Searching for fun ways to celebrate the New Year? Look no further — 8News has compiled a list of exciting activities in and around the Richmond area.

Metro Richmond Zoo is having a big celebration to celebrate the first birthday of Poppy, the popular pygmy hippo.

Facilities, probation and parole districts and units across the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) have given back in ...

Virginia cities shine during the holidays with Christmas light displays that turn streets and parks into festive scenes worth ...

The hustle of Richmond can be overwhelming, but this secluded island retreat with soft sandy beaches offers a serene spot to get away from the city.

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its ...

State Latin Convention (Image by WJCC) WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY — Nearly 20 Latin students from Jamestown and Lafayette high schools represented Williamsburg-James City County Schools at the ...

Dominion Energy has sued the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the U.S. Department of the Interior, seeking to ...

RICHMOND, Va. - Put your best foot forward and join the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative on New Year’s Day and celebrate ...

Shop local at these Virginia markets featuring handmade goods, artisan creations, and unique treasures you won’t find ...

Richmond's 18th annual Cone Parade starts Jan. 1 at noon with creative homemade cone costumes marching from Aquarian Bookshop ...

Sub Rosa Bakery in Richmond, Virginia is a must-visit for bread lovers, serving wood-fired loaves and pastries made with ...