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President Obama will unveil his jobs plan before a joint session of Congress one day before his arrival in Richmond, Virginia. This statement is confirmed by a White House official speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of a public announcement. If the public gets behind the plan, he could benefit. However, Obama will face an […]
Dennis Bickmeier has been named the new President of Richmond International Raceway (RIR) Bickmeier has a background in Consumer Sales and Marketing for Michigan International Speedway. This explains why he wants to utilize the racetrack for community events while in or out of race season. Dennis Bickmeier joined me on the Tom Joyner Morning Show this […]
It’s bad enough when your wife divorces you over a lack of sex and the judge rules you “solely responsible.” It’s worse when she takes you back to court two years later and garners $14,000 in damages. But this apparently happened in—where else?—France, where a man known in court documents as Jean-Louis B. was ordered […]
The continent of Australia is an exciting and exotic land. Arguably, Australia has some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and animals. Speaking of animals, did you know koalas have something very special in common with humans? Koalas and humans are the only beings with unique fingerprints.
President Barack Obama will honor 2010 Chase Champion Jimmie Johnson and the rest of the 2010 Chase finalists at the White House today at 4 p.m. eastern. President Obama will meet and greet drivers Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch. But, drivers Tony Stewart, Greg […]
An Ohio man who missed his weekly work lottery pool while he was out with a back injury is suing his co-workers for a share of their $99 million jackpot. For 8 years, Edward Hairston diligently contributed $15 per month to his lottery office pool. His lawyer claimed he was cheated out of the winnings […]
New research shows that getting married could lengthen your life for up to 17 years. A study published in The American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that single men have a 32% higher chance of death than married men across a lifetime. That means they could die 8 to 17 years before the average married man. […]
It always seems that children grow up so fast. Especially, when they’re your kids. What’s truly interesting, though, is scientific studies show… Children grow faster in the spring.
Richmond Public Schools will operate a Back-to-School Call Center through September 9 to assist parents, students and others with their questions and concerns regarding the 2011-2011 school year. Citizens may call the Richmond Public Schools Back-to-School Call Center at (804) 354-1122 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Parents and students welcome to the 2011-2011 school year at Richmond Public Schools. Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools will greet you at Martin Luther King JR Middle School and Linwood Holton Elementary School on Tuesday morning. “In some instances, parents will be sending their children off to school […]
Monday, September 5th is the date set for distribution of The Richmond Partnership Of Churches “New Shoes For Back To School” event starting at 9am at Third Street Bethel AME Church, But news school shoes are needed for boys and girls in grades K – 12. Shoes can be dropped off at Third Street Bethel […]