Register now for the Saint Gertrude / Benedictine 5K Challenge. The race will be run on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 9AM. Registration now through February 1: $20, then February 2 – March 11: $25, Race day: $30. BHS/SGHS Students: $10
The Wall Street Journal ventured out of New York City and visited some Richmond restaurants. You can read the reviews here. The paper visited Buzz & Neds, Millie’s, Comfort, and Hank’s Pit Cooked Barbeque. Buzz & Neds got a mixed review… “The smoky, juicy ribs were worth the slight detour from downtown, but the brisket [...]
The Collegian reported that two University of Richmond students visited Patient First in Carytown and were diagnosed with H1N1 – the swine flu. They are now quarantined at U of R Campus. “It feels like someone’s eating my brain with a spoon,” one student said about his symptoms. In addition to severe headaches, they both [...]
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Today’s Larry Sanders’s court date for the criminal prosecution of “Destruction of Government Property.” His crime: breaking a dorm room door, for which he reimbursed the university. We tried to get more information from VCU but didn’t get very far. Athletic Director Norwood Teague responded with this comment: “i am not sure we are actually [...]
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In news of the weird, VCU has pressed misdemeanor charges against its top basketball star Larry Sanders for damage to a dormroom door. Sanders paid the repair bill, $150, but the school moved forward with charges in court. The school also pressed charges against reserve forward Terrance Saintil for a similar incident. Those charges were [...]
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The 26th Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival is back with a bang this year. It will take place from 10am to 6pm in sunny Carytown on Sunday, August 9th, 2009. At least let’s hope it’s sunny (and not 100 degrees). The Stats # of people: 100,000+ (One of the biggest festivals in Richmond) # of watermelon: [...]
Richmond Magazine’s annual best list is always controversial, and this year, like many previous, has an abundance of Carytown establishments sitting on top. A preview of the winners are available on the website, and the full list will be revealed tonight at 8. Best organic grocer: Ellwood Thompson’s (4 N. Thompson) Best eco-conscious builder: Cityspace Construction [...]
Style reports that Water Grill is now open in the old Karsen’s location. Have you been? Let us know what you think.
Peter of 10 S. Boulevard finally lost (or won?) his battle with Hollister Enterprises. Peter was evicted after the rental company refused to cash his check and was granted eviction by a judge. Peter has a long list of complaints about the apartment rental company, including not fixing his bathroom plumbing for 11 days and [...]
The Words and Music Festival will take place Saturday, July 25, at Dogwood Dell from 1-9:30. 1 p.m.: Crafts, face painting, etc. 2 p.m.: All-Community Band 3 p.m.: Story Telling 3:30 p.m.: Brass Quintet 4:30 p.m.: European Wind Ensemble 5:30 p.m.: Story Telling 6 p.m.: Original Dixieland Strutters 6:30 p.m.: Richmond Concert Band 7:30 p.m.: Story [...]
From the Museum District Association: It is that time of year again to take a bite out of crime. Please consider hosting a party or event for National Night Out and enjoy a night out with your friends and neighbors. The 26th annual National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4. Please help us celebrate by [...]
Creatures ‘n Crooks, a Cary Court fixture since 2003, will close in September. We had previously reported in January that they were experiencing financial troubles. via The Examiner
The Admissions Tax didn’t stop Movieland from opening its doors within the city limits A lot of fuss has been made about 7% “Admissions Tax” that the city levies on every event that charges a cover. Movie theatres, nightclubs, sporting events, and performance acts are all taxed. Several people have called for its repeal, including [...]
We’re all awaiting the results from toxicology report for Jessica Lynn Pascual, the Museum District resident who died in June and who’s death is still being investigated. Slate.com has a piece on why toxicology reports take so long, like the one that’s being awaited for Michael Jackson. Basically, the reason is because there’s a backlog. [...]
Sr. Lieutenant Jan McTernan and Sector 311, the police that serve the Carytown and Museum District communities, put out an update on crime during June. You can read the full report here. Highlights The Commercial Robbery: occurred on 6-24-09, at Ben & Jerry’s, 2901 W. Cary St. at 10:43 PM. Suspect is a W/M 40-50 [...]
A PSA from tipster Holly: I just wanted to remind my neighbors that they might want to look out for dead trees on their blocks. I was crossing the street in front of my apartment this weekend when just to my left, a HUGE tree limb fell from a dead tree, narrowly missing me, and [...]
