Jun 16, 2009
City: No Running On Canal Walk
June 16, 2009 | 11 Comments
Starting this week, those heading to Richmond’s scenic Canal Walk may notice something new along the picturesque path: ‘No Running’ signs. The warnings have been put up by Richmond’s Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department to combat the growing epidemic of physical activity along the 10-year-old city walkway. Those caught running or moving at speeds [...]
Jun 11, 2009
Giant Baby Ruth Bar Floating Down River
June 11, 2009 | 3 Comments
Officials are urging Richmond residents to remain calm in the wake of a log-like clump bobbing in the James River, which has now been confirmed as “just a Baby Ruth bar.” The 50-foot long, two-story high block of chocolate-covered peanuts, caramel and nougat floated down the James late yesterday, and is currently wallowing in the low river [...]
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 [...]
Feb 12, 2009
Forgotten Plane Lands At Airport After Circling Runway For 72 Years
February 12, 2009 | 1 Comment
A bygone era Douglas DC-3 airliner made a successful landing yesterday at Richmond International Airport after air traffic controllers apparently forgot all about the plane, which waited nearly 72 years for runway clearance. The 31 passenger aircraft, operated by the now-defunct Eastern Air Lines, touched down at 3:32 p.m. on Runway 3, airport officials said. [...]
Guy Who Lives Above 3 Monkeys Tired Of Asking Everyone To Keep It Down
Nick Cavalieri, who has lived in the apartment directly above 3 Monkeys Bar and Grill since November, is getting "more than fed up" with having to continuously tell his neighbors to be quiet, the 30-year-old said today.
"Monday through Sunday, I hear those guys partying pretty much every night," Cavalieri said. The University ...
