Archives: awards

Henrico County earns 28 nods from National Association of Counties for programs, initiatives

Henrico’s 28 awards, which stemmed from 35 entries, are the most of any county in Virginia for the 11th consecutive year and the sixth most nationally.

Henrico County Fire earns national distinctions for “commitment to excellence”

Henrico County is now one of only 132 localities nationwide with a Class 1 insurance rating from the Insurance Services Office.

UR a cappella group hits a high note with national award

The group came in like a wrecking ball, by covering Miley Cyrus’s song by the same name.

VMFA celebrates 75 years of Visual Arts Fellowship Program

The fund, meant for professional and student artists, has awarded more than $5 million since its inception.

Elbys awarded, appetites piqued

All over the city, food writers and hangers-on are dragging themselves out of bed, wondering why on earth these things can’t be scheduled for a Saturday night.

YWCA 2015 Outstanding Women Awards

Words to live by, productivity advice, visions for Richmond’s future and more, from the 2015 YWCA Outstanding Women honorees.

Richmond International Film Festival announces 2015 selections

More than 120 films from over 25 countries will be screened over four days at multiple venues.

Food News: Local chefs’ Thanksgiving picks, a moonshine festival, and yet another ramen popup

This week: Five local chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes–from the traditional to the unique, two restaurants make a quick flip to new owners and concepts, the Elby Awards have been announced, and the inaugural Virginia Moonshine Festival comes to town this weekend.

Four Kickers up for end of year awards

Delicâte, Willis, Yomby, and Coach Cowlishaw are in the running for awards.

UR ensemble, eighth blackbird, wins Grammys

A local ensemble added two more prominent awards to their collection during last night’s Grammys.