Here’s your weather forecast for today, Wednesday the 23rd, presented as an awesome, old photo. An umbrella and flip-flops sound perfect for warm weather and a chance of rain. For a more detailed (and scientific) forecast, head on over to our weather page. Photo by: James Jowers
Mitt Romney’s campaign has released its first general election television ad. The video outlines the proposed policy changes that Gov. Romney would implement on his first day in office. The ad will run in Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa, and Virginia. It’s expected that these states will play a deciding factor in determining if Romney will [...]
Like other states, Virginia has strict age limits to buy cigarettes and alcohol. But young people often have little trouble purchasing those products: about one of every eight stores inspected by the state sells tobacco and booze to underage buyers.
Media General, Inc. announced that it will sell its 63 print assets, which includes the Richmond Times-Dispatch, to Berkshire Hathaway, the company founded by Warren Buffet.
Many of city’s food carts are coming together for a mega event that will feature 21 carts and 13 local breweries, a wine festival that’s family-friendly comes to the area, and Broad Street is about to get a whole lot tastier. This and more in your weekly recap of food news.
Governor McDonnell recently signed legislation that will help local craft breweries dispense their brews to the public and make things easier for new breweries to start their businesses.
A state law that takes effect July 1 makes it a crime to point a laser at an aircraft. Laser strikes are dangerous because they can temporarily blind the pilot and cause a crash. There were 98 laser strikes in Virginia last year.
Under a new law, state officials will publish online the employment rates and average salaries for graduates from each institution of higher education in Virginia. Prospective students and their parents will be able to see the statistics for each program and type of degree at each school.
Over the past six months you’ve inevitably seen the RVA stickers plastered all over bumpers, police cars, trash trucks, and even bikes. About two weeks ago we ordered 15 oz. stemless wine glasses with the RVA logo frosted right on the front, and they are pretty adorable (if we do say so ourselves)!
Saturday marks VCU’s spring commencement ceremony. Who will be giving the featured address, what will traffic look like, and how it might affect your weekend dinner plans.
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