Cirque’s biggest show expands ‘Avatar’ story
The fantastical inhabitants of the planet Pandora make a stop in Richmond after Thanksgiving. “TORUK — The First Flight” is the 37th production in Cirque du Soleil’s repertoire and will be at the...
View ArticleSuspect in custody in Monday's shooting that killed one, injured two
A man wanted by Richmond police in connection with a fatal shooting on Monday has been captured, but only after receiving life-threatening injuries today in a shooting in Henrico County. Anwar “Wawa”...
View ArticleArea Christmas Mothers share holiday spirit
Gathering offered chance for volunteers to check in, share notes on programs By Laura McFarland Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an...
View ArticleRichmond City Council committee delays Boulevard plan for a month
Jones The first public discussion of Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ latest strategy to redevelop city-owned land on the Boulevard began with a handful of pointed questions and ended with the plan...
View ArticleRichmond issues bonds for Stone Brewing project, receives lower-than-expected...
The city of Richmond says it received a lower-than-expected interest rate this week on the $23 million in bonds it issued to finance the construction of Stone Brewing Co.’s new brewery here. The bonds,...
View ArticleRichmond police identify carjacking suspect who allegedly shot hostage
The man accused of attempting to rob two men at a BP gas station before shooting a hostage in the head after a police chase, has been identified as Frank E. Reid, 36, of the 1100 block of Williamsburg...
View ArticleTRANSIT Editorial: Richmond's Pulse gets unnecessary pushback
As if to prove no good deed goes unpunished, Richmond’s bus-rapid transit (BRT) system is drawing opposition even before emerging from its larval...
View ArticleSuspect identified in fatal shooting at South Richmond apartments
Police have identified a suspect in a shooting that killed one person and wounded two others at the Blue Ridge Apartments in South Richmond on Monday. Richmond police said late Wednesday that they are...
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 ArticleRichmonder Evan McKeel heads to live playoffs on “The Voice”
Skinny E did it again. Richmonder Evan McKeel, 20, impressed the judges on Monday night’s episode of “The Voice” and will proceed to the live playoff rounds. Subscription Required An online service is...
View Article1 person killed after vehicle goes off I-64 bridge in Richmond
One person is dead after a vehicle went over a guardrail and plunged off a bridge early Sunday on eastbound Interstate 64 near downtown Richmond, Virginia State Police report. The crash occurred...
View ArticleWHY, RICHMOND, WHY?!? Why, Richmond, Why?!? Many parking pay stations keep...
This week, we address issues with electronic pay stations and find out why a downtown park has been closed...
View ArticleFlair Fives: Thanks, Richmond
Thanksgiving is the time of year to be thankful for the many good things in life. At the moment, the best of the good things is Richmond itself. 1 Food. Restaurants, sure, but I’m talking about grocery...
View ArticleSeptember's bike races not a 'financial home run' for Richmond
Early economic indicators show Richmond saw a small uptick in overall economic activity during September, when...
View ArticleTurkeys stolen from community association office in Richmond
Someone broke into a community association building in Richmond on Friday night or early Saturday and stole what was supposed to be a community Thanksgiving meal. The Richmond Police Department said...
View ArticleOne man killed in crash on Crutchfield Street in Richmond
One man was killed and another man was injured when a car overturned on Crutchfield Street in Richmond Saturday morning. Richmond Police said the crash happened at about 9:30 am Saturday. The vehicle...
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