Sublime Swimming

I’ve got a confession to make. Belle Isle is the ONLY swimming locale that I’ve visited in the many years that I’ve lived in Richmond. I know. It's pathetic. Now fed up with squandering RVA’s swim settings because I knew too little about them (and even where they were located), I’ve put together both a communal list and profile of Richmond’s best swimming locations for fellow RVA lay swimmers.

by Nathan Cushing

July 1, 2011

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Where to watch fireworks

Remember on the Simpsons when a very Apu-like store owner in another town says to homer "Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it!” Here are the best locations, fellow Americans, to make *wipes away tear* that happen.

by RVANews staff

July 1, 2011

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Summer fashion to beat the heat

Ladies and penguins, it's officially summer in Virginia which means the heat wave has come to town and smacked us in the face. I know, all you want to do is drink limeades on the deck at Phil's one last time before it closes, but you are afraid of melting outside. This is by no means an excuse to let yourself go this summer.

by Courtney Skunda

July 1, 2011

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Size matters: Grucci fireworks are going to be BIG

Two of Richmond’s most lucrative companies are going to supplement this year’s usual Independence Day festivities by staging a fireworks program and festivities in heart of downtown. Why will this event be so different from the others? Two words: size matters.

by Nathan Cushing

June 29, 2011

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Fourth of July events

I mean, you could just stay in and binge on potato chips and baseball (not a bad idea, come to think of it...), but wouldn’t you rather get out and DO something to celebrate our nation’s birthday? We turn 235 years old, and there are plenty of ways to paint Richmond red, white, and blue.

by RVANews staff

June 29, 2011

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Richmond the Beautiful, part 2

Last year we ran a collection of photos, provided by our wonderful friends at the Valentine Richmond History Center, illustrating how, exactly, Richmonders of the past celebrated the Fourth of July. Turns out, much like we do today! But with shorter shorts!

by RVANews staff

June 29, 2011

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Parking and traffic detours for Dogwood Dell fireworks

Richmond Police want to advise drivers of traffic detours for the July 4th fireworks display at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park on Monday night. Due to the increased amount of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, traffic pattern changes and detours will be in e...

from West of the Boulevard News

June 28, 2011

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A drink for the summer: the Hot Garden Stomp

Are you looking for the very soul of summer in an easy to imbibe format? How about something so fresh it has been created by the very freshest bartender in town? Then, behold, the Hot Garden Stomp!

by RVANews staff

June 28, 2011

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Ewws and Ahhs

Tis’ the season for rockets red glare and fireworks bursting in air, but doesn’t it seem that adulthood just can’t compare with childhood memories of the Fourth. One such Independence Day featured an uncontrollable bout with laughter, vomit, and some innocent public urination.

by The Checkout Girl

June 24, 2011

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America: Worst Case Scenario

Movies that remind us of America’s duty to save the planet from certain annihilation, in addition to its duty to blow everything up.

by Susan Howson

June 23, 2011

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