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Richmond City Council passed several proposals Monday night to help fight urban blight in the city.

If Americans carry a national stereotype about Israelis, it probably revolves around images of a tough-talking, hummus-fed group of cynics.

Inaugurated in 2007, the annual award supports emerging playwrights and is jointly sponsored by Yale University Press and Yale Repertory Theatre.

She's facing murder charges, after police say she stabbed her boyfriend to death early Saturday morning.

While DC developers boast of the number of cranes in their neighborhood, Arlington residents are becoming more Metropolitan by far.

Prolific composer and beloved music store owner Mike Amadeo. When the National Puerto Rican Day Parade said it would honor composer Mike Amadeo this year, many people around his venerable music store in the ...

“I actually love to paddle in the rain. It's not hot. You don't have bugs to deal with usually.”

The heavy rains have many around Richmond keeping a close eye on those flood prone areas -- Shockoe Bottom, Battery Park and Southside. via NBC12

Tonight, our Tim Trudell spoke with Johnson at his home about his resignation. He claims he was forced to step down, and that he's still trying to digest what happened. via WTVR Richmond

Richmond Fire investigators say a clothes iron is to blame for a house fire this morning near Battery Park. via WTVR Richmond

Ted Leo & the Pharmacists , Mirah, The Long Winters, Akron/Family , St Vincent and a few more people are playing free shows at Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park in NYC this Summer...... Thursday, ... via Brooklynvegan

Every time he comes home, Leonardo DiCaprio is practicing what he preaches. The environmentally conscious actor has bought an apartment in Riverhouse, an eco-friendly building overlooking the Hudson River. via WJLA-TV Arlington

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Old Brunswick Camp 512, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will be at Chippokes Plantation State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry County. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

A Battery Park couple who was flooded out of their home sued the city of Richmond, but have now settled for much less. via WWBT

“There's no program labeled 'Schools move' here”

There was nothing criminal about the attempted eviction of the Richmond School Board and its administration from City Hall on Sept. via Style Weekly

More than 500 pilots from Continental and other ALPA pilot groups sent a strong message to New York City's financial markets: management must deal with pilots to build successful airlines. via Air Line Pilot

“We have found out that there was an illegal transfer of dollars”

The City Council committee investigating the failed eviction attempt of Richmond City schools last year is wrapping up its work. via WWBT

“You can't expect them to come out of the woods and jump right into your lap. They have to know that you're going to be there for them. And it's tough.”

Few residents in Smithfield know Leon Hamlin by name, but many of them have seen him. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

One woman is dead after a house fire in North Richmond. The fire broke out shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday night in the 2900 block of Noble Avenue. via WTVR Richmond

“Why would they provide pocket guides to fighting illegal drug labs if the problem doesn't exist?”

The Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday approved mini-storage units near Wellington Estates despite one resident's concern that storage facilities are breeding sites for crime and terrorism. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein says he's bringing the Four Seasons to lower Manhattan. via Hampton Roads Daily Press