So long, RVA!
In July, some 175 employees will pass through the doors of the Kroger Training Center and spend at least 50 hours training for the job. The new employees are part of Kroger’s latest expansion in the Richmond market: the 86,000-square-foot store at the Corner at Short Pump. That store is opening in July, but it is […]
On Saturday, June 26th, volunteers with a group called Richmond Tree Stewards (within the Dept. of Urban Forestry) tended to the Bradford pear trees surrounding Fountain Lake. The volunteer pictured here using a pole saw to remove deadwood from the trees canopy is Janine Lester, a professional arborist who lives in the Byrd Park neighborhood. […]
The latest entry in the Historic Richmond Foundation’s Under the Radar series on “properties and/or history in jeopardy” spotlights 1200 North 23rd Street. This Beautiful Folk Victorian, in Historic Fairmount in Church Hill, is available and waiting for the right person to bring her back to life. It was built in 1900 and boasts typical […]
From the RPD daily crime report we have another shooting — this time in North Highland Park: the 3600 block of Meadowbridge Road.
This brings us to three shootings in as many days (1, 2).
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
6/30/10, 1:30 a.m.
3600 block of Meadowbridge Road
A male reported he was shot by an unknown person. His injuries are not […]
“The container of poor judgment” threatens host Adam Richman in the “Stupid Wings Challenge” in Man v. Food’s Richmond episode where he faces something he’s never encountered in any of his wing challenges. Along the way, he also enjoys a little history, BBQ, and battleships.
Lewis Ginter is opening up for free on the 4th of July. You’ll be able to tour the gardens, participate in a children’s parade, and listen to some live music. They’ll also be offering a discounted membership rate.
You can read more and RSVP over at the Lewis Ginter Facebook page.
The best news is that the cooldown starts on Wednesday. There’s still some clouds over the area this morning, but sunny skies will return as they clear the area later this morning. High temperatures today will only hit the low 80s.
The fusion taco truck Boka Tako that has been getting some press in the area and has been hitting Twitter hard is going to make an appearance at the South of the James Farmer’s Market this Saturday. Saw this on their Twitter and as a comment on Richmond.com. We have at least 3 sets of […]
The Happy Hour Guys (who go around the country exploring bars and documenting their adventures) recently made a stop at Capital Ale House’s Downtown location. They had some really wonderful things to say. Take a look…
Style Weekly takes a look at fried chicken in the RVA are and two Southbank spots made the cut. Surprisingly I haven’t had either. First up is Paradise Diner in Stratford Hills; This experience is chicken in two parts. First, and my favorite, comes the half-bird adventure. Designated as Maryland fried chicken on the diner’s […]
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