Instant recap: VCU vs. Northeastern

The Rams took on Northeastern tonight in a record 15th consecutive sellout (dang!). After leading most of the night, the Huskies pulled with in three but were unable to come away with a win.

by RVANews staff

February 4, 2012

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A new (super helpful?) candidate for the 3rd District!

Last week we asked if any one would run against Hilbert or Robertson, because no one wants an uncontested race. Two people commented that they were interested in running against Hilbert in the 3rd District, and one of them even offered to help other ca...

from North Richmond News

February 2, 2012

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Purse snatcher given hot pursuit by Richmond citizens

A man robbed a middle-aged woman of her purse last week, and was then pursued by witnesses down Grace Street. How did the Good Samaritans intervene, and just how far should one risk their own life for the sake of another?

by Nathan Cushing

February 1, 2012

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Tweets from last night: 2012 State of the City address

The Mayor gave his 2012 State of the City address at Thomas Jefferson High School, focusing on economic development, poverty, and schools.

by RVANews staff

January 31, 2012

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Last day to enter Monument 10K before price increase

One of the largest running events in the entire world, the Monument 10K, will be highlighted this year by a national magazine. Also, registering for the event will cost more beginning tomorrow.

by RVANews staff

January 31, 2012

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Transportation chief says oil supply ‘unlimited’

In remarks that raised some eyebrows in the audience, the nation’s top transportation official said this week that there is an “unlimited supply of oil” in parts of the world.

by RVANews staff

January 29, 2012

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VCU team wins $20k in international innovation challenge

A VCU team beat students from Ivy League institutions to win the 9th Annual Innovation Challenge. Tackling cloud-computing issue for small businesses, the team’s ingenuity has earned them a trip to the NYSE along with a $20k prize

by RVANews staff

January 27, 2012

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Joe Paterno, Oscars!, and buying local

This week Joe Paterno died, the Oscar nominations were released, and a group tries to encourage local governments to buy locally.

by Ross Catrow

January 27, 2012

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Call for pitches!

Every so often, we put out a call for people to pitch us the ideas that they think would make for great RVANews content. Now is that time!

by RVANews staff

January 27, 2012

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Bills would repeal HPV vaccine requirement

In 2007, the General Assembly passed a law requiring girls to be vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus before entering the sixth grade. Now, two bills before the General Assembly would repeal that requirement.

by RVANews staff

January 27, 2012

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