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Fourth of July festivities this weekend

Fireworks, eating twice your weight in hot dogs and burgers, and getting hammered is what the Fourth of July is all about right? Of course. Fireworks, eating twice your weight in hot dogs and burgers, and getting hammered is what the Fourth of July is all about right?...

The Camel changes ownership, now split among four longtime employees

There's been a big ownership change at The Camel. There's been a big ownership change at The Camel. The West Broad Street music venue now belongs to four longtime employees. Formerly owned and operated by Rand Burgess, The Camel will now be run by Georgia Thornburg,...

‘This American Life’ spotlights RVA’s slave market history

A newspaper article from 1853 made for the basis of an interesting This American Life story this weeken A newspaper article from 1853 made for the basis of an interesting This American Life story this weekend. Described as "very matter-of-fact," the article details...

Uber, Lyft now (actually) legal in Virgnia

RICHMOND – After a yearlong ban, Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-sharing services soon will have a law allowing them to operate legally in Virginia. RICHMOND – After a yearlong ban, Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-sharing services soon will have a law allowing them to operate legally in Virginia. The House of Delegates on Friday joined...

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Virginia’s very own Keystone: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline

While those in Washington debate the proposed Keystone Pipeline, running oil from Canada down to Texas Gulf Coast, a similar project is trying to get approved here in Virginia - the 550-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline. However, locals are not giving up their land and scenic views so easily. While those in Washington debate the proposed Keystone...

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