As 2010 comes to a close and we prepare to open the book on 2011, it’s time to take a look back at the news stories that shaped the Far West End throughout the past year with our second annual top 10 countdown (reminisce with 2009′s here). From the changing of the guard of Ukrop’s [...]
Top 5 Weekend Events For Families: It’s A Wonderful Life, Harlem Globetrotters & More
Christmas weekend is here! Once you’re done visiting with grandma and are stuffed with a wonderful homemade meal, you may want to get out of the house for a bit! There’s plenty of holiday activities for the entire family to help shake the overdose of tryptophan, from The Harlem Globetrotters and a showing of the [...]
Your Personal Chef is at Kroger
Like many people in the area my family checked out the new Kroger at Broad and Lauderdale opening weekend. I couldn’t resist – I was intrigued. Before opening I had received a letter asking me to share what I wanted in a grocery store. And I wanted to see if Kroger listened. It was crowded [...]
Photos: Winter Storm Closes Businesses, Causes Traffic Headaches
Several inches of snow and freezing rain fell over Central Virginia Thursday, closing schools and businesses and putting a damper on holiday shopping. Hundreds of accidents were also reported throughout the metro area when snow began sticking immediately to below freezing asphalt just after rush hour.
Top 5 Weekend Events For Families: West End Comedy, Gingerbread House Making & More
The rush of the holiday season got you going crazy? Take some time this weekend to relax with a great family activity. From The Nutcracker put on by Richmond Ballet to a great comedy show right here in Short Pump, gingerbread house decorating at West Broad Village to Disney On Ice, there’s sure to be [...]
Suspects Arrested In Wyndham Break-Ins Following Fraudulent Purchases
Two young adults and one juvenile have been arrested, suspected of breaking into vehicles and stealing credit cards in the Wyndham community, then using those cards to make purchases around the Far West End. 21-year-old Kevin Boykin and 19-year-old Wynton Elrod are suspects in the case. Police are withholding the name of the third individual [...]
Wachovia Adding 200 Jobs to Innsbrook Call Center in January
Wachovia on Thursday announced plans to hire more than 200 workers to man its local call center. Approximately 220 positions will be added beginning in January and through the first half of 2011 at the company’s Innsbrook call center. Michael Schwartz Michael Schwartz is a reporter for RichmondBizSense.com, a Downtown Short Pump news partner. More articles [...]
Top 5 Weekend Events For Families: White Christmas, The Nutcracker “Sweet” & More
Christmas in Richmond is a magical time, with so many great things to do with the whole family! From the West End tradition of Glorious Christmas Nights at West End Assembly of God to White Christmas at the Barksdale Theatre, plus a “sweet” take on The Nutcracker at Deep Run High School, there’s lots going [...]
