Jennifer Blake
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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. 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: May. 31, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
RRHA, RVA, and Related Affordable are bringing much-needed updates to a historic neighborhood.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The I-64 Short Pump Interchange project is expected to reduce traffic, accidents and become more pedestrian friendly.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Virginia War Memorial honors fallen service members for the 67th year.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Debt ceiling agreement expected to impact 'SNAP' & TANIF programs
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The Petersburg community is shaken after two shootings leave 1 dead and 2 others injured.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:11 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
It’s a scholarship program that pays for childcare while the single mother takes classes.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Thousands of Virginians are part of government assistance programs like SNAP and Social Security, causing some to fear the loss of these benefits.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
For three days, the food festival brought people throughout the community together to bite into traditional meals, desserts and drinks like Lebanese wine and beer.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The 9-year-old who lived with compassion was taken too soon after a stray bullet claimed her life at a Memorial Day cookout back in May 2019.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The Mindfulness Movement Event is for people of all ages to gather and spread positivity and resources about mental health.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
During Chesterfield County’s month-long effort to stop speeders, more than 1,000 drivers were stopped for excessive speeding in the first 2 weeks of May.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:59 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
During the month of May, residents are being asked not to cut their grass in an effort to increase wildlife, such as bees and other pollinators in local communities.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The city started installing these new tools as a way to help slow down drivers after multiple pedestrian fatalities
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The decades-long event acted as a fundraiser for Fox Elementary School, a school that burned down in a tragic fire.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The nationwide COVID emergency is over and local restaurants are having to adapt once again.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
National Child ID Kits
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The Prince George man hasn't been heard from since April 28.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 8:36 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
A major fire at the Strickland Manufacturing building forced dozens of firefighters from multiple jurisdictions to work together
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
|By David Hylton and Jennifer Blake
VCU's president says the student "as an exceptionally positive force in our world and was living to make the lives of everyone better."
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority board is deciding whether or not to move forward with a proposal that would raise toll prices at 3 major Richmond expressways.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
“It can happen to you,” annual event brings awareness for missing children
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
14 recommendations were made to protect students from a fire. These recommendations came after the Richmond Fire Marshal reported several issues in Richmond City schools.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Pilot saved by quick actions of TSA & first responders after suffering cardiac arrest
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The team went undefeated through the state championship for the 2022-23 season.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Red Flag Warnings mean that weather conditions are dry, windy and low humidity, which can easily cause a brush fire.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Nearly a quarter of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Inflation & local artisans, why some say ‘it doesn’t matter’
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Crime victims’ fair provides resources ahead of victims’ rights week
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
“Our why is the community,” The RVA Adaptive Sports Festival is back
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Performance Pickleball RVA will be in the space where the Macy’s department store used to be.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Easter On Parade, which started in 1973, returned to Richmond after a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Pop Up RVA empowers local entrepreneurs for a third year
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Deadly bicycle crashes are quickly rising throughout Virginia, according to the DMV. So far, five bicyclists have died in Virginia in 2023.