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City Councilman Jon Baliles joins race for Richmond mayor

The 1st District City Councilman announced his official bid for the city’s top position in a news release Monday afternoon.

Richmond Boys Choir kicks off annual holiday shoe drive at Saxon Shoes

The collection, now in its 23rd year, provides shoes to families in need in the Richmond area through the Salvation Army.

French-inspired bakery running crowdfunding campaign to open Scott’s Addition location

Jay Metzler hopes to open Idle Hands Bread Company in Scott’s Addition with the help of the community.

GoFundMe seeks to aid family who lost daughter, had home burglarized on same day

It’s a heartbreaking story with a tragic coincidence that supporters hope to make just a little better–at least financially.

The history (and love) of the ‘Virginia is for Lovers’ campaign

Nearly 45 years ago, a local advertising agency gave Virginia a priceless gift–an iconic advertising slogan.

Mitt Romney to attend NASCAR race on Saturday

It’s being reported that the GOP nominee will make an appearance at this weekend’s NASCAR event at the Richmond International Raceway.

Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will lead area rally

Less than a week after being selected by Mitt Romney to be his running mate, Paul Ryan will headline a campaign rally in the area.