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‘It’s been amazing’: 40-pound cat loses more than half his body weight after finding new home
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - It’s been about a year since Patches took social media by storm. The once hefty 40-plus-pound cat is now living a slimmer and healthier life after being adopted last year. “When you look at them in the face and they look at you, and...
Richmond restaurants have great options for a beer and a shot combo platters
A Citywide Special, or a beer and a shot combo platter, first popped up at the Philadelphia bar, Bob and Barbara’s, when they decided to use a Pabst and a shot of Jim Beam for $3 for a business push.
Future of skill games could figure in state budget negotiations
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - When lawmakers returned to Richmond on Wednesday, so did supporters of skill games. “It doesn’t look fair. It doesn’t sound fair,” Amar Bhattarai told WDBJ7. “Kill the amendments. Support the skill games. Support the small businesses,” said Vish Rana. A large crowd...
Report: Some Richmond restaurants still aren't getting late meals tax notices
The city of Richmond sent late notices to 58% of delinquent meals tax accounts during a recent seven-month period, according to a new report from the city auditor. Why it matters: The other 42% considered delinquent between July 12, 2022 and Feb. 13, 2024 did not receive any notice telling them they owed a balance.
Convenience stores shut down Virginia Lottery sales in protest for skill games
At Krunal Patel’s convenience store outside Richmond, a row of Queen of Virginia skill games has been powered off and turned around against a wall. On Monday, in response to what he sees as unfair treatment in a state that’s embraced legalized gambling, Patel also turned off the Virginia Lottery machines in his store.
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