archive for August, 2007
August 17, 2007
this week @ the Westhampton
This week at the Westhampton Theatre : Becoming Jane and Death at a Funeral.
August 17, 2007
Near West Quest Treasure Hunt.
Think you know the Near West End? Test your knowledge with the Near West Quest: The Undiscover’d Country treasure hunt!
August 17, 2007
University of Richmond Announces Leadership Forum Lineup
UorR’s Jepson Leadership Forum discuss Rhetoric & Reality: Race & Gender, Power & Politics. The series starts on Sept. 25th and runs through Spring. Read more >
August 18, 2007
Adopt a Tree in the neighborhood
The city’s Adopt a Tree Program is on again! Get a tree planted for a mere $50 and the promise to water and care for your tree in its first year. The actual cost of the tree and planting is around $250, so this is a great deal. The tree even comes with a “gator bag” for watering.
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August 18, 2007
Teacher Arrested for Having Sex with Student
31-year-old private school teacher Daniel Hughes was recently arrested after accusations of a year-long sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Read more >
August 18, 2007
Henrico Names New Fire Chief
From the Times Dispatch: Read more >
Edwin W. Smith has been named fire chief for Henrico County, capping a 33-year rise through the division. Edwin W. Smith has served since 2000 as a division chief.
August 18, 2007
Univ. of Richmond Tied for 40th Place
According to U.S. News & World Report, the University of Richmond ties for 40th place out of 122 colleges & universities for the “best liberal-arts university.” Read more >
August 19, 2007
Univ. of Richmond “Leaded” Show Starts Sept. 5
Display puts pens, pencils and paper on focus in addition to providing information on the various “technologies” that are placed behind various writing instruments. Exhibit opens on Thursday, August 23rd through Sept 30th with a lecture and reception Sept. 5th from 7 to 9pm.
