Neighborhood Story

Driving through Virginia Beach during a rainstorm can sometimes feel like driving through a river. High water levels and poor drainage contributes to car accidents and major hydroplaning for drivers.

Accesorizing to the tee

On average it takes a woman 65 minutes to get ready for a night out. This includes getting showered, primped and usually getting yelled at by your significant other. After all is said and done there is still one more addition left to an outfit, picking the perfect handbag.

Oscar Fashion Roundup

Courtesy of Getty Images

Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, celebrities were out in full force on the red carpet. The Oscars is pretty much like the Super Bowl for actors and actresses. It is also a huge night for the fashion industry.

Pep it up with Springtime Fashion

Photo Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Oh the weather outside is frightful…but not for too long. Spring is just around the corner and soon enough we will be trading our pea coats for tank tops. As college students begin to pack for spring break they may want to make room in their suitcases for new spring fashion trends.

Halftime at Fashion Week

photo courtesy of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2010

This week marks the first full week of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City. There are certain designers that always tickle my shopping bone and send me out to the nearest mall if at most to glance at the latest collections. Fashion week is almost like a national holiday for some and I am no exception. I will be updating with my favorite designers and their collections revealed this week.

Unaware of a Dangerous Problem

Wildlife strikes have occurred throughout the history of air transportation. The FAA releases data each month detailing strike occurrences, but still many airports vary on when and how to report a strike.

By Taylor Oliver

Does money make a team in the ACC?

 

The ACC football conference houses some of the most accomplished teams in the nation including Virginia Tech and the University of Miami. Success for a team is not only about the win they get each week; it is also about how much money a team can bring in each season.

Fried Strawberries with a Side of Devotion

Frank Governali cooks up his specialty fried dishes as part of the second annual Chef Showdown in Shockoe Bottom.

By Taylor Oliver and Renne Perron

Cooking up some Cuban Culture

Richmond boasts numerous authentic Cuban restaurants, but there may be a new competitor, especially when it comes to the Novo household of Midlothian. Cuban-American Raul Novo uses his hereditary skills to stir up top-notch Cuban cuisines and traditions to his family’s dinner table and beyond.

by Taylor Oliver

Stone Soul sells big

In downtown Richmond, lines of concertgoers stretched for blocks beyond Browns Island and clear past the Civil War Museum, waiting to be let in to the Stone Soul Music and Food Festival.

By Taylor Oliver