Jennifer Blake

Born and raised in Richmond, Jennifer has a special connection with the city. She reported and produced the news in South Carolina and North Carolina before moving back home 2022 to report for 12 On Your Side. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies - Production Technology in 2019.
She enjoys exploring, hanging with her two dogs and crocheting. If you see her around, don’t hesitate to introduce yourself!
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Jennifer Blake
Plane tickets for the holiday season could cost hundreds of dollars.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:15 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
County leaders and community members gather to remember and honor victims of homicide, traffic accidents and overdoses.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 11:13 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Leaders celebrate the official opening of the Henrico County Sports and Events Center with a ribbon cutting.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:34 AM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
AAA is breaking down holiday travel trends.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
More than 500 kids and adults will get free, brand-new bikes this Christmas.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Police release the names of 2 homicide victims, 38-year-old Malcolm Moody and his father, 70-year-old Albert Moody Jr.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:14 AM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Hundreds of people marched in downtown Richmond in support of Palestine on Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 12:54 AM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Police arrest the father of the 3-year-old boy for his accidental shooting.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Volunteers prepare Thanksgiving food ahead of The Giving Heart Thanksgiving Feast.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 8:43 AM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
The news of his paralysis sent shockwaves through the police community.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 7:02 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
A fire chief says brush fires are most dangerous because they can trap firefighters in seconds.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 6:31 AM EST
|By David Hylton and Jennifer Blake
A presentation said that Chesterfield County Public Schools has one of the shortest instructional days in the region.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 9:50 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Construction on the I-64 Gap Widening Project is set to start after Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
First time marathon runner stops to give another runner CPR during the race.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 6:33 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony held at The Virginia War Memorial.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 6:18 PM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
This is allegedly the third time this type of resolution from the REA has been presented to RPS.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 5:45 AM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
Candidates are on their last leg of the campaign trail before election day
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
West Main Street renamed to Shawn Joseph Soares Street in honor of the 26 year old VCU student who was killed while walking on the sidwalk.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The local Jewish community is becoming more and more fearful for their lives as the war continues.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Halloween is full of plenty of candy and plenty of costumes, especially at Hopewell’s annual Trunk or Treat event!
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 4:52 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
A Swastika symbol was spray painted on the football field of Mechanicsville High School.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Mothers gathered in Monroe Park on Sunday to raise awareness about the hostages being held by Hamas.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
It's the first of two Saturdays of early voting in Richmond.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Data shows that nearly 1 in 5 3rd through 8th graders are the most chronically absent during this school year.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Tax rebates are hitting accounts as early as Monday, and locals are excited to get some money back.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
No one was seriously injured in the incident in Hanover County.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
If you had to pay when you filed your 2022 taxes before then, you may be getting that money soon.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Explosive-detecting dogs are being added to security at the Richmond International Airport.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
A Monday night Richmond Public School board meeting was spent discussing mold in schools throughout the district.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Community gathers for a Challa Bake to honor lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 8:33 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Richmond police say vehicle thefts and break-ins are happening "basically in every neighborhood across the city."
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Mother is frustrated after her daughter is put on the school bus and dropped off alone
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The VDH is reporting more than 27,500 positive cases of influenza in Virginia, but they’re not just tracking how many people get sick.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
On Saturday, civilians in the Gaza Strip were attacked on what was supposed to be the happiest day of the year.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 8:16 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Fall and winter temperatures are slowly setting into the River City, and some people may be turning on the heat.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
A 16 and 19 year old are in custody for the murder of a 16 year old Prince George boy.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
30 additional patients will be able to embark on their health journey at the Sheltering Arms Institute.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 5:10 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
National Emergency Alert Systems will be tested Wednesday afternoon, which raises concerns for domestic violence advocates.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
As of Oct. 1, the program runs seven days a week and is a dollar cheaper.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Students aren't ready for federal student loan payments to resume.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Petersburg hosts first collaborative gun buyback event
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
VSU hero program helps education students get first hand experience while helping with teacher shortages.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Richmond City Council unanimously approved an ordinance concerning short-term rentals.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:04 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Two burglary attempts caught on camera
Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
State crews on standby at VDEM headquarters while Ophelia hits VA
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Richmond Animal Care and Control volunteer is donating money to spay and neuter all dogs in the city after she is told that she's dying.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:14 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Local organization hopes to help reduce theft crimes.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:49 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Volunteers paint Hanover County businesses in gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
7th District community members voice their wants for Historic African American cemeteries
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
A local auto repair shop manager explains what could happen if the auto workers strike continues.