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The clock is ticking, people

August 13, 2008 - 13:16

August 17th is the deadline for your nomz for RVANews’s 2008 Worst/Best list. Take the survey RIGHT HERE.

by Valerie Catrow | 0 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: Facebook etiquette

July 31, 2008 - 09:00

Today’s guide comes from an actual, for-real-time request from a frustrated reader (as opposed to coming from the pits of my exhausted, ranting mind like they usually do). She writes: Dear Valerie, Can you please put together a Facebook etiquette... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 10 | Filed Under Features, Literally et cetera 

Making it my business: 5 not-crazy ways to save yourself some gas

July 10, 2008 - 09:00

You may have heard that gas in Richmond has officially hit $4 a gallon. I know, part of me never thought it could happen, too. But look at it this way - we could be in Europe where I believe it’s more in the $10 range right now. Still it cost 50... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 15 | Filed Under Features, Literally et cetera 

Making it my business: 5 things not to say to a pregnant woman

July 1, 2008 - 09:00

So I’m having a baby in November. Since I’m past the halfway mark, my “delicate condition” is getting to be pretty obvious. Thus begins the constant inquiries and input from relative to total strangers. For some reason, pregnant... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 15 | Filed Under Features, Literally et cetera 

Eight Track: week three HOoooooooooo!!!!!!!

June 30, 2008 - 20:53

Can you believe we’re in week three of Eight Track v.2 already? They grow up so fast, don’t they? We’ve got a lovely sampling this week, including The Bearded MattWhite’s own Fight the Big Bull, Dead Goats (a name that makes me... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 0 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Let us show you “Show Me Your Richmond”

June 28, 2008 - 09:22

Current TV (started by the inventor of the Internet, no less) has recently posted a video on our fair city. It has all you could want: GWAR, moped gangs, and, of course, Dirt Woman. It’s a pretty interesting watch - even if they do refer to Robert... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 3 | Filed Under Literally et cetera, Op/Ed 

Making it my business: j to the o to the b, kids

June 20, 2008 - 09:00

I’ve talked about work before, but this time we’re going a bit deeper than happy hours. Yes, dear readers, this time we’re talking about navigating the tricky waters of Ye Olde Dreaded Job Search. (Before we get into it, if you have... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 3 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Guys, guys, the Eight Track is back!

June 16, 2008 - 14:52

Installment Dos of The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You is now up and ready for your enthusiastic votes. Go forth, kids.

by Valerie Catrow | 1 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: 8 tips for beating the ungodly and horrible heat

June 12, 2008 - 09:04

You may have noticed that Richmond has forgotten it is located in a temperate climate and instead thinks it’s fixed IN THE CENTER OF THE SUN. Seriously, we’ve had almost an entire week of 100 degree weather. Ha, and I’m telling you that... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 20 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Have you SEEN the weather report for this weekend?

June 4, 2008 - 10:02

Yes, that’s NINETY-NINE DEGREES on Friday. And it’s only June. God help us come August.

by Valerie Catrow | 6 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: let’s get beautified!

May 28, 2008 - 09:29

I never claimed to be a beauty expert, but seeing as no one else around here is giving any advice, I guess you all will just have to trust me. (Oh and before we get to it, if you’ve got any questions, send them on over to val@rvanews.com.) Let’s... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 3 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Progress made in Tyler Binsted case

May 21, 2008 - 10:04

The Times-Dispatch is reporting that Richmond prosecutors are seeking an indictment against 19-year-old Zsabriela Evelyn Williams for her role in the March 2008 robbery and murder of VCU student Tyler Binsted. Another female, LaPrecious Nicole Austin... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 13 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: let’s drop some lbs.

May 20, 2008 - 09:02

(Got questions? Send them to val@rvanews.com.) Dear Valerie, I’ve decided it’s time for me to lose some weight - about 20 pounds. Do you have any tips for getting started? Thanks, Battling the Bulge Well, BTB, you’ve got the first part... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 8 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Patrick Henry School given the tentative ok

May 20, 2008 - 07:10

The school board voted in 5 to 2 in favor of the Patrick Henry School Initiative last night. The school is scheduled to open July 2009, if they can get certain details ironed out within the next 90 days. Head over to Hill and Heights for the full story,... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 38 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Chief Monroe, RIP: Charlotte

May 16, 2008 - 10:29

Another high-profile position is left vacant. Wilder blames City Council. So, business as usual, really. Richmond Police Chief Rodney Monroe will bid farewell to the River City when he takes command of Charlotte’s police department next month. ... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 4 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: 8 things every graduate should know

May 13, 2008 - 08:19

‘Tis the season to don caps and gowns and get stinkin’ drunk to celebrate the culmination of 4 years of work-avoidance, mean nicknames for people you see in the dining hall, and stalking people via away messages. Over the next few weeks, the... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 4 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Patrick Henry School Initiative: Yes? No? Maybe?

April 28, 2008 - 11:00

It’s no secret that Richmond parents spend much of their time worrying over their kids’ education. As a city-dweller (and soon-to-be parent) I can personally relate to the conflict they feel — the desire to expose your child to the diversity... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 25 | Filed Under Features, Literally et cetera, News 

The Sounds of Richmond are in Brooklyn?

April 25, 2008 - 11:57

Style Weekly’s Music Issue 2008 came out this week and one of their featured artists said to be contributing to “The Sounds of Richmond” is Emily Easterly, a Richmond defector who now lives in Brooklyn. Granted, she did get here start... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 15 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: your guide to a lovely Richmond Mother’s Day

April 22, 2008 - 09:45

Relax. Mother’s Day isn’t until May 11th. But any child with manners will invest more than 15 minutes of thought in what to give the woman who carried them, birthed them, and raised them from a wee babe to a lovely adult. So, here are some... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 0 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

The Bopst Show — Episode 1

April 20, 2008 - 21:28

Back in March, Chris Bopst was unceremoniously screwed over by WCLM 1450 AM, and he took it upon himself to depart. Rightfully so as he was passed over for Kirby Carmichael - yeah, just click that. You’ll understand the outrage. As is their way... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 45 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, The Bopst Show 

Making it my business: 10 ways to be kind that you may or may not think of

April 15, 2008 - 08:10

I live much of my life hyper-aware of how my actions might be effecting other people. This comes from the fact that my mother made sure I was hyper-aware, because no child of hers was going to roam around using bad manners and making it look like she... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 4 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Making it my business: cohabitation complications

April 8, 2008 - 11:37

Before we move on to this week’s questions, remember that you, too, can be showered with wisdom via the Internet. Send questions to val@rvanews.com. Let’s get it on. Or started… Dear Valerie, I have a problem. I’ve finally found... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 2 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Here’s to you, Ms. Jewell-Sherman

April 7, 2008 - 14:42

Richmond’s school superintendent, Deborah Jewell-Sherman is stepping down from her post at the end of this contract year. Will this make things better? Worse? More of the same? Aaaaaaaand go!

by Valerie Catrow | 11 | Filed Under Op/Ed 

Making it my business: I’ve unlocked the mystery that is the human male!

March 26, 2008 - 09:16

This it folks. If you don’t send more questions NO ONE WILL GET ANYMORE ADVICE. Val@rvanews.com. Thanks. Shall we begin? Why yes, we should. Dear Valerie, Ok so, I’ve got an issue with my boyfriend. I think he spends way too much time with... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 7 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Making it my business: it *is* easy being green, I promise

March 21, 2008 - 08:11

Before we start, don’t forget that you, little grasshopper, can also benefit from my “wisdom.” Send any and all questions to val@rvanews.com. And on with the show! Dear Valerie, There’s a huge push for people to eat organic foods,... (more...)

by Valerie Catrow | 9 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

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