May 18, 2009
Report: Majority Of Twenty- And Thirtysomething Glassware Stolen From Local Bars
May 18, 2009 | 3 Comments
A report released today by Virginia Commonwealth University presents new evidence that an overwhelming majority of all glassware found in the homes of the city’s twenty- and thirty-something restidents is, in fact, illegally removed from local restaurants, pubs and breweries.
The 149-page report found that nearly 92 percent of residents aged 22 to 38 had “a suspicious number” [...]
May 11, 2009
City residents awoke this morning to the sound of golf claps resonating throughout the Richmond skies, a stream of applause typically done out of appreciation – though, possibly mockery – rather than actual excitement.
Richmond police said the light, rapid sounds of subdued clapping began around 2 a.m., growing louder by the hour. By 8 a.m. [...]
May 06, 2009
Apr 16, 2009
Drug Company Discontinues Pollen-Flavored ChapStick
April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Richmond-based Wyeth Pharmaceuticals said today that it would immediately halt production of its recently-introduced pollen-flavored ChapStick, citing a “severe lack of judgement and scientific research” before the lip balm was released to the public.
The move comes after the company acknowledged that the new ChapStick – a lip-moistening ointment mixed with the yellow-green coarse grains found [...]
Feb 17, 2009
Richmond Now Available In 3-D
February 17, 2009 | 7 Comments
Thought you knew the Richmond skyline? Take another look.
Buildings, parks, trees, highways and more now appear to show length, width, depths and height when viewed from any angle – and without the need for special 3-D glasses.
“I was looking at the skyline from across the [James] river the other day, and it was like the [...]
Virginia First Lady Can’t Stop Talking About ‘The Hangover’
Virginia First Lady Anne Holton told reporters this morning that she has now seen the new comedy The Hangover three times and can't stop gushing about the box office hit with friends and family members.
"I have to admit that going ...
