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- Issue Archive for
- Oct 21-27, 2009
- Vol. 27, No. 42
News & Features
Old Football Rivalry Back On, With a Twist
Ambulance Authority says council member tried to wrangle football freebie
City, State Jockey Over Shoe Factory
The other shoe hasn't yet dropped on the old Putney Shoe Building on Broad Street.
Cantor's Friends
The minority whip is a leading recipient of contributions from the health care industry. Will his role as a leading critic of its reform come with a steep price?
City Cop Charged With 'Computer Invasion of Privacy'
Officer accused of accessing personal information database linked to FBI.
Fanning the Flames
City Hall finally steps in to quell growing tension among police, building inspectors and gallery owners on Broad Street.
Final Stretch
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds tackle our 17 questions on government, education — and what's for dinner.
Spinning the Numbers
Schools Superintendent lambastes Style story, addresses administration's submission of false data to the state.
Mayor Revives School Construction Plan
Huguenot High School may top the list for renovations.
Former VCU Police Chief's 5K Sparks Investigation
After charges were dropped because of a brain injury, Willie Fuller is once again being evaluated to stand trial.
Arts & Events
The Book of Crumb
The perverted uncle of underground comix keeps on truckin'.
The Bear Pokes Back
"Stalin Thought of You" documents long life of Russian political cartoonist.
The Artsies are In!
The Richmond Theater Circle Awards were held on Oct. 18th to celebrate the finest actors and theatrical productions from the past year.
Conflict in Coupling
La Boheme makes with the tragic love story.
Boldly Going
Say goodbye to Saffire — the Uppity Blues Women.
When Comix Ruled
“Fan Free Funnies” kept the freak flag flying.
Fuzzy Foodies
Eclectic folk duo Fuzzy Baby tosses in the kitchen sink.
Maddening Max
Your childhood memories get the post-ironic treatment.
Return to Radio City
The new Big Star box set is power pop for the ages.
That One Song
Marionette, “Facing You”
Rinky Dink
Movie rolls over its modest charms with some sloppy story telling.
Food & Drink
Short Order
Garnett's Cafe opens on a sentimental note, plus a new Currant at Rocketts landing, Bacchus at the Jefferson and more.
Eat for a Week
Richmond Restaurant Week returns to benefit the Central Virginia Foodbank and Meals on Wheels.
Glimpses of Greatness
Balliceaux finds its footing in the Fan.
Opinion & Blogs
Rage Against Us
Limbaugh's fans might turn Rush off for a bit and Utne Reader readers might set aside their iPhones to experience the consequences of not backing away from rage.
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