Richmond, VA news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Richmond, VA on Friday, October 16, 2026: 12 new things to know in Richmond today. Also: A 2-year-old accessed a loaded gun at a Richmond daycare, state records confirm the serious incident; Science Museum of Virginia opens 'Rescue' exhibit featuring interactive rescue-themed displays. Weather: Friday brings mostly clear skies with highs near 86°F, light winds, and minimal rain.

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Headlines

A 2-year-old accessed a loaded gun at a Richmond daycare, state records confirm the serious incident.WRIC ABC 8News · Oct 16, 5:57 PM

News & local government

Richmond resumes publishing spending records with some exceptions after previous pause.WRIC ABC 8News · Oct 15, 5:55 PM

Safety & emergencies

Police search for missing Richmond man with autism.WWBT · Oct 16, 2:06 AM

Business & new openings

Greenberg Gibbons signs two new anchor tenants for its $500 million mixed-use Richmond project.Shopping Center Business · Oct 16, 11:14 AM
A third Trader Joe's location is opening on West Broad Street in Richmond.Richmond Times-Dispatch · Oct 15, 9:05 AM
A 24,000-square-foot office building in Richmond sold for $3.6 million.Richmond Times-Dispatch · Oct 16, 11:00 AM

Culture & arts

Science Museum of Virginia opens 'Rescue' exhibit featuring interactive rescue-themed displays.WTVR.com · Oct 16, 7:43 PM
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Sasha Colby performs in Richmond in December.WRIC ABC 8News · Oct 16, 10:45 AM
Ira Glass reflects on storytelling in a divided nation at Richmond podcast festival.Richmond Times-Dispatch · Oct 16, 6:45 AM

Community & volunteering

Richmond seeks public input on a new Pedestrian Safety Master Plan to improve street safety.WWBT · Oct 16, 3:15 PM
Richmond's Urban Design Committee approves removable bollards for Shockoe Bottom.WRLH · Oct 16, 1:09 AM
Supporters gather at Richmond rally as part of nationwide 'No Kings Day of Action.'RVA Mag · Oct 16, 1:51 PM

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