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News & Features

Plans for a $250 million sports complex in Chesterfield are going gangbusters, the owner says. So where's the money?

A missing e-mail relating to the 2007 attempted eviction of the School Board from City Hall could lead to criminal charges.

Popular NBC12 anchor leaving for Washington.

Martin's Food Markets says no to Girl Scout cookies.

Overmatched politically for years, the charter-school movement now has powerful allies: The fight for Patrick Henry.

After leading one of Richmond's most influential punk-rock bands for two decades, Tim Barry comes through tragedy, a personal awakening and a new perspective on music.

Arts & Events

“The Last Station” struggles to find the right tone.

Through March 21.

After 30 years apart, influential indie rockers Mission of Burma play Richmond.

Richmond Ballet's “Romeo and Juliet” touches the heart.

Jazz festival features some familiar faces.

Local writers explore relationships with friends, families, spaces we inhabit and the mechanical workings of the world around us.

This Week: “Bloodstained Memoirs”

Sara and Tegan explore “Sainthood.”

Thursday, Feb. 18.

Thursday, Feb. 18.

New music from Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vampire Weekend and more.

Friday, Feb. 19.

Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent

Several events will honor the 50th anniversary of a historic Richmond civil rights event this week.

Sunday, Feb. 21.

Food & Drink

Gastronomically curious? Try these newly minted Richmond restaurants.

This Week: Stepping Up to the Plate.

Send us details about your favorite Richmond restaurant for State of the Plate 2010.

Summer Shack gets you out of the cold.

Looking for a good dinner option? Give these restaurants a try.

This Week: Opening and Urban Farmhouse, an Italian feast for ALL senses and more.

A listing of weekend breakfast spots worth waking up for.

Opinion & Blogs

A weekly rating of the city zeitgeist.

Confucius prophetically predicted Doug Wilder's sordid lack of courage: “To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.”

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