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Summer is one of the deadliest times of year for Virginia drivers
National Roadside Safety Awareness Month is in third gear now. And with lots of summer still left on the calendar, agencies like AAA and the Virginia Department of Transportation want drivers to remember a few key things before heading out on a road trip. VDOT stats suggest July is the deadliest time of year for […] The post Summer is one of the deadliest times of year for Virginia drivers appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
City council to vote on new Richmond Planned Parenthood location
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - If you’re driving around Richmond, you may have seen a 20-foot inflatable IUD (intrauterine device), which is a form of birth control. The display is part of Americans for Contraception’s “IUD Express” cross-country tour. It comes at a time when the city...
YWCA Richmond receives $1.6M in Community Project Funding for domestic violence services
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan presented YWCA Richmond yesterday with a $1,666,279 check to support the organization’s services for domestic violence survivors. The Community Project Funding is provided by the federal government and will support the Transforming Lives After Surviving Domestic Violence Project to build at least 40 new residential units and provide 24/7 innovative programming and services for survivors of domestic violence in the Richmond area.
Get on the Bus Gus for a Music Tour
There are still a few tickets left for our upcoming RVA Music Lovers Bus Tour! In honor of 804 Day and in partnership with Shockoe Records and Richmond Music Week, join the Valentine for a journey through the city’s vibrant music scene, past and present! From iconic music stores, to legendary concert venues and the artists that put Richmond on the map, we’ll uncover hidden histories and infamous Richmond music stories with hopes that our audience brings their own tales of significant shows to share.
E. Coli Levels High in the James
Testing of the James River from several points across Richmond shows significantly high levels of E. coli. According to James River Watch, testing conducted on Thursday, July 11, showed 817 colony forming units (CFU) per 100 ml of water at West 42nd Street, 1,204 CFU per 100 ml at Belle Isle and 1,987 CFU per 100 ml at Mayo Island.
Richard Petty named Grand Marshal for the Clean Harbors 250 Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway announced today that American icon, NASCAR Hall of Famer, Seven-Time Cup Series Champion and the winningest driver in NASCAR history “The King” Richard Petty will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Clean Harbors 250 on Saturday, Aug. 10. Amid the Petty Family’s 75th year in NASCAR, Petty will say the most famous words in motorsports prior to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Regular Season Finale.
Customer reflects on best burger in town after Mel's Cafe announces closing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- One of Charlottesville's local favorites is closing permanently after decades of serving comfort food and memories, despite hopes that it would reopen. Mel’s Cafe closed in May after the passing of beloved owner Melvin Eugene Walker. “The owner, he used to make all the...
FPD: Fredericksburg man charged after police seized cocaine, marijuana, $17k, gun during drug investigation
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Fredericksburg police said a man was taken into custody after authorities seized several drugs including half a kilo of cocaine during an extensive investigation. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD), on July 10 multiple agencies including the FBI Fredericksburg Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 28-year-old Tai’eric Lewis, of […]
Pink Room Closed Due to Zoning Issue
The Pink Room is a newish cocktail bar that has been getting a ton of press lately. In the same building as Metzgers owned and operated by Brittanny Anderson who happens to be the chef and owner of Pink Room, Metzgers, Brenner Pass, and Black Lodge. Unfortunately the building’s zoning was split in half with commercial on one side and residential on the other. As a result the Pink Room has to close while they figure out how to get this changed. Brittanny explains the situation in the Instagram post below.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
McClellan presents $1.66M check to YWCA of Richmond to help domestic violence survivors
Earlier this week, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4th District) presented a check for $1.66 million to the YWCA of Richmond. The money will help the organization’s “Transforming Lives After Surviving Domestic Violence Project” build at least 40 new homes and offer 24/7 services for survivors of domestic violence.
Hopewell Rec and Parks to host Community Appreciation Day
Hopewell Recreation and Parks invites residents to join them for a Community Appreciation Day in celebration of National Parks and Recreation month. Stop by Crystal Lake Park on Saturday, July 13 from 5-7 p.m. for games, giveaways, free hot dogs and popcorn and more (while supplies last). Stick around after...
In Richmond, A Struggle Over The Future Of A ‘Harlem Of The South’
RICHMOND, Va.—Civil rights activist Gary Flowers bowed his head near a scrappy patch of grass hard by Interstate 95 on the north side of Jackson Ward. “This is sacred land,” he said, gesturing toward what was once 911 N. James St. “My family had a deep rich history here.”
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
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