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Grand Illumination’s 25th anniversary draws festive crowd


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Published Dec. 5, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.

Santa, the Snow Queen and Richmond’s mayor joined a huge crowd of people bringing in the holiday season at last night’s Grand Illumination outside the James Center in Shockoe Slip. Last night was the 25th anniversary of the celebration, and Mayor Dwight Clinton Jones declared yesterday “Grand Illumination Day,“ wishing peace, prosperity and good health for everyone ...

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Richmond Fed president sees economy growing next year


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Published Nov. 17, 2009 at 10:20 a.m.

The economy should grow at a reasonable pace next year, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond told state legislators this morning. In housing, Jeffrey M. Lacker said several indicators of sales and construction activity hit low points earlier this year and have already risen modestly. “Housing is no longer a major drag on GDP growth,“ he said, referring to gross domestic product, which is the sum total of goods and service produced in the country ...

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Monsters of Folk, Beatles and Byrds, Reno 911 and SunTrust Marathon


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Published Nov. 9, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.
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There's lots to do in Richmond this week. Check out some of our highlights ...

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Richmond Fed chief: Economy improving


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Published Aug. 27, 2009 at 11:01 p.m.

The outlook for the economy is improving, but a recovery is likely to be “slow and uneven for some time,“ the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond said yesterday as new government figures indicated the recession is waning. “Currently, the latest data indicate that the economy is leveling out,“ Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker said yesterday in a speech to business and community leaders in Danville, the center of a textile-manufacturing and tobacco-farming region with

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Sports Backers Marathon Training Team Kicks off Saturday


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Published May 27, 2009 at 1:33 p.m.
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  Don Garber does an amazing job of encouraging runners of all abilities to finish the SunTrust Richmond Marathon by signing up for the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team.  He and his cadre of experienced coaches are both encouraging and inspiring as they keep people focused on their goal of crossing the finish line.  Thousands of Richmonders have completed the 26-week program and felt the thrill of crossing the finish line!   ...

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Richmond Fed chief says recession could end this year


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Published May 4, 2009 at 11:01 p.m.

The U.S. recession may end this year as consumer spending and production rebound, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey M. Lacker said yesterday. “It now appears as if the pace of contraction is diminishing,“ Lacker said in a speech to business leaders in Charlottesville. “At some point later this year, activity will bottom out and begin expanding again.“ ...

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Video of the Day: Some workplace tips for Earth Day


Published April 22, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.


Today is Earth Day. Here are some tips for creating a greener workplace.

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Top Five Weekend Events


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Published April 16, 2009 at 8:09 a.m.
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The Top Five for this week: 1. Dave Matthews Band The hometown band returns to Cville for two shows starting Friday. 2. Earth Day Richmond & Fish Fest Music, tours, fish release and ways to go green.  Watch video from last year here and check out our longer post.  3. French Food Festival Indulge your desire for French crepes, chocolate, desserts, pastries and more at the Little Sisters of the Poor French Food Festival.  For more info, check out Bill Lohmann’s story. 4. Chili Cook-Off The

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Stuff to Do This Week


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Published April 14, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.
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World Music Fest, French Food Fest, Earth Day & Fish Festival, Dave Matthews times two ... plus Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson. It's all happening this week. RatatatNew York's rock-meets-electronica duo Ratatat play at their rescheduled Toad's show at The National this week on Wednesday ... Richmond Tax Day Tea Party The Richmond Tax Day Tea Party will assemble at the base of the Federal Reserve building in Kanawha Plaza to excercise their right to Protest Wasteful goverment spending, and

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Woman charged with 2 Richmond bank robberies


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Published April 10, 2009 at 5:04 a.m.

A woman was arrested yesterday on charges she robbed the same Richmond bank twice in slightly more than two months. Lashawanda L. Bolling, 24, of the 2800 block of Neal Street in Henrico County was charged with two counts of robbery. Richmond police said Bolling robbed the SunTrust Bank at 3022 W. Broad St. on Dec. 22 and Feb. 26 ...

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