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The Richmond hallway where Elvis Presley's most iconic photo was taken
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (21+ words) A Richmond theater hallway is where Alfred Wertheimer photographed Elvis Presley in 1956, creating the iconic image known as The Kiss....
Virginia's 'Styrofoam' ban reaches every food outlet, from trucks to caterers, on July 1
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...
How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America's First Snipers
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (1553+ words) This story was originally published in the June 1948 issue of Outdoor Life under the title "Fabulous Firearm: The Kentucky Rifle." The text been minimally edited to meet contemporary standards. Simultaneously the front sight was enlarged and the trigger guard strengthened…...
Virginia residents move closer to $35 power-bill rebates from a $650 million carbon fund
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (528+ words) A budget measure under consideration in Virginia could eventually lower electricity costs for some residents. If it takes effect, certain utility customers would get about $35 a year from the state's expanding carbon-credit revenue. The U. S. Sun reported that Virginia lawmakers approved…...
Billy Fallen brings Billy Pie back to Richmond with new pizza shop
1+ week, 1+ day ago (135+ words) Billy Fallen is back with a new Billy Pie restaurant in Henrico's West End. In this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with the longtime baker, restaurateur and entrepreneur behind Billy Bread, Aziza's on…...
Cochiloco pauses World Cup watch parties after large crowd prompts Richmond police response
1+ week, 2+ day ago (63+ words) Cochiloco, a Mexican restaurant in Richmond, is pausing World Cup watch parties after a large crowd gathered Tuesday night to watch Mexico play, prompting a Richmond police response in Scott's Additio. .. Cochiloco, a Mexican restaurant in Richmond, is pausing World…...
Richmond mayor takes action to hold apartment owners accountable after CBS 6 investigation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (68+ words) Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said the city is taking action after a CBS 6 investigation exposed poor living conditions at the Legacy at Imperial Village, a sprawling Northside apartment complex home to many seniors. Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said the city…...
Justice Department sues Virginia over firearm law
1+ week, 2+ day ago (374+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of State Police Wednesday, saying the state's new law restricting the future sale and purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms violates the Second Amendment. The…...
Plane that crashed in Dinwiddie owned by Richmond flight school
1+ week, 2+ day ago (707+ words) A single-engine plane that crashed Monday, June 29 while trying to land at Dinwiddie County Airport was part of flight instruction activity offered at the airport by a Richmond-based flight school, according to the airport manager. Jeremy Pultz told The Progress-Index…...
Budget carries major Virginia policy changes
1+ week, 4+ day ago (347+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia lawmakers approved Gov. Abigail Spanberger's 14 budget amendments Monday, completing work on the state's two-year spending plan ahead of the Wednesday's start of the new fiscal year. The Senate and the House of Delegates adopted all 14 amendments…...