Richmond Virginia News Time Capsule August 2009 

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Hard News, Politics 
 
 Panhandler ban should be rejected
Two UR students confirm having swine flu symptoms...VCU, UR manage possible swine-flu cases
-University officials describe influenza response plan  
The World Falls Apart, and Virginia Gets More Business As Usual  
 
 '89 Thesis A Different Side of McDonnell
Va. GOP Candidate Wrote on Women, Marriage and Gays
-McDonnell repudiates some views in thesis...Pinning down McDonnell...McDonnell thesis draws fire
-McDonnell's thesis adds new twist to campaign...attacks ‘fornicators, cohabitators’
-Thesis (PDF, via Washington Post)
Public housing in Richmond
Another Broad Street Face-Lift
Doug Wilder: What I Expect From Our Next Governor
Why did Battery Park Flood Again?
Recommendations to Improve Richmond’s Government  
 
Block Parties Are the New [Old] Community Builders  

Listen to Council meetings and committees | Audio 

Shockoe businesses sue city for $31 million
 NBC12 | Times Dispatch
 
Shockoe Bottom has yet to fully recover from Gaston...Five Years After Hurricane Gaston 
Spider News
-Family Foundation at UofR Tuesday, Students Meet Monday to Respond...Update | Student gay pride group protests on-campus conference 
-Azerbaijani authorities further charge Hajizada
-The University of Richmond’s ranking with the Princeton Review 
Ad Wars
-Deeds Ad Hits McDonnell on Bush 
-Ads depict Deeds as a big spender
Louie's Death
 A personal family tragedy
Twitter: @RichmondSPCA 
-NBC12 Exclusive Interview with Robin Starr (4:25)...Death of Robin Starr's dog sparks strong emotions...Controversy continues to surround Robin Starr 
 
While supporters rally around the SPCA’s Robin Starr after the tragic death of her dog, ethicists say the fallout is far from over.
  
First Post-Crisis Story: Richmond SPCA Rescues Puppies from NC Puppy Mill | Photos
  
Legacy:
-Smart tips for protecting pets in heat and during storms
 
City Investigation:
-Official Statement: City of Richmond Animal Care and Control Program Manager Jody Jones (via WRVA) 
-City animal care unit investigating death of SPCA leader’s dog
-No Charges For Richmond SPCA CEO
   
Official Reaction:
-Board of Directors of the Richmond SPCA (via NBC12) 
-ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres (via CBS6) 
-Humane Society of the United States President Wayne Pacelle (via CBS6) 
 
Coverage/Community Discussion:
-Hot car kills dog of SPCA leader...First Edition (broke the story)...Robin Starr Stories
-RTD Opinion: (1) Editorial: Richmond SPCA: Humane  (2) Michael Paul Williams: Sad case of a dog’s death presented test of leadership
-CBS6 
-NBC Washington
-Richmond.com...Rewind: Robin Starr Q&A 
-RVANews 
-Style Weekly...Rewind: Robin Starr and Jeanne Bridgforth fight passionately for Richmond's dogs and cats. So why do people think they're fighting each other? 
-WRIC8 
-WRVA
 
Reaction to the Media Coverage:
-SPCA story touches nerves, stirs (Times Dispatch) readers’ emotions 
-They'll Hire Anyone These Days... 
-"We may all be in a conversation, but be aware you may be just as culpable." 
-Andy Jenks is up to no good
 
PR Case Study:
-It’s a “CRISIS!” Now what? 
-SPCA Leader Paying the Price of Prominence
 
Blog Reaction:
-Starr's dead dog 
-A tragedy for the Richmond SPCA
-VA SPCA President’s Dog Dies In Car 
-Twitter Reactions

National Headlines:
-AP/Huffington Post: Richmond SPCA CEO Robin Starr's Blind, Deaf Dog Dies After 4 Hours In Hot Car 
-Baltimore Sun: Richmond SPCA head leaves dog in hot car for hours 
-Fox News: Dog Belonging to CEO of Richmond SPCA Dies After Being Left in Hot Car 
-Kansas City Star: Dog of Michael Vick's leading critic dies in hot car 
-phillyburbs: Bad example: SPCA exec's dog dead after 4 hours in hot car 
 
Last Word: Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Frozen Foods CEO Accidentally Overcooks Lean Cuisine 
Introspective RVA
-Love, Hate, RVA 
-River City Roast Jokes 
-Cour de Cessation 
-My first encounter with Richmond was not that fine. 
-Top 40 Under 40
-Richmond's Game Changers - You Pick 'Em
-Just let Richmond be itself
-Love it or Leave It?!
Beset by self-imposed obstacles and stronger competition, Richmond’s greatest retailer slowly backed itself into a corner...Even Weekly, Style Delivers the Groceries
 
 Who Is The Ukrop’s Private Equity Bidder? Not the Likely Suspects
  
Ukrop’s Super Markets donates $200,000 to nonprofits 
 
Doswell Woman’s Ukrops Valued Customer Card Again a Disappointment 
City Allocates $6.3 Million For Hole To China
Supervisors OK Wal-Mart near battlefield in Orange 
AP | Free Lance Star
-At meeting, most speakers favor Wal-Mart in Orange 
 
Foes urge Wal-Mart to reconsider 
 
Ashland a symbol that small towns, Wal-Mart can co-exist 
Is Deeds planning a Kaine mutiny?

Urban Schools Use Marketing to Woo Residents Back 
-We moved into the city and our boys go to city schools. Wouldn't trade it for anything. 
-Rewind: Why raise kids in the city?
-Rewind: 4th District Choice Campaign 
 
Educators tell what qualities make a good teacher  

Governor Race Fact Checker: Charter Schools 
Aggressive Dog on Buttermilk Trail
 
Hurricane Bill Skirts East Coast (via) 
  
Waves build as Hurricane Bill makes its way up the coast...Hurricane Bill sweeps by, leaving high swells in wake 
 
Inventors hope to tame the hurricane tempest
 
 Cataclysmic Camille: After 40 years, Nelson County's wounds still fresh...A date, a flood and a gecko named Gaston
6 qualify to run for Richmond council seat
Richmond’s social-services agency overbilled nearly $4 million to state
-CBS6 | NBC12 (Rachel DePompa)
In Va. Gov.'s Race, No Limits on Gifts or Questions
 Campaign Contributions Worry Some Virginians  
How did you propose marriage to your wife?
  
The Deeds Offensive
NBC12 Decision Virginia | Times Dispatch | Washington Post
Home resales surged in July...9% of Virginians Facing Mortgage Trouble 
Goochland Citizens call for more transparency
In a political year, the parties join hands to condemn a double-dealing lawmaker.  

House Speaker Orders Investigation...Hamilton's ODU deal spurs state ethics inquiry...Hamilton Subject to Ethics Review
 
Hamilton considered resigning his seat, but won't...Hamilton campaigns door-to-door...Hamilton's conflict of self-interest...Top Republican joins criticism of Hamilton (McDonnell "Disappointed" in Hamilton) 
Hajizada’s supporters appeal to Congress for bloggers’ release
Just let Richmond be itself 
 
Love it or Leave It?! 
Kaine To Cut Va. Budget By $1.3 Billion
AP | CBS6 | Daily Press | Roanoke Times | Times Dispatch | VA Pilot | Washington Times
 
Budget Politics in Virginia
Towing companies overcharging in Richmond

Harris Teeter Outbid on Ukrop’s
-Harris Teeter can't cut Ukrop's mustard?...Could news of a private equity firm eyeing Ukrop's change the face of the grocery chain?...Private equity firm could buy Ukrop’s...Ukrop’s in Negotiations With Potential Buyer...Ukrop's Tale Takes Another Twist 
-Times Dispatch (Hottest "Discussion") | Downtown Short Pump | Free Lance Star | NBC12 | Richmond.com | Roanoke Times | RVANews | Va. Gazette |  WRIC8
 

 Who’s leaking news about Ukrop’s? 

 Official Ukrop's Response: People sure do like to talk. | Twitter Feed
 
Ukrop’s future is uncertain, but what about the tenants next door?
  
River City Hall 37  

Bowing to the Highest Bidder 
More Retail
-hhgregg moving into Short Pump and Chesterfield 
-Wal-Mart considering locating in Powhatan | Why ‘big box’ is a big, bad deal 
Richmond's Game Changers - You Pick 'Em
  
Be the change. 
-HandsOn Greater Richmond's HandsOn Day 2009 
Privatizing History: VCU Paves Over the Dead
A Legacy on the Line
McDonnell Ahead In Governor's Race; Va. Voters Aren't Locked In, Poll Says; Economy, Transportation Top Issues | Times Dispatch
 McDonnell (R) 47% 
Deeds (D) 40%
Undecided 13%
 
McDonnell: “I am focusing on the economic issues”...Deeds strategy shift continues with African-American push
 
Abortion and the Virginia Race
 
Creigh Deeds Has Returned A Signed Virginia Gun Owners Pledge 
Court strikes down Hajizada and Milli’s appeal 
-Girlfriend says Hajizada loves his country 
Recession Causing Teachers To Spend More On Classroom Supplies
A tour of Richmond’s retail blight
Car towing—a slice of life in the Fan
The Future of Church Hill?
SMCEDU in Virginia: Social Media in Education Conference 
-New Forums: Tackling Community Issues Via Emerging Media 
-The ongoing conversation about the Virginia Education Wizard 
-Virginia Education Wizard 
-#steakchat archives
Issues Launch of the Day... 
-McDonnell Proposes Drug Courts, Lifetime Sex Offender Tracking 
-Deeds open to tax increase for transportation
Varina Saved?
Ukrop's Organic Roots
 Southwest Virginia farmers would be "devastated" if Ukrop's changes hands. 
 
Ukrop Park dedicated 
RVANews and VCU’s School of Mass Comm Students 7 part series on homelessness in Richmond  
-Group Seeks ‘Real Change’ for Panhandlers 
-Who Can Help: An Overview of Richmond’s Resources for the Homeless
-Agencies seeing more homeless children
-Herd of Turtles 
-7% Increase in Richmond’s Homeless Population 
 
One man’s journey  

Richmond-area homeless numbers up 11% in a year
 
Poverty: Who Cares?
Maggie Walker’s Diversity Complex
The Low-Down on Richmond
City wants feedback on proposed changes to charter
Virginia Governor's Race Examined
 
Is the Virginia Governor Race About Obama?...Candidates diverge on using Obama...Obama's Campaign Efforts a Double-Edged Sword in Virginia Governor Race...Can Obama help Democrat in governor's race?...State Races Seen as Tests for Obama
  
Holsworth's Scorecard
 
It's Time for Deeds to Step Up to the Plate on a Tax Increase
 
Daily Kos/Research 2000 Virginia Poll | MSNBC
McDonnell (R) 51% 
Deeds (D) 43%
Undecided 6%
  
McDonnell gives Republican response to Obama address...spars with Obama on jobs, health care 
-Dems Attack McDonnell on Sotomayor...Deeds to Wage Risky Attack On Opponent's Abortion Views
In eastern Henrico, a fear of fading farms
 
Of 339,000 acres protected in Va., only about 5,000 in Hampton Roads
Chesterfield County to consider adding new districts
Paper Politics: Without Bureaucracy
From the ballot box to the bullet box
When U-boats attacked
The new Appalachian feud erupts at a West Virginia Rally against surface coal mining.
Rallying Va. for Deeds, Obama recalls '08 campaign...President Tells His Backers To Get 'Fired Up' for Deeds
   
At Deeds rally, Obama defends his Administration...Deeds brings in Obama, kicks off organizing effort
 
Goldman Says Dems Need To Go On Offense
Azerbaijani court agrees to hear appeal from Hajizada and Milli on Monday
#Ukropalypse...Harris Teeter may delay distribution center
   
Harris Teeter's plans for King George County distribution center delayed
 
Ukrop Park open for soccer; swimming to follow 
State’s budget shortfall could reach $1.5 billion...state job cuts may be on the horizon 

Russian subs were tracked for days, U.S. military says
Style Cover: Familiar Territory
It’s back to square one — again — for Shockoe Bottom. Why a plan for Richmond’s most historic neighborhood just might stick this time. 
State's Infant Mortality Rate Drops
Public Policy Polling August 4, 2009 Virginia Governor Poll | Twitter 
-Deeds' Problem
-Deeds, McDonnell and Dog Days Polls
-McDonnell builds a lead over Deeds 
  
McDonnell rejects birth controversy, non-commital on Palin
 
Progressives take exception to “Deeds Country”
Spostylvania Woman injured, her pet put down after attack...Officials say Spotsy woman was attacked by her son's dog | CBS6 | NBC12
 
Two People Treated After Rabid Fox Attack 
Things looking bleak in Richmond district, Fed says
Albemarle's Ashes Pt. 1
Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality demand VCU stop Shockoe paving
-About 20 protest VCU paving project in Shockoe Bottom
 
VCU's bulldozers in Shockoe Bottom may actually protect slave burial ground 
Gloucester Bridge jumper survives leap and jellyfish
Richmond School Board members feel left out
Kaine speaks on cutting Virginia's budget
King George volunteer fireman dismissed by county's paid fire chief a month after supervisors gave the chief control of all emergency-services workers
Orange Planning Commission sets date for Wal-Mart hearing do-over
-HOW I SEE IT: Myth vs. fact in Wilderness Wal-Mart debate 
-The retailer's plan to build a store near a historic Virginia battlefield merits a study of possible alternatives
Jimmy Dean rebuilding after April fire at Henrico home

Where is Michelle O?
Monticello...Norfolk...Caroline County

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Features, Entertainment, Life
 
10 great places to stream through cities
The Bopst Show 70
Visitors to Colonial Beach throw sand on possible plans to restrict visitor behavior
Historically black schools ‘serve the underserved’
The Never-Ending Film Project: A Conversation with Loosen My Tie Filmmaker Michael Hagan

Tinz & Topp in Tears
The fracturing of an haute-Wasp fairy tale
Gawker | Zimbio
 
Tinsley Mortimer: 'America's Answer to Princess Di'
 
Rewind 
Tinsley Mortimer Splits with Husband...SPLITSVILLE?
 
Is Park Avenue Princess Tinsley Mortimer Finally Going to Get Her Crown?...A prince, his girl, and the talk of New York...TINSLEY FLIPS FOR CASTLE MAN
    
 A Special Goodbye from Tinsley Mortimer
 
YOU'RE A NEW YORKER IF... 

Just Football...
Vick struggled to find his rhythm in Eagles debut...A glimpse of Vick 
-Photo Gallery
  
Eagles fans greet Vick warmly...Vick's Philly debut was monotone, warm welcome seemed off-key 
ODU's football dreams kicking off...Foreman Field Interactive 
Local tourism is THAT bad (Williamsburg)
Virginia Beach faces uphill climb in call for more bike lanes
The Hottest Restaurant in Richmond:
Geaux Balliceaux!...New restaurant transports and impresses...Balliceaux Walking the Walk
 
New Restaurant Balliceux Or Balliceaux Or However You Say And Spell It Getting Great Reviews 

Merchandisers seek the Intimidator's sales touch
 
Intimidator 305 will be the Biggest, Baddest and Meanest on the East Coast
-Intimidator 305
-Free Lance Star | Herald Progress | Scene Daily | Times Dispatch | Ultimate Rollercoaster | Yahoo!
 
NASCAR driver, race car to honor 9/11 victims  

NASCAR drivers invited to White House gave to GOP

New bowling alley complex coming to Hull Street Road area | Times Dispatch 
 
Goochland Drive-In Theater
 GRAND OPENING AUGUST 28,2009
NBC12 | Richmond.com | Times Dispatch | WRIC8 | WRVA
WTF: Makoto Is Once Again the Top-Rated (DC) Restaurant in the Annual Zagat Guide
Norfolk says bagel shop owes $98,155 in back rent
Average dude: An experiment in mediocrity
Rhymes With Odd: Richmond Folk-Rock Outfit Ilad
Richmond has great bicycle shops
Hip Hop Commonwealth
-RichCity Mixdown: Hip Hop in Richmond 
-Hip Hop Built In Virginia: Shakara Entertainment Won’t Compromise On Loyalty 
-N.E.R.D. has apparently added a female member 
-Total Clipse: One of Virginia Beach’s “rap ambassadors” discusses the tour, the album and his duo’s connection with the Neptunes. 
-'Back to basics' with Raekwon...Raekwon Speaks On OB4CL2 Album, Releases Tracklist & Artwork 
The Minor Gods of Media Tour the Carpenter Center
 
CenterStage signals new chapter in Richmond’s arts community
 

source  
Style Weekly Cover:
The Curtain (Finally) Rises
After eight years, $73.4 million and plenty of politics, arts groups are about to get a new boost at an old stomping ground. Featuring Scott Bass, Mary Burruss, Clarke Bustard, Don Harrison, Jason Roop, Edwin Slipek Jr. and Deveron Timberlake 
-CenterStage Gets an Elbow, a Hug and a Lot of Attention in Style
 
Author Speaks!
Roy Proctor : Richmond CenterStage’s suggested and demanded changes to my book seemed dictated by a need to falsify history to meet image-polishing, fundraising and other agendas. 
-CenterStage book project held up by snag
-Can’t Rewrite History
-Proctor on the CenterStage story 

The "stage" is almost set in Richmond; Will the City's meals tax end when shows start at the Richmond CenterStage?
 
Arts in Crisis: Sure, You're Struggling. Deal with It.
-Live Blog  

Giddy up, oom poppa, omm poppa, mow mow  
-CenterStage Speaks! (Kind of)...The Answers From CenterStage
-(Gallery 5) From our arts organization to yours. Please help to build a list of questions for Centerstage
  
Season Takes Shape at CenterStage...CenterStage Behind the Scenes...At Long Last – Lights, Camera, Action: The wait is over for Richmond’s performing arts complex...Can we talk about The Performing Arts Center in a light that is bright?...Carpenter Theatre and Richmond CenterStage Photo Gallery 
 
Performing Arts in the Cross Hairs this Week 
3 New Independent Arts Websites:
-Culture
RPRSNTRVA (via)
-Music
Richmond Rampage
-Art
RVA Artblog
Innovators: Tiffany Glass Ferreira and the Real Small Art League (Part 1)
Best Friends Day 8 | Blog | MySpace
Recap:
-alcohol-fueled observations on alcohol-fueled culture in RVA, USA 
-Blaaahg
-Charlottesvillian Shenanigans
-Commonwealth Times 
-i could go on and on 
-i know things
-Johnny Hugel.com 
-Need Supply 
-of everyday life  
-OMGWTFRVA
-Parasol Party 
-Rumors in Richmond 
-RVANews
 
Graffiti Related To Best Friends Day? (w discussion)
    
Observers report several #bfd09 attendees confronted by @richmondpolice in walnut alley. Arrests confirmed, no charges made public.  

New Issue
RVA Presents: The Best Friends Day 8 "The Ocho" Guidebook | RVATV | Twitter #bfd09
-Richmond Rampage | RVANews | RVAMag Pre-Party
 
Hat Factory | Twitter
    
Hat Factory Photo Gallery  

Hat Factory Partners Outline Restaurant Details-- The Richmond Times Grill  
 
Hat Factory ready to enter Richmond’s live music arena 

New Plans for Lady Byrd
-The Hat Factory owners: Lincoln Theatre Schedule | Ultimate Entertainment Bands
-Rewind: Lady Byrd building owner has plans for bankrupt Toad's Place
Edgar Allan Poe: The Original RVA Goth
Guerrilla Goodness: Takin’ It To The Sidewalks
The Bopst Show: “Every Morning” (Episode 69)
KISS to stop at the Hampton Coliseum this fall
Top 40 Under 40
Barbecue and Beyond
In Richmond, Va., down-home cuisine is elevated to something more
-What do you think of his suggestions? 
Blue Ridge Marathon organizers hope the race will eventually infuse millions of dollars into the region's economy...Outdoor stores, outfitters and guides can play a role in boosting economic development and attracting young professionals. 
With her adoptive mother, Spotsylvania teenager returns to the land of her birth and the Chinese orphanage where she was left as a baby
Economy is milking farmers out of savings...Slow economy ripples through farm fields
There will be bacon
 
Isle of Wight farm goes natural 
 
Poisonous snake lashes out at a family member in the dark of night
 
DIY cigarettes? Some smokers start growing tobacco
The Adventitious VCU Culture: Some simple advice for freshman forays
 
Kappa Sigma loses charter for hazing 
Zombies took over the "Real World DC" house
In Our Wine Tasting, Virginia Shows It Can Compete With France and Napa Valley (via)
Style Cover: In search of tradition and truth in a modern world, Richmond’s tiny population of Hasidic Jews practice quiet, strict yet joyful lives.
Imagine a city known for its entertainment and hospitality
Charismatic DJ TT Torrez is breaking out of her on-the-air boundaries. Is she getting too big for Richmond, too? 
-Follow @TTTORREZ 
Fan Bar Guides
-Caramelized OpiNIONS 
-OMGWTFRVA 
 
Be proud to be a drinker, and more importantly, be proud to be a Richmonder 
Monarchs team hold nothing back in first scrimmage
Fossil whale offers clues on feeding, handedness

Now’s the time to snorkel in the James River | Tips 
 
Scuba-diving enthusiasts, housing authority help city kids get a strange new view of the world 
 
People illegally catching big catfish in James...Poaching on James still problem 
Best of C-VILLE 2009
The Bopst Show: 68
Ground Xero Wrestling results from 8/15 in Hopewell, VA
Tanks for the memories; Artifacts of military history move south

Archie-Veronica wedding story line irks collector | Times Dispatch | Christian Science Monitor | MSNBC
Tobacco Avenue Tips: Robinson Street

The Life and Death of Jonny Z
 
 Everyone in Richmond should go to this event, I mean everyone...Mobile Murals Set the Scene for Jonny Z Festival
Announcing the opening of Gallery5's new craft gallery space!!
To our fallen friend - Nara Sushi | BizSense
Richmond chef brings talents to Mockingbird...Six Burner's Chef To Move On
Style Cover: After a 155-year run in Richmond the State Fair of Virginia readies for a long-distance run in horse country.
Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film Project - Premiere Screenings
Union battle plan gone cruelly wrong
Church's big sign gets Va. Beach's blessing

"Robot Chicken" Creators Host Skate Party In Richmond
-Official Website | On Wheels Website | Driving across country on a bus can make you a little punchy
-RVA TV Coverage
-Personal Stories: Marked Out | sirklavier | annedr0id 
   
Preview
-Seth Green and Matt Senreich are celebrating the release of the Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II DVD this summer by strapping on a pair of roller skates (RollerDome)
-Chicken and Dumb-plings
-Robot Chicken Dons Skates for Star Wars DVD Tour 

Best Cafes In The RVA
Lamb of God Announce New Tour, Adds Richmond | Metal News 
Timbaland's little brother, Sebastian, has his own hit
Cabby Pitches New Service: Free Party Bus | WRIC8 | CBS6 | OneWayRichmond
-To The Bottom and Back's free shuttle service | Twitter
Launches Wednesday August 12th | Carytown to Shockoe | 5p-3a
 
OMGWTFRVA Goes To The Bottom And Back 
Sadollah loses by TKO...gets knocked out 

Mr. Smith goes to Canton
-For Bruce Smith, Hall of Fame honor was in the 'sack'
-Bruce Smith stays in pursuit
 -Reduction led to gains for Smith
Rollins' pro-am a hit in hometown of Richmond
THE OCHO
Obscure Sports Sunday
-Polo match leaves Goochland 
-Cowboy Up: Bull riders face life and death out of the chute 
-Billiard parlors took style cues from patrons 
-Woodbridge ‘pitch’ scores with DC-area cricket fans 
-A New York Sports Scene With No Millionaires 
One to Crow about
Ungrateful Toddler Orders PB&J At LuLu’s, LuLu’s For Christ’s Sake
Richmond's Pocket Parks = Hidden Gems
  
Paradise Found...Geometry / Paradise Park Revival
-Paradise Park: Twitter | Facebook
The Canal Walk
 
James River business breaking records
The Downtown Beef
Festival attendees pickin' fights over electric basses
Stoner Food Critic Knows Where to Find the Best Fare: Food Courts!
 
WaPo’s Yonan Signs Deal to Write Cooking-for-One Book
Style Weekly releases sixth annual Power List 
-"Challenging Tradition: Power in Richmond" Twitter Recap: #RVAPower 
-Rewind Top 75
Advice for Incoming VCU Freshmen...Great Advice 
Six Burner's Chef To Move On 
 
Interview with Dale Reitzer of Acacia
Museum 2.0
Balliceaux Cleans House
Richmond Baseball Deadline Comes and Goes
With ODU football tickets, demand greater than supply
Clean-Shaven Doswell Man not sure he’s Allowed to Shop in Ellwood Thompson’s Natural Foods Store
Poe Museum Gift Shop Has Mostly Just Stuff With Ravens On It
Richmond Magazine's Best & Worst 2009 Preview 
-Richmond's Best & Worst" Special Airs Tonight on 8 
-Worst of the Worst
-Best And Worst Of Richmond Mag A Sham? (Repost) 
-Worse Magazine: Richmond Magazine
   
The Best Blog Ever Created In The History Of The Modern World
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In age of cameras, junk yard dogs are rare breed
Richmond soccer player could play in Homeless World Cup
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Mike London isn't sweating his encore with his national champion Richmond Spiders

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Tech, Green, Media
 
 IT firm submits action plan
Landmark Media Enterprises puts Plume Street building up for sale 
September 3, 2009: Social Media Club Richmond presents Local Business and Social Media – Is It Working? 
-Moderator @KendallMorris from @theartofimpact
-Tommy Donovan (@richmondcomix)  - Richmond Comix
-Matt Lake (@mrl37) - Wine & Beer Westpark (Blog | Facebook)
-An Bui (@MekongRVA) - MeKong (Facebook)
-AnnMarie Grohs (@Amgrohs) - Morton's
5-7 PM Fuego | Mekong After-Party
-Follow @SMCRVA 
Entrepreneurship Workshop at University of Richmond to Include a 'Shark Tank' 

Virginia Tech and UVa: Trademarks and tradition before the football begins
Mac is back: Voice of Cavs leaps to rival 
Ektron Inc. Opens a New Office in Richmond 
Just paint and click 
-ArtQuiver.com 
Local Voices channel launching soon; will feature real people and stories from the community 
Soul-Searching on Facebook
Tech company claims pair stole secrets
Jane Chihocky, president of JANSON Communications in Manassas, has overcome adversity and setbacks to build a company specializing in public relations and marketing for the defense and aerospace industry
Nine Startups Present To The DC Tech Community At TECH Cocktail
Friday night light: High school sports mag kicks off
-Scrimmage Play 
 
Veteran Va. writers launch online sports section
-Virginia Sports Now
Kindle class: Darden tests e-book

Keeping it real with #hashbrownnetworking
 

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Richmond Grid Interview...It's Twestival Time (in Richmond) 
-Richmond Twestival 2009
-Twestival and RVAjazz: Call for recorded music
Dean Price of Henry County visited Washington this week to discuss alternative energy.
Richmond Family Magazine to launch in October
-Richmond Family Magazine | Twitter
When news breaks … which media outlet gets the credit?
RVAnews iPhone Site
WTKR's Ciara gets assault charges over scuffle

YouTube Video Spotlights Cancer Battle 
-Taylor Love
The next #SMCRVA event will be on Sept. 3 Mark your calendars. Details and tickets soon!
Who's That "Checkout" Girl?
-Paparazzi 
HGTV Project Used Carytown Firm, Tune in at 11 p.m.
Snooping bosses can catch workers' misbehavior online
Southern governors discuss climate change, energy
CBS6 News Team: Sandra Jones
Daily Progress, area nonprofit form partnership
-Progress hooks up with growth-watchers
Metro Tweets Far From Short And Sweet (or Decipherable)
Local company making a difference in the world of hunger
ACLU says it's ready to defend arrested blogger...ACLU offers: But JADE-watcher fears retribution  
 
Hobby or harassment? Blogger Strom jailed for cop site
-A persistent blogger annoys police -- and winds up in jail
Blogger seeing an explosion of growth
The 3 key parts of news stories you usually don’t get (via) 
New VITA chief meets with managers 

New VITA CIO expected to be named Thursday...Virginia's IT chief to give up 2nd job when replacement hired...State turns to private sector for new VITA chief
 
Northrop Grumman will not get more money, some lawmakers say 
 
Northrop Grumman to trim more jobs involved in Virginia IT overhaul...VITA budget overruns the norm 
Algae blooms spreading in Chesapeake Bay...Red tides appear in local waterways
States may pull public notices from newspapers
Salon Lays Off Six In Pursuit of Becoming a 'True Web Publication'
Loudounextra.com will cease to exist in its current form
Internet Summit seeks "Demo Showcase" Internet startups
Bumper Sticker Upsets T-D Publisher
TWITTER in the Media
 
Social Media in Richmond

A Real Practical Social Media Case Study:
-Exchanging Eat-Ups via Tweet-Up

SnagAJob.com to Join BigSpot.com on Coleman's No. 20
Skip Past the Ads, But You're Still Being Sold
Giving transportation a kick in the pants
King William Reservoir: Where to go from here?
Kaine announces IT award, grants
Three Richmond companies made the Inc. 500 list | Times Dispatch 
-Monday Q&A: A face for radio 
Exit Stage Right...@StyleWeekly Happy to announce that Don Harrison, our new Arts & Culture Editor, will start Monday. 
-Reaction: Buttermilk and Molasses | Richmond Theatre + Full Press Release
Pleased to Meet You ...Thornton Named Richmond.com 'Chief Connector'
-Is Media General/TD Regaining Traction?
New Richmond Websites!
-Boulevardizen.com | @boulevardizen ...A New Beginning
hyper local community news for Carytown, Boulevard, Upper Fan, & Museum District.
-RVATaste | @rvataste
a passion to discover new food and culture in the Richmond Virginia area. 
Local media mostly silent on their business
Making Green by Being Green
Star NY Times reporter went to high school in Richmond. Which one?
The key players of Washington's influential and controversial weeklypaper look back on its legacy (via)
Monday Q&A: News isn’t always free?
New technology helps athletes avoid brain injuries
'Church Hill People's News' bringing community together
-Today we are 5! 
-Church Hill People’s News
Procurement Czar
New TrafficTweet iPhone App Leverages Twitter Stream For Real-Time Driving Conditions 
-Mobomo 
"Launching, Growing and Selling Your Venture"
-A dry run for entrepreneurs 
Northrop Grumman executive decries state’s oversight of VITA
-Technology Partnership Has Made Important Progress in a Few Years

New Report Offers 5-Star Rating Guide for 200 Popular U.S. Beaches and Analysis Revealing Climate Change to Make Water Pollution Worse | Testing the Waters 2009 Full Report | Virginia Details NC MD SC
-Looking for a clean beach? Consult the stars...Fairview Beach gets national attention for its polluted waters 
Bedford County farm turns everyday trash into compost
Martin Agency Sends (United) Parcel on Its Way | Times Dispatch | Ad Week
Advertising's revenge of the nerds (via)
 
For Today’s Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics
8 New Startups Pop Out Of The LaunchBox
Green and Tonic
Living off the power grid in energy independent home
-Green Modern Kits | @greenmodernkits 
Marketing expo offers business advice on social media
  
Be aggressive. B-E aggressive. 
Redskins receiver is ‘Twitter King’ | @trentshelton 
-Redskins on Twitter 
-@thecooleyzone 
-@ChaseDaniel 
-@Dhall23 
-@redskinslb58 
-@rockym52 
-@devinthomas 
Twitter and Facebook: The New Face of Christian Evangelism
Richmond Grid Launches
A Conversation with Social Media Club Richmond’s Program Director Nathan Hughes
Too many buzz words in press releases
How Gawker Ripped Off My Newspaper Story
-Post Journo's Righteous Indignation Won't Save Journalism 
 
Remembering the Time When Radio Was Accused of Being The Death of Journalism 
Hey, Richmond, how about some yelps?
Social Matchbox Speakers Announced!
-TapMetrics
-Diditz
-Wegora
-Yonkly
-SocialFact
-Unblab
-SEC Watch
-Grasshopr
-Earth Aid Enterprises
-WinTheTrophy 
-GrouperEye
Making Green in Richmond
Va. Tech Prototype Vehicle Lets Visually Impaired Students Take the Wheel
-20 blind people test drive student-designed car
   
Virginia Tech engineers develop vehicle blind can drive
Stewart sought to cut Northrop Grumman payments
From a Texas Small Town and a Bedding Company, the Future of Journalism, Marketing, or Both
-Hodges Partnership 

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NBC12 announces several changes to newscasts
-WWBT’s Gene Cox leaving 11 p.m. newscast
-Don't Count Gene Cox Out. Ever.
-Ch-ch-ch-changes! 
  
Retrospective
Gene Cox's most memorable moments at NBC12 (so far!) 

Tobacco Avenue's Gene Cox Series
-To Spend A Little More Time At Fortress Of Solitude
-Pissed he didn’t make Style’s Power List 
-Knighted
-Given the 'cue cards and whiskey don't mix' talk again
-Putting Together Ultimate Frisbee Team 
-To Get Wolverine-Reassignment Surgery
 
Save Richmond: Do Donuts Have Holes?
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Overnight Shooting on VUU Campus...one arrested


Norfolk rethinks the way it shut two waterside bars...Waterside bars to stay closed, but more legal action to come
-What will become of Waterside? 
 
Rewind:
Alcohol permits to be revoked for 2 Waterside spots
-Waterside bars defy loss of liquor licenses
-Waterside bars denied liquor permits once courted by city  
Number of homicides in Richmond reaches 2008 total
Scene of students’ slaying peaceful
 
Police still seek leads in deaths of Tech students...Few clues, many tears after students' killings
-Roanoke Times Breaking News Blog
 
Visitation and Funeral for Heidi Childs | David Metzler
   
Neighbors did not hear shots...Neighbors shaken after meadow becomes killing field 
 
 Police seek suspects in Virginia Tech students' deaths
AP | Collegiate Times | The Hook | Times Dispatch
Accused killer 'a nice guy,' but odd, say those who knew him
Undaunted mystery: New push for answers 200 years after death of Meriwether Lewis
Henrico Police Arrest Five In Undercover West End Prostitution Sting
Robbery along Jeff Davis turns violent
Robber & Famous Dave's Employee Fight
Door to door solicitation scheme
Chris Brown Channel
E! | La Times | People | TMZ
 
Reaction:
Rhianna
-After Chris Brown sentencing, Rihanna goes dancing with Serena Williams, Queen Latifah at Greenhouse...looking browned off
 
Chris
Chris Brown Celebrates Escaping Jail With A Night Out In Hollywood...gave a rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Dirty Diana'
  
Chris' Mom
Recovering From the "Most Painful Moment" of Her Life 
 
Richmond's Top Cop Speaks About Brown's Community Labor...Chris Brown to get domestic-violence counseling at Catholic Charities | CathNews
-Richmond Catholic Charities
 
An Open Letter to the Chief of Police Regarding Chris Brown  

Chris Brown tipped to appear on Larry King Live  

Chris Brown Sentenced to Labor, Probation for Rihanna Assault...Richmond police to supervise Chris Brown’s community labor sentence (First Edition AP/Times Dispatch Discussion)
 
Rihanna Attack -- The Official Blow-by-Blow | More TMZ Also see Chris Brown and Rihanna had 'history of violence' 
 
Chris Brown sentenced to 5 years' probation in attack on Rihanna | More LA Times
Yellow Brick Road daycare closed | Times Dispatch 
Short Pump Shorts: Fitness Club Thefts & A New Smoothie Shop...Rash of thefts at American Family Fitness in Short Pump
14 Killed After TIE Fighter Crashes Into Downtown
VCU students robbed in back-to-back incidents...VCU issues robbery alert 
-Crime and Safety Reminder...Daily Incident Log 
-2 VCU students robbed at gunpoint
Commission asks: Is a crime worse if a child sees it?
Should we treat juvenile offenders as adults?
VCU presses charges against Larry Sanders
“Bicycle Robber” Arrested and I Knew Him Too
-Richmond police investigate bike-pedaling robber
Midlo couple seeks public help to solve $100,000 guitar theft
Hampton Roads ATM skimmer devices are giving thieves key to cash 
 
ATM Skimmer Scam...Do You Know This Guy?
-Times Dispatch | WRIC8 
Escaped thief found in Richmond | Times Dispatch 
Robbery Caught on Tape
Avalon is helping more than ever
Craigslist "Massage" at 1 AM Bandits
Boulevardizen | CBS6 | NBC12 | Times Dispatch
Cho's Medical Records Released
AP | NBC12 | Roanoke Times | Times Dispatch (First Edition)
-Families say files contradict Va. Tech 
-Former Virginia Tech counseling center director won't face charges for removing April 16 shooter's records | Times Dispatch...Tech counselors’ handling of Cho is defended 
Ex-VCU Police Chief in critical care
Five teenagers in Petersburg are accused of using City vehicles for their very own demolition derby
Wrongly convicted Norfolk man to get $633,000 from Va.
Crime Takes A Vacation During July? (via)
Short Sugars squeals on barbecue scam
The 60 Minutes Michael Vick Interview
-ESPN | AP/Times Dispatch
  
Vick says he recalls cops ignoring dogfights...NN Police Chief responds to Vick
 
Go, Vick, go, and take your pity party, too 
 
Philadelphia Media on Michael Vick
-The Philadelphia Inquirer 1 2 3 4 5
-Philadelphia Tribune 
-City Paper 
-ABC6 1 2 
-CBS3 
-NBC10
Fights outside teen parties at Richmond site raise concerns
-North Richmond News  
Break-Ins
SNICKERS
-CBS6 | Times Dispatch
 
PORN
-CBS6 | Times Dispatch | WRVA 
Grand jury indicts teen in alleged Landstown High bomb plot
Thieves target license plates
Matko Trial
Day 3: Guilty
Times Dispatch | WRIC8

Day 2
Matko slaying case could go to jury today  

Day 1 
CBS6 | NBC12 | Times Dispatch | WRVA
 
Defense lawyer: Don’t cite gang ties in Matko case...Trial for Teenage Suspect Accused of Killing Richmond Police Detective's Son 
Lawn equipment thefts growing in Roanoke
Dog Days
-Spotsylvania County woman and her 32-year-old so arrested because of false dog-attack story...Grrrrrr. Pit bulls. 
-CBS to air Vick's first interview on Sunday's '60 Minutes'
Laying down law on water

VMI is subject of sexism probe
Wife of early-onset Alzheimer's patient haunted by handcuffs
Wis. dealer who sold accessories to Pa. shooter also sold guns to Cho
Gov. Kaine pardons 3 of Norfolk Four...In refusing to give the Norfolk Four full pardons, Gov. Tim Kaine continues a Virginia tradition of believing false confessions 
Man pleads guilty in robbery at South Richmond Crossroads Coffee
Strip Robbery Suspect
Richmond Prosecutors Call Man "Dogfighting Kingpin"
Police Radio Problems Pose A Safety Threat? 
Thieves Target Elderly 
Central Virginians react to Chris Brown case 
Va. Beach exotic dancer convicted on assault charges
NFL should let Vick play now, Jesse Jackson tells The Pilot...Michael Vick's Welcome Home Party Postponed—What's Next? Death? Taxes?...Vick joins drills, talks to players at Landstown practice...Ex-QB Doug Williams to media: Let Vick saga play out 
Jeff Davis residents send message at National Night Out event
Court overturns ex-SEAL trainee's conviction in 1995 murder | Times Dispatch 
 
Imprisoned SEAL trainee seeks forgiveness and freedom 
In suit, ex-workers accuse Blackwater founder of murder
Okun receives 100-year sentence in $126 million fraud case
400 marijuana plants found in Powhatan
Fugitive says life on run was full of loneliness, loss and lies
Another Chinese-food delivery driver is murdered

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