Don’t be a Pretender!
You know you loved the 80s! But what’s your favorite decade for music? Take our survey!
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Don’t be a Pretender!
You know you loved the 80s! But what’s your favorite decade for music? Take our survey!
Perriello attacks Goode in Danville debate
Tom Perriello, Democratic challenger for the Fifth District congressional seat, went on the attack against incumbent Republican Virgil Goode last night during a debate in Danville before a crowd of more than 300.
UPDATE: Landmark hotel investor Halsey Minor sued by Sotheby’s
The financial foundations of the Landmark Hotel, the nine-story building rising on the Downtown Mall, may be shakier than they appear. Bloomberg.com is reporting that Halsey Minor, a principle investor in the Landmark Hotel, is being sued by Sotheby’s auction house for not paying $16.8 million for several art works, including Edward Hicks’ “Peaceable Kingdom.†Minor bought the painting in May for $9.6 million.
Biden answers Palin in Virginia Beach
On the morning after the raucous Sarah Palin pep rally last night in St. Paul, Joe Biden sought contrast in Virginia Beach, where he came this morning to have a serious discussion on foreign affairs and veteran’s issues with several hundred current and former members of America’s military.
Hello, conscious-living readers!
Boy, am I excited to be introducing our brand-new blog, Green Scene. I see this as a chance to talk with all of you on a regular basis about things that interest me anyway: everything from figuring out how to set up a rain collection system at my house, to local debates between developers and preservationists.
Council approves design for JPA bridge
The much-awaited decision of City Council to approve the redesigned Jefferson Park Avenue bridge is finally here.
Beer Run gets a “best” from national booze magazine
We’ll drink to that! Beer Run, the little Belmont suds joint that could, has eanred notice from Imbibe Magazine. The national drinking publication has listed the Carlton Road beer-and-local-good-food shop among the “Best Beer Shops” in the nation.
Homeland Security funds to aid Virginia localities
Gov. Tim Kaine announced today that the state has allocated $23.4 million in State Homeland Security Program funds to localities. September is National Preparedness Month.
Trojans turn Hoos into orange crush
A record crowd of 64,947 assembled at Scott Stadium on Saturday to watch Virginia’s 2008 football debut against the University of Southern California, and they bore witness to a Cavalier dismantling by a bigger, stronger, faster team. The Trojans returned to the West Coast with a 52-7 victory.
Final Thoughts on the DNC in Denver
I realize at this point most of you are probably out drinking and have moved on to more pressing matters like Michael Jackson’s 50th birthday, but figured I’d give this baby some closure.