Altria donates lab equipment to Virginia Biotechnology Research Park
Altria Group Inc.’s Center for Research and Technology in downtown Richmond has donated more than $26,000 worth of lab equipment to the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park’s shared lab. The shared lab...
View ArticleWebsite crowns Richmond as most artistic mid-sized city in the U.S.
Richmond is the most artistic mid-sized city in the United States, according to the travel website gogobot. The travel website graded 200 cities on the number of museums, art galleries, art schools,...
View ArticleLucille M. Brown Middle School in Richmond needs votes to win $100,000 STEM...
Richmond’s Lucille M. Brown Middle School is a semifinalist in a competition for a $100,000 STEM lab makeover, and it needs the public’s help to win. The middle school is one of 20 competing in the...
View ArticleRichmond Christmas Mother Fund donates $27,000 to FeedMore
The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund will supply the makings of Christmas dinner to 2,000 families in the Richmond area through a $27,000 donation to FeedMore. Katherine Wintsch, the 2015 Richmond...
View ArticleAmazon to begin one-hour delivery in Richmond region today
Online retail giant Amazon.com begins offering its one-hour delivery service, Prime Now, in the Richmond region today, the company announced. The ultra-fast service provides one-hour delivery on tens...
View ArticleRichmond to get new flights to Orlando by two airlines
Less than a month after Southwest said it would end its nonstop flights from Richmond to Orlando, two low-cost carriers have announced plans to fill the void to one of the airport's most popular...
View ArticleCorrespondent of the Day: Odd logic of Richmond's development politics
Editor, Times-Dispatch: With respect to the continuing soap opera-like installments of the so-called planning for the Boulevard and the Shockoe Bottom areas, how can the public try to make sense of all...
View ArticleSex offender arrested while picking up daughter at Richmond daycare
Virginia State Police said troopers arrested Duane C. Griffin, 34, of Richmond, without incident on Monday after he showed up at a daycare facility to pick up his daughter. Officials received a tip...
View ArticleBEER EVENTS Beer Events
Today Friendsgiving Food Drive: Ardent Craft Ales, 3200 W. Leigh St., Richmond, (804) 359-1605. Thanksgiving feast! Donate five canned goods during the event for FeedMore and earn a seat at the...
View ArticleRichmond Police Memorial's proposed site at Carillon faces opposition
A wreath-laying ceremony set for Tuesday at the Richmond Police Memorial comes amid disagreements about whether the statue should...
View ArticleRICHMOND ASSET Editorial: Central Virginia enhances quality of life
Metro Richmond boasts an enviable quality of life. It enjoys a temperate climate with beautiful falls and springs. Although motorists encounter occasional choke points, traffic...
View ArticleAsk SCORE Ask SCORE: New SCOREcard business competition looking for applicants
QUESTION: I started my business a year ago and feel I am on the right track. However, I do not have all the right answers and need someone to critique my business model. What do you suggest? ANSWER:...
View ArticleRichmond police seek 'person of interest' in St. John’s Woods-area homicide
The Richmond Police Department is seeing a "person of interest" in connection with the Nov. 16 homicide of Richmond resident Ashley Davis, 33. Police were called to the St. John's Woods apartment...
View ArticleRichmond police search for SUV possibly connected with homicide
The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public's help finding an SUV believed to be connected with the Monday homicide of Richmond resident Ashley Davis, 33. Police were called to the St....
View ArticleRasin's sisters, Richmond police officers carry on Thanksgiving tradition
Steve Drew, assistant deputy chief for Richmond police, peered through a front door in Hillside Court on Monday and knocked as several officers lined the stairs behind him. “Police. Police with a...
View ArticleLong-dorment Richmond trust fund pays first dividends in support of...
In a stone courtyard flanked by well-kept apartment units adjacent to an intersection that was once an open-air drug market, Richmond Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson beamed. The complex that hosted a...
View ArticleLISA MARTIN
Lisa Marie Smith Martin, 43, of Mechanicsville, was called home on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Richmond, she grew up in Mechanicsville and Lottsburg. Lisa was preceded in death by her paternal...
View ArticleChristmas Mothers join to share the holiday spirit
POWHATAN — The dining room of the Foundry in Powhatan County had no Christmas tree, stockings, mistletoe or nativity set in sight, but it was still overflowing with Christmas spirit on Thursday, Nov....
View ArticleChristmas Mothers share holiday spirit
POWHATAN – The dining room of the Foundry had no Christmas tree, stockings, mistletoe or nativity set in sight, but it was still overflowing with Christmas spirit last week. The source of the cheer...
View ArticleWHY, RICHMOND, WHY?!? Why, Richmond, Why?!? Training center hosts more than...
This week, we focus on the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center on Leigh Street. Q. I have a question about the Redskins’ training camp. Why is it there is never anything going on over...
View ArticlePolice investigating man's death in South Richmond
Richmond police are investigating the apparent shooting death of a man whose body was found lying in a ditch early today in South Richmond. Police said an officer on patrol was flagged down at 3:25...
View ArticleWEEK’S END Editorial: Week produced good news regarding property in Richmond...
The Nov. 25 Times-Dispatch published two pleasing stories. Both involved property — one related to housing, the other to a public service. In “Long-dormant housing fund paying dividends,” K. Burnell...
View ArticleNotable Gifts Notable Gifts: Capital One donates 20 bikes, gear
Twenty bicycles donated by Capital One will provide greater access to jobs for participants in the Workforce Pipeline Program at Richmond’s Center for Workforce Innovation. Capital One volunteers...
View ArticleResponses to FOIA requests vary across region
A test of state open-record laws in the Richmond area yielded mixed results, with some local government officials providing information the day it was requested and others refusing to release it at...
View ArticleChristmas Mother and VCU fashion help kick off Christmas at Jefferson Hotel
A Christmas cat, a designer dress, a gingerbread village and an international guest helped get the holidays off to a distinctive start at The Jefferson Hotel official tree-lighting ceremony Monday. The...
View ArticleChristmas mother donations for Dec. 1: $22,079.15
Previously reported — $3,000.00 Today’s gifts — $19,079.15 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...
View ArticleRichmond auditor, city financial advisers disagree on city's financial health
Financial consultants for the city of Richmond who took issue with an auditor’s bleak assessment of its fiscal health in September still were not content with a revised analysis the office issued...
View ArticleMarco’s Pizza first Richmond store opens Sunday on Midlothian Turnpike
Marco’s Pizza, an Ohio-based pizza chain, is opening its first Richmond-area location on Sunday at 13911 Midlothian Turnpike. The restaurant is celebrating with a grand opening party from 1-4 p.m. with...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 2: $24,204.15
Previous balance — $22,079.15 Today’s gifts — $2,125.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...
View ArticleRichmond Christmas Mother Fund adds $15,000 to Salvation Army grant
The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund has awarded an additional $15,000 to The Salvation Army Central Virginia for its Christmas distribution program. The Salvation Army was already the biggest...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 3: $24,914.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
View ArticleAt Public Square, residents explore challenges and strengths of Richmond
Richmond has a lot to offer millennials considering moving to the area for jobs, but the people who oversee hiring at some of the region’s large corporations sometimes don’t know it, said Rachel...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 4: $31,149.15
Previous balance — $24,914.15 Today’s gifts — $6,235.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...
View ArticleRichmond Christmas Mothers reunite at Sabot at Stony Point
The home of Richmond’s first official Christmas Mother opened its doors Thursday evening to some 20 of the 80 Richmond Christmas Mothers who have served since 1935. Sabot at Stony Point, now a private...
View ArticleRichmond christmas mother Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 5: $31,624.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
View ArticlePortrait project gets Richmond Christmas Mother help
Corinthia Robb’s daughters had to coax her to get in front of the camera, and she only stayed long enough for photographer Jimmy Giles to get two quick shots. But it was the kind of moment that becomes...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 6: $34,259.15
Previous balance — $31,624.15 Today’s gifts — $2,635.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...
View ArticleBicycles donated to Hanover Christmas Mother in honor of Carrie Wortham
Carrie Wortham was 4 when her dad decided it was time to do away with the training wheels on her bicycle. He took them off, gave her a push and she took off, pedaling. “I totally remember,” Ed Wortham...
View ArticleJunior Assembly Cotillion Holly Balls
The 71st Holly Balls for the Junior Assembly Cotillion were held this weekend at The Woman’s Club on East Franklin Street. Donations were being made to the Richmond Christmas Mother, Katherine Wintsch,...
View ArticleLohmann: Nonprofit resurrects Christmas Day dinner
Dave Kennedy and John Sawyer founded Bridging RVA in 2014 with a mission of connecting people and causes and “bridging”...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 7: $35,434.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
View ArticleParney's Postcard: Day 3 from Baseball Winter Meetings
T odd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is attending the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. He will be sending daily postcards to...
View ArticleCiara Allen is grateful for Richmond Christmas Mother
Ciara Allen has a quick smile and a quiet confidence that things are getting better. For the first time in her life, she said, she feels the support of a good team backing her up. Part of that support...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 8: $39,524.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single element of the program is the Christmas Assistance program run by The...
View ArticleTop U.S. Episcopal official recovering in Richmond after suffering blood on...
The top official of the Episcopal Church in the United States is being treated in Richmond after blood built up on his brain, according to a message from the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia to...
View ArticleWoodfin moves to new location in Richmond
Woodfin, a longtime area company, has moved to Richmond to be closer to its customers and suppliers in time for the busy winter season. The move from Mechanicsville was celebrated Tuesday at the...
View ArticleParney's Postcard: Day 4 from Baseball's Winter Meetings
Todd “Parney” Parnell , vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is attending the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. He will be sending daily postcards to...
View ArticleKATHLEEN WHITE
Kathleen Regina White, of Richmond, departed this life November 30, 2015. She was the daughter of Martha T. White and the late Forest A. White Sr. Kathleen was born November 30, 1961, in Richmond. She...
View Article2015 Hanover Christmas Mother welcomes donations
DOSWELL – Donations continue to pour in for the 2015 Hanover Christmas Mother program. Kay Beazley, Christmas Mother, and the Doswell Ruritan Club extend their thanks to the following for what they...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 9: $41,949.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
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