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Mayor Already Given Up On New Year’s Resolution Of Less Arby’s

A visibly saddened Mayor Dwight Jones held a press conference this morning to announce that he has, after just three days into the new year, given up on his top resolution for 2011 of eating fewer Arby’s roast beef sandwiches. … Continue reading

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A Strategic Plan For Finishing Off My Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Dwight Jones, Mayor  As Richmond moves into the final month of 2010, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday. I love this time of year: the weather gets cooler, … Continue reading

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Mayor To Off Turkey

Citizens from around the region began gathering early this morning near the steps of City Hall in preparation for today’s 72nd annual Thanksgiving turkey killing by the Richmond mayor. “You know, this is one of those special moments I look … Continue reading

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City Names First CAROFLO

City officials today named the first Chief Administrative Rolling On Floor Laughing Officer, charged with ensuring that Richmond residents are provided with a dose of laughter each day – particularly while rolling on the floor, if the situation is humorous … Continue reading

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City Budgets $23.50 For Cool Direct-Line Red Phone For Mayor

The Richmond City Council last week approved a $630 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes nearly $24 that will go toward the purchase of one of those red phones that mayors and presidents have to get in touch … Continue reading

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Mayor Still Chuckling Over That SNL ‘I’m On A Boat’ Video

In his Monday briefing today, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones brought staffers up to speed on his agenda for the week, updated some preliminary budget figures, and revealed that he is unable to stop thinking and giggling about the Saturday Night … Continue reading

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Mayor-Elect Dwight Jones' Collectible Plates Not Exactly Flying Off Shelves

Despite the strict limit of only two per caller, commemorative plates of Richmond Mayor-elect Dwight Jones aren’t selling as heavily as planned, the Virginia Historical Society Mint said this morning. “We really thought these things would go like hotcakes,” historical society … Continue reading

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Vol. 1 Issue 5

Available now at all area Ukrop’s stores, 7-Elevens, and 3rd Street Diners.

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Dwight Jones Swears To Not, You Know, Go All Crazy And Stuff As Mayor

Newly-elected Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones thanked supporters last night at his victory party, promising better days ahead for the city and to never, you know, go all crazy and flip out and stuff, unlike some Richmond mayors he knows. “It’s a … Continue reading

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