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USDA, Others Invest $5 Million to Grow Broccoli in the East

RICHMOND, Va. -- A cool microclimate in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains has allowed farmer James Light to grow broccoli in quantity enough to supply a small chain of supermarkets. Along most of the East Coast, however, the broccoli piled up in produce crispers has traveled thousands of miles from the West Coast in...

UFO Sightings: First China and NYC, Now Texas, Va.

(Oct. 20) -- If visitors from another world have come to Earth, they are certainly taking in a lot of sights. First, UFOs were spotted in China, causing several airport closures. Then, last week, "they" moved over Manhattan. Now, we have reports of a nighttime display in El Paso, Texas, and Richmond, Va. Coincidence?...

The Toughest Job on Any Field? Being the Mascot

(Oct. 17) -- Think the odds are slim of ever playing on a pro sports team? Getting to be the mascot is even tougher. "There are only 125 positions available in the U.S.," said Erin Blank, a professional mascot who has worked for teams like the Detroit Tigers baseball team and the Washington Capitals hockey team. "You have...

Gunman Wounds 2 Teens During Church Service

RICHMOND, Calif. (Feb. 15) - Police were seeking a hooded gunman who horrified the congregation of a San Francisco Bay area church when he paced the aisles then pulled out a gun and shot two teenagers. No arrests had been made or suspects named in the Sunday shooting at New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ in Richmond,...

Richmond Is Last Chance to Make Chase For Vickers And Busch

They've fought on-track and tossed fighting words at each other off-track, but now Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch are more focused on the fight ahead of them this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.Busch, a winner of four races this season, and Vickers, a winner of one, stand the best chance to fight their way into...

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05/30/12 Best of Richmond Arts & Entertainment Source: Richmond Review - Richmond - BC - Canada Take a photo of Coun. Harold Steves farm.
05/30/12 The Best of Richmond Food Source: Richmond Review - Richmond - BC - Canada Vancouver International Airport, home of an aquarium, its own shopping district and, well, airplanes.
05/30/12 Chris Treadway: Telethon will benefit Richmond Art... Source: Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek CA Telethon fundraisers used to be a staple of public television stations and Jerry Lewis.
05/30/12 Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer chosen for property... Source: Virginia Business Jemal's Chamber of Commerce LLC has chosen Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer for the property management of a 19,028-square foot office building in Richmond..
05/30/12 Homicides up in Richmond's Southside Source: NBC - NBC 12 WWBT - Richmond VA While violent crimes are down in Richmond, homicides are up in the City's Southside and police want the community to get involved.