The Official Guide To Richmond's Far West End
If technology has helped create a generation of couch potatoes, Henrico County is testing whether another kind of technology can get them moving. Henrico County Schools announced it is launching a pioneering pilot program at three county elementary schools designed to track students’ physical activity and reward them for their achievements.
Kate Hall, CEO and founder of the popular parenting blog Richmondmom.com, nearly dropped the phone when she heard the news. Chevy had selected Kate among 5 bloggers nationally to take a road trip to Texas and participate in this year’s SXSW Interactive Conference.
Colonel Van T. Barfoot was a man who fought for what he believed in his entire life. A World War II veteran and recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the armed services, Barfoot not only fought for his country, but for the freedom to fly Old Glory decades later on a free-standing flagpole in his Short Pump neighborhood.
A popular southside restaurant has crossed the river and opened up shop in Short Pump. Kabab Grille, a Pakistani staple in Chesterfield since 2006, opened last month in the Towne Center West development.
The Deep Run Marathon Dance student committee will be hosting a “Remember the Titans” Movie Night. Tickets are $5 per person at the door for a meet and greet with 87-year-old Coach Yoast, Petey Jones, and several other Original Titans. Light concessions will be available during the meet and greet and attendees are welcome to bring items to be autographed and take photos with the Titans.
One lucky guy from Richmond is giving his girlfriend a unique proposal this Valentine’s Day, and it will all culminate in Short Pump tonight.
On January 7, 2012, Sherry Arnold, a 43-year-old mother and teacher, left her house in Sidney, Montana, at 6:30 a.m. for an early morning run. When she didn’t return home later that morning, her community searches, and only one clue had been found: one of her running shoes.
As an athlete and physical education teacher at Rivers Edge Elementary School, Rhett Rutman started to realize there weren’t many books that promoted exercise within the classroom, so with an R.E.B. Award grant he won in 2009, Rhett and his wife, Meredyth, created a children’s book about two subjects close to their heart–exercise and children.
Short Pump cupcake bakery Frostings took second place on Cupcake Wars, a realty show where bakers vie for $10,000 and a chance for their sweets to appear at a culinary event.
As 2011 comes to a close and we prepare to ring in the new year, There are three big events taking place in Short Pump. The Wine Loft, the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa and Aloft Richmond West are all hosting big events. We have the full rundown on how you can take part.
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