democrat Lamont Bagby and Republican Stephen Imholt are vying to fill a soon-to-be vacant Virginia Senate seat that won’t come with a heavy workload — besides a one-day “veto session” in April with far-reaching implications. → Read More
I-95 crash near Ashland closes lanes in both directions
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Hanover County has closed lanes in both directions. → Read More
Police investigating fatal shooting in South Richmond
A man found with an apparent gunshot wound in South Richmond died from his injuries on Sunday, according to police. → Read More
Richmond Black Restaurant Experience starts 7th year with Mobile Soul Sunday
Richmond Black Restaurant Experience started off its seventh year with Mobile Soul Sunday at Monroe Park with local food trucks, live music, vendors and family fun. → Read More
A look at how hazardous materials move in and out of Virginia on trains
The train derailment in Ohio has led to questions and public safety and environmental concerns. It also revealed the reality of how hazardous materials move through the country. → Read More
Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow resigns
Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow resigned Wednesday in a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin. → Read More
Chesterfield middle school cancels speech by ‘former violent white supremacist’
Manchester Middle School in Chesterfield County canceled the appearance of “a former violent white supremacist” scheduled to speak to seventh and eighth graders Friday. → Read More
Richmond Public Schools principals unionize
More than 150 Richmond Public Schools administrative staff members, including principals, assistant principals and directors, will now be represented during labor negotiations over pay, benefits and more. → Read More
Lawmakers pass bill to crack down on hemp-based THC products in Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly passed a bill to set tougher regulations on intoxicating hemp products, a compromise that some called a needed step forward but that others said would lead to new legal issues for people and drive some out of business. → Read More
Here’s the growing list of Virginia lawmakers not running for re-election
This year’s Virginia General Assembly session is nearing its end, giving lawmakers not running for re-election this November a chance to say goodbye. → Read More
Two take early steps toward potential runs for Richmond mayor
The election is more than a year away, but the race for Richmond mayor appears to be on as two people have already taken steps toward running. → Read More
Push to force Virginia House vote on abortion rights amendment rejected
Virginia House Republicans rejected a last-ditch effort to force a vote on a proposal that would let voters decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. → Read More