Change language to Arabic Change language to Chinese (Simplified) Change language to Dutch Change language to English Change language to French Change language to German Change language to Italian Change language to Japanese Change language to Portuguese Change language to Russian Change language to Spanish

News - City of Richmond

  • Type:

  • Topic:

  • Reset
VCU chemistry
Learn More

News

New startup developed on VCU science could have wide-ranging impact in health care

The invention from VCU chemistry professor Xuewei Wang is being evaluated for the marketplace, and the applications could extend to multiple biomarker...
VCU Ranks in Top 50
Learn More

News

Virginia Commonwealth University’s health sciences rank in top 50 for NIH research funding

Eleven out of twenty-three units ranked in the top 25 Eleven of Virginia Commonwealth University’s health sciences schools and departments rank in t...
defense and manufacturing -971x592
Learn More

Blog

Building what protects America: Greater Richmond’s defense manufacturing edge

Greater Richmond, encompassing the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield and the City of Richmond, has evolved into a manufacturing center for su...
Learn More

News

Task force created to help Richmond, VA Airport land direct international flights

Richmond International Airport’s efforts to land its first direct transatlantic international flight are continuing behind the scenes.  CEO Per...
Shot from Sky of VCU
Learn More

News

Time Magazine ranks VCU in the top 250 universities worldwide

Student outcomes and an institution’s academic performance, innovation and global engagement are among the factors in the ranking, which places VCU ...
Super Bowl ads 2026
Learn More

News

VCU grads play high-profile role in Super Bowl ads

32 alumni worked on projects featured during advertising’s pinnacle event Every year, the TV viewership for the Super Bowl is massive, highly engage...
The T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge crosses the James River. Credit...Carlos Bernate for The New York Times
Learn More

News

NY Times highlights Richmond’s transformation

A neighborhood-focused culture, a sophisticated dining scene and a distancing from its Confederate past define the city today. It was decidedly not lo...
Learn More

Blog

Richmond rises in headquarter rankings 

Every year Site Selection Magazine surveys leading consultants to understand where companies are most likely to land their next major projects. The ne...
PMC furniture warehouse and pictures of the furniture
Learn More

News

PMC office furniture acquires warehouse in Greater Richmond

A North Carolina office furniture company is furnishing a new space for itself in a local industrial park.  PMC Commercial Interiors recently lea...
VCU’s research expenditures cross $500 million for first time, ranking 46th nationally for fiscal 2024
Learn More

News

Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 46th nationally with $500m research fund

The top 50 placement for the fourth straight year among public universities reflects the growing impact of VCU’s research and innovation enterprise....

Subscribe for email updates

Sign up to receive the latest regional news + updates

To learn more about your privacy rights, visit our Privacy Policy.

Download Media Kit
Download Photos + Videos

Awards + Rankings

Greater Richmond’s at the top of many lists.
award rankings thumbnail

We’re not the only ones impressed by Greater Richmond. See international accolades that the region has earned for its business community and amenities.

View All Awards + Rankings

Publications

View All Publications

Photos + Video

Assets to help you present Greater Richmond
photo video thumbnail

We have a small catalog of photography and logos to help you present our region to top decision makers.

View All Photos + Videos