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Kindergartners and first-graders in Henrico County will have access to tablet computers in their classrooms next school year. The Henrico County school division is planning to buy 1,500 iPads to distribute in every kindergarten and first-grade classroom countywide. Each classroom will get four iPads, estimated to cost approximately $578 each. The division is using $1.02 […]
Clovia Lawrence will be the featured guest at “Tavern Talk” on Monday, June 27, at 6pm at Howlett’s Tavern in Chester, VA to benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV). A seasoned broadcast journalist best known in the Richmond Metropolitan area as “Miss Community.” Ms. Lawrence employs her 20 years experience and a passion […]
Enroll your child or children in Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Camps now. The Great Escape Summer Camps will run June 27 through August 24 weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please visit www.richmondgov.com/parks. Have a good and safe summer!
Virginia’s request for federal tornado assistance has been denied, again. Disappointed, Gov. Bob McDonnell said he would seek other remedies for tornado damage to five Virginia localities. W. Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said in a letter to McDonnell that “the damage to dwellings and impacts from each of these distinct […]
Greyhound has started an upscale bus service from Richmond to New York. The new buses on the Greyhound express service include more comfortable seats and Wi-Fi, the company says. Greyhound Express buses run between Richmond and Newark, N.J., and New York City, with at least three direct round trips daily. Richmond service began Tuesday. Nonrefundable […]
This weekend, KISS FM is giving you a chance to be a part of the Michael Jackson Experience! We’re taking a look back at the life, legacy and music of the “King Of Pop.” All weekend we’ll be giving you the chance to win a copy of the Michael Jackson Experience for the Wii or […]
Men are reaching men as Miss Community Clo presents her 4th Annual “Now Ladies Listen Up! The Men Are Talking” men’s forum this Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trinity Family Life Center 3601 Dill Road Richmond, Va 23222. This is a free event with powerful speakers as Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, […]
At approx 1pm Henrico Police responded to a call for a rescue emergency at the Embassy Suite Hotel on Emerywood Pky. A male subject had fallen off the balcony and into the parking lot of the hotel. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is still under investigation by police and no details […]
Bicycling advocates urged a room full of enthusiasts Tuesday to promote the sport and do their part to help make Richmond a more bike-friendly place. Tuesday night’s event at the Science Museum of Virginia, highlighted the importance of Richmond’s bid to bring the World Road Cycling Championships to the city in 2015. The decision of […]
Congratulations to Michae Jamison for winning the Teacher Of The Week Finale! Check out the video and pictures for the event below… http://media.kyte.tv/js/kyte.jsKyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:550,height:380,p:”1763″,s:1383894,tbid:”57″});
from: Virginia.Gov RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today ceremonially signed seven pieces of legislation that strengthen re-entry policies in the Commonwealth and further enhance his commitment to ensuring a strong focus on prisoner re-entry in Virginia. The legislation includes increasing to 90 days the amount of time in which the court services unit must consult […]
