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. 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: 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. 20, 2023 at 8:43 AM EST
|By Jennifer Blake
The news of his paralysis sent shockwaves through the police community.
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. 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: 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. 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: Sep. 3, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Expert says wearing the appropriate life vest is so important
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 5:57 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
First Law Enforcement Safety Seminar with the Autism Society of Central VA educates community
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:22 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Residents in one Richmond neighborhood are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to getting to know their neighbors.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
VCU accepted more than 4,500 first-year students this fall semester, and the university ran out of vacant dorm rooms for all students.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
2nd annual Gun Buyback event brings big turnout at Liberation Church in Richmond
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
The Richmond chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction held a camp in Regency to teach girls new skills and give them confidence in themselves.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Two Richmond groups are teaming up to save community lives by training bars and restaurants on administering Naloxone in an emergency.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
If you have to go to the hospital or have a procedure done, you’re probably thinking about how much it will cost.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Senator Mark Warner visits a Richmond fire station to learn about the needs of first responders, discuss SAFER grant
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Cries to end gun violence continued to echo throughout the city Wednesday following a mass shooting in Richmond.
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. 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. 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. 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: 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. 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. 16, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Blake
Inflation & local artisans, why some say ‘it doesn’t matter’