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Newsfeeds 2.19.10
Capitol Square rally focuses on health care concerns (Times Dispatch) Dozens of people rallied today against proposed state cuts to health care services and the federal deadlock over health care reform. Gov. Bob McDonnell
Read More »Home and garden shows join forces during slow economy
This weekend’s Maymont Flower & Garden Show is an anticipated mid-winter event in Richmond, signaling that spring is on its way. This year’s show at the Greater Richmond Convention Center is combined with the
Read More »Guest Column: Investing in a college savings plan
And you thought studying for finals was stressful. Try saving for your kids education. My coauthor Matthew’s youngest child was born only a month ago. And already he’s planning – and quite honestly, worrying
Read More »State receives $24 million for digital records
When Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Bill Hazel’s mother had her gallbladder removed she saw 13 doctors before having the operation. Each one required new forms, and each one required a new
Read More »The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 2.19.10
Purnell Furniture Services Inc purchased the 58,684 square foot property at 11223 & 11237 Leadbetter Road in Hanover County from Daniel, Daniel & Daniel LP to for $2,250,
Read More »Thoughts from the S. Hemisphere
I have been in Quito, Ecuador for the last week meeting with one of our original editors (he’s an American living down here) and also trying to meet the newspaper management at several of
Read More »Sequel coming soon to East End Theater
The place was once frequented by the likes of Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne and Bette Davis. But that was so long ago. Sterling Bilder Developers purchased the property Jan. 7 for $45,000. The company
Read More »‘Amazon’ bill headed to the House
Amazon has a history of avoiding state sales taxes, and Virginia's online sales tax bill is something they've seen before. The retail behemoth has avoided paying a sales tax in four states where it had an
Read More »Business Licenses 2.18.10
Best new name this week: Trees to Please and Love Delivery Service. Also Martin's looks like they are getting most of their business licenses in order for the Ukrop's takeover
Read More »Wild week for MeadWestvaco
MeadWestvaco is considering closing a Raleigh “Center for Packaging Innovation,” and relocating the facility to Richmond, the company’s corporate headquarters. The research center’s 140 employees were informed of the potential move a few weeks
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