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We’re in good hands: Virginia’s Medical Examiner sets nationwide standard

You won’t see Dr. Leah Bush doing rounds at the local hospital, but she is the kind of doctor families look to for answers. Bush is the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia and one of many forensic pathologists who investigate thousands of deaths each year statewide. We had a chance to sit down and talk with her about her unconventional career path and the medical examiner field as a whole.

Event to serve up arts, craft brews

Richmonders looking for a way to spend this Saturday afternoon can enjoy craft beers and gig posters while supporting a good cause.”Screens N Suds,” taking place at the Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall, will showcase concert poster art and fine-brewed beers to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Young Audiences of Virginia.

Psycho killer awaits

Just in time for Halloween, local filmmaker Robert Elkins will release his Psychopath to wreak havoc on RVA. We had a chance to chat with him and find out all the gory details…

Communal living

In 1967 a group of eight people set out to transform a Louisa County tobacco farm into something far more advantageous. What has been dubbed by some as a “hippie commune,” the Twin Oaks Community has managed to remain prosperous and almost completely self-sustaining for more than 40 years.

Pumpkin patches

Richmond and its surrounding counties are chock-full of pumpkin picking choices. Most of these farms offer tons of other family activities to round-out your day of pumpkin harvesting.

For the little ones

For some great family Halloween fun, including safe options for trick-or-treating, costume parties and craft projects, these events are sure to please kids and parents alike.

For the not-so-little ones

Here are some fun, creepy Halloween activities for the adults to participate in. While many of these events may be appropriate for some children, most are suited for the “young at heart.”

For the not-faint-of-heart

If your idea of Halloween fun is being greeted by chain-saw toting madmen dwelling in haunted houses or hayrides leading into terrifyingly dark forests, then check out these events. Most are are not recommended for small children.

Books on Wheels gets thrifty

These days, the challenges of a tough economy make finding ways to save money essential. Books on Wheels, a two-year-old local non-profit, is bringing something new to the frugality game.

Welcome to the Fan, City Dogs

Gone are the days of DIY metal and punk rock shows at 1309 W. Main Street. The building that once housed Nara Sushi is now entering a new era of sports, pool tables, and really good hot dogs.

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