July 2, 2009

Send us your Fourth of July pics!

We’re sure what with all of the “kicking it” that will happen this weekend there’s guaranteed to be some festive (and probably humorous - maybe somewhat embarrassing) pictures floating around on the Internet. We’d love to see them and share them with your copatriots. So! Send your hi-res pictures to photoeditor@rvanews.com (the photo editor who doesn’t [...]

And the winner is…

For those of you who subscribe to our lovely email newsletter, I’m sure you’ve been on pins and needles, waiting to find out who won the much-coveted $25 gift card for Ukrop’s. Well hold on, I’ll tell you in a second. For those of you who DON’T subscribe to our lovely email newsletter, you’re probably all [...]

by Valerie Catrow

July 2, 2009

Quick lowdown on firework laws in RVA

First, a message from the Richmond Police Department: Please remember to keep safety in your plans for the holiday weekend. Possessing and setting off fireworks is illegal in Richmond and many parts of Central Virginia. Leave the fireworks shows to the professionals and enjoy the holiday safely! Here are some specifics to keep in mind in case [...]

by Valerie Catrow

July 2, 2009

No texting while driving law goes into effect TODAY

That’s right, folks. As of today you are officially no longer allowed to text (or email, or Tweet) while operating a motor vehicle. If caught doing so, you can be fined $20 for the first offense, while subsequent offenses will cost you $50. Here’s a snippet of the new law: It shall be unlawful for any person to [...]

by Valerie Catrow

July 1, 2009

Volunteers really, really needed for Richmond Folk Festival

Venture Richmond has officially put out a call for HALP! 1,200 volunteers are needed to help out at the Richmond Folk Festival on October 9th through 11th. From the press release… “Most people probably do not understand that while there are staff members who help produce the Festival, the majority of the event is run by volunteers who [...]

by Valerie Catrow

July 1, 2009

So long, Billy Mays

Yesterday was a sad, sad day at the RVANews office when we learned off the passing of TV pitchman, Billy Mays. What can we say, we loved that dark-bearded salesman with the inexplicably loud voice. In his honor, here’s one of our favorite YouTube videos - a nod to Mr. Mays himself.

by Valerie Catrow

June 29, 2009

Favorite Michael Jackson song?

I know we JUST did your favorite Patriotic Song however, what is your favorite Michael Jackson song of all time? You must only choose one, don’t start listing your top three or ten favorite songs! There are so many aren’t there? Let’s here em!

by Scott Pharr

June 26, 2009

Favorite patriotic song?

Let's get in the Fourth of July spirit over here, ladies and gentelmen!

by Valerie Catrow

June 25, 2009

Looking to start over? Stay put.

According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, Richmond is the 6th best place in the country to start over, citing reasonable home prices, a not-terrifying unemployment rate, and a diverse job market. Rounding out the top five were: Anchorage, Alaska; Provo-Orem, Utah; Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, Washington; Yakima, Washington; and Omaha, Neb.-Council Bluffs, Iowa. Quite a showing from the West-ish [...]

by Valerie Catrow

June 25, 2009

Dave Brockie on Fox yesterday!

GWAR frontman (and RVANews contributor) Dave Brockie/Oderus Urungus appeared on the Fox show Red Eye yesterday. Take a look. Quite a ride:

by Valerie Catrow

June 24, 2009

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