October 26, 2008

Richmond Shouldn’t Fear Its Rich and Complicated History
By ROBIN BERES TIMES-DISPATCH COLUMNIST

In the chill of a fall evening, wind-blown leaves scurry down cobblestone streets and the creak of old buildings settling can be heard. Listen a little...

Two gas stations end price war

Two gas stations in South Richmond have called a cease-fire on their price war. Too bad. At noon Friday, Abd Al Amari, manager of the Chevron station at...

Richmond honors its fire department

One hundred and fifty years ago yesterday, Richmond’s fire department was recognized by the city, forming the nation’s sixth paid municipal...

Charlotte police group asks for study of Monroe degree

The Fraternal Order of Police in Charlotte, N.C., is asking for an investigation into Police Chief Rodney Monroe’s diploma from Virginia Commonwealth...

Richmond mayor race seems close

Richmond’s mayoral race is a virtual tie between Del. Dwight Clinton Jones and City Council President William J. Pantele with a slew of undecided...


October 25, 2008

Little gas war: Nice while it lasted

Two gas stations in South Richmond have called a cease-fire on their gas price wars. Too bad. At noon Friday, Abd Al Amari, manager of the Chevron station...

VCU celebrates 40th birthday

Virginia Commonwealth University is celebrating its 40th birthday today with a bash at Monroe Park. It’s part of the “Fortieth and Forward”...

Police group calls for investigation in to Monroe degree

The Fraternal Order of Police in Charlotte, N.C., wants an investigation into Police Chief Rodney Monroe’s diploma from Virginia Commonwealth University....

Richmond man found guilty in’03 death

A Richmond man was found guilty yesterday in the 2003 killing of a Henrico County man in the city’s North Side. Clifford Noel, 26, was convicted...

Officer, 2 others injured in crash

Three people were injured yesterday morning in a crash that occurred during a pursuit involving Richmond police at a busy Fan District intersection. The...

Suspect’s competency at issue

A competency hearing has been ordered for a man accused of strangling his mother at their home in Richmond’s Fulton Hill neighborhood. Judge Richard...

Dove Court demolition starts next Saturday

Dove Court’s days are numbered. A week from today, demolition will begin on the 60-unit housing complex at First Avenue and Dove Street in Richmond’s...

What’s the hot new market? Pawnshops
By RYAN KOST THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

At All That Glitters Jewelry and Loans, aesthetic and sentimental values get checked at the door. Here, patrons line up to pawn their memories for money....

Richmond group chooses candidates

The Richmond City Democratic Committee has announced its endorsements in the races for mayor, City Council and School Board. In addition to backing Dwight...

Richmond’s Own

Virginia Commonwealth University celebrates its 40th birthday. While the school has created its share of controversy recently, this is a time not for recrimination...

Summit set next week for empowering men

A three-day event starting Thursday is expected to draw as many as 6,000 men to the Greater Richmond Convention Center to pray for their neighborhoods...

TIME CAPSULES LARRY HALL

Richmond gave a warm reception in 1932 to FDR As the Great Depression tightened its grip on the nation in 1932, Richmond welcomed Franklin D. Roosevelt...

BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU

Richmond Because of a forecast of rain today, the Make a Difference Day project scheduled for Byrd Park has been postponed until Nov. 8. The event is a...


October 24, 2008

Richmond man found guilty in ‘03 death

A Richmond man was found guilty today in the 2003 killing of a Henrico County man in the city’s North Side. Clifford Noel, 26, was convicted of first-degree...

Council, School Board endorsements also made

In addition to endorsing Dwight Clinton Jones for mayor Thursday night, the Richmond City Democratic Committee also endorsed candidates for City Council...

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