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Richmond Food News: July 25-31
Burgers are iconic. They evoke nostalgic flashbacks of drive-thru visits with the family, memories of grease-stained paper bags and visions of summertime cookouts. Some might claim burgers are having a mainstream resurgence, while others would say their juicy momentum never faltered. Find these blank canvases all over Richmond, sizzling on griddles at divey holes-in-the-wall, dressed up with caviar or cornichons, reimagined for plant-based eaters, and always serving up simple joy. From straight shooters to beefy bargains, lacy smashed patties and alternative takes on the classic, we’ve compiled a local lineup of 14 must-tries (including a map to get you there). We also feature crispy sides and fresh-made buns, trace the lineage of an enduring Lakeside mainstay, find a Venezuelan spin on the burger, share road-trip patty stops and more. (Richmond magazine)
Test Shows Petersburg, VA, Firefighter Nearly Twice over Legal Limit
The breath test registered .145 -- nearly twice the legal limit. That's what a firefighter behind the wheel of a Petersburg fire truck blew Tuesday afternoon after the rig hit a parked vehicle. A person who saw the fire truck stopped in the middle of the street initially thought it...
City sells bonds for new stadium, says groundbreaking will take place in August
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The city of Richmond says the bonds for the Diamond District Stadium have been sold at better-than-estimated rates. The city says it sold its $129.7 million tax-exempt General Obligation Bonds at a rate of 3.99%, which was lower than the estimated planning rate of 4.25%. “The...
Man hospitalized after Petersburg shooting
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Police in Petersburg say a man is in the hospital following a shooting Thursday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m. on July 25, police were called to a shooting in the 100 block of Johnson Avenue near Cooper Memorial Baseball Park. There, they found a man shot....
Details announced for sixth annual RVA East End Festival at Chimborazo Park
Organizers of the RVA East End Festival announced that the sixth celebration of music and the arts supporting Richmond Public Schools (RPS) in the East End is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from Noon to 9:00 p.m. at Chimborazo Park, 3215 E. Broad Street in Richmond. The announcement was made at a press conference on July 24, with Mayor Levar M. Stoney and RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras as featured speakers.
SF Giants promote young infielder prospect to Richmond, release a trio of recent draft picks
The SF Giants promoted top young infield prospect Diego Velasquez to Double-A after a successful stint in Eugene. They also released a trio of recent draft picks, including Dilan Rosario, Garrett Frechette, and Jared Dupere according to the team's transaction log. SF Giants promote young infielder prospect to Richmond, release...
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Exhibit comes to Richmond
RICHMOND- A new immersive experience featuring one of the most renowned and influential figures in the history of Western art is coming to Richmond!. The Van Gogh exhibit has been touring since 2017, attracting thousands of visitors and gaining popularity. It has been ranked among the 12 best immersive experiences in the world by CNN, and now it is making its way to the river city.
City signs agreement with EGRA over use of Meherrin River Park
The Emporia City Council has voted to sign an updated memorandum of understanding with the Emporia-Greensville Recreation Association regarding the operation of Meherrin River Park. The agreement comes after months of work between the two parties after the EGRA announced they were pulling out of the park in May. In...
Longwood Village back on the market. Several options considered
The Better Housing Coalition won’t be buying Longwood Village as planned. But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening with the property. Officials with the Longwood Real Estate Foundation say there’s several options being considered, with hopes that a sale could soon be finalized. First off, some background. When we say Longwood Village, that’s referring to […] The post Longwood Village back on the market. Several options considered appeared first on Farmville.
DMV train service disrupted after Amtrak ‘trespasser’ incident; person critically hurt
CARROLLTON, Md. (DC News Now) — Train service in the DMV was halted after a train hit a person on Thursday. In a statement, Amtrak officials said that train 93 was traveling from Boston, Mass. to Norfolk, Va. Around 5:30 p.m., the train hit a person who was trespassing on the tracks south of the […]
Midlothian man pleads guilty to embezzling $4 million from VDH
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Midlothian man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to stealing millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health. According to court documents, on Aug. 10, 2013, Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, became an employee of VDH. In 2019, Harrell became...
Virginia awards $17 million for broadband to localities in Southwest and Southside
The commonwealth granted $41.6 million total to get broadband fiber to hard-to-reach areas, according to the governor's office. The post Virginia awards $17 million for broadband to localities in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pinpoint Weather: Few storms Friday, drier weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While the chance of rain is not completely out of the forecast, Southwest and Central Virginia will trend drier into the weekend. A backdoor front will move through the region on Friday. This front will keep skies variably cloudy overhead. A few isolated showers and storms could develop. The severe risk […]
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