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Firefighters rescue woman at Belle Isle
nbc12.com News
Jan 02Fire crews were called out to Belle Isle in Richmond to rescue a trapped woman. »
Third Riverfront Forum Brings Surprising Proposals
Richmond.com Local News
Dec 14Developments at Brown's Island, Belle Isle and Mayo Island drew compliments and praise. »
Virginia War Memorial hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance
WTVR News
Dec 07RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - Governor Bob McDonnell will be the keynote speaker during Wednesday's Pearl Harbor Remembrance. The ceremony marks the 70th anniversary of the 1941 attack by Japanese forces on America's naval base in Pearl Harbor. More than 2,40... »
House Leader Eric Cantor unhappy with super committee, veterans fear future
WTVR News
Nov 22RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) - At the Virginia War Memorial an old soldier remembered when he left Culpeper, Virginia and stormed the beaches of Normandy. “I’m happy to be alive,” laughed retired Army Sgt. George Taylor. “I’m 89-years old, man.” Taylor and fiv... »
Annual Veterans Day ceremony takes place at Virginia War Memorial
WTVR News
Nov 11RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday.Officials say Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Inge was the keynote speaker for the event, which took place from 10 to 11 a.m.The native of Chase C... »
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Belle Isle bicycle skill course a go
Hills And Heights
Jan 24Above is heading for Belle Isle (right under Lee Bridge) this spring. Looks like it will soon be time for me to dust off the mt. bike sitting in my basement. From the Belle Isle Skills Area website; Located on Belle Island, this skills facility will be... »
The F.R.E.E. List December 21 – 25
Richmond Bargains
Dec 21Merry Christmas! Just a few events for you this holiday weekend… All events free admission unless noted. WEDNESDAY Elf ($5 in advance) – Wednesday 7pm; Ashland Firehouse Theater, 201 Duncan St Doors open at 6:30, concessions available for sale. All pro... »
Celebrate Solstice on Belle Isle Tonight
Hills And Heights
Dec 21Join the Friends of James River Park tonight, Thursday, Dec. 22nd at 4:30 (not as the RTD said, 5:30) at the north end of the Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge to walk over to Belle Isle for a JRPS celebration of the Winter Solstice. FOJRP will be thanking ... »
Riverfront Plan Planners Meet Tuesday
Hills And Heights
Dec 09The Department of Planning and Development Review invites members of the public to attend the third Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 6:00 pm, Virginia War Memorial. Go to RVANews for a good summary and maps, lo... »
Pollak Throws Open Doors for Open Nite
Ester Knows
Dec 01Friday, December 16 | 5:30–8 PM | Pollak Building, Courtyard + Floors 2–4 + Green Roof »