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Museum District Resident Regretting Sexy Arthur Ashe Costume

RICHMOND, VA. — After reviewing photos that were texted to him on Monday afternoon, Mike Taylor, 22, immediately regretted attending his girlfriend’s Halloween party as “Sexy Arthur Ashe.” The costume—which Taylor insisted was an [read more ... ]

Giant Hat From Arby’s on Broad Street to Go on Jefferson Davis Monument

RICHMOND, Va. — Following the closure of the fast food establishment, the iconic hat from the Arby’s on Broad Street is set to top off the Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue, officials announced early Monday. Susan McGhee, a spokesperson [read more ... ]

GWAR’s Oderus Urungus To Be Newest Addition To Monument Avenue

RICHMOND, Va. – Speaking in front of an eager crowd gathered at the Virginia Capitol building, Mayor Levar Stoney revealed today that a statue of the notorious Oderus Urungus, famed lead vocalist from the local metal band GWAR, would be added to [read more ... ]

Cyclist On Monument Ave Unaware That He Is Currently Most Hated Person In Town

RICHMOND, Va. – Despite the sounds of horns blaring and the relentless profanities from traffic behind him, reports are coming in that cyclist Shaun Templeton, who’s mild speed has caused a traffic backup spanning three blocks, is completely [read more ... ]

Perfectly Healthy Tree Nervous About Rumors of New Monument

RICHMOND, Va — A healthy 38-year-old oak in a small grassy median at the head of a Fan intersection worries that its very existence could be threatened. Planted in the late 70s as part of a pro-arbor project sponsored by the city, this now sturdy [read more ... ]

Arthur Ashe Monument Totally Winning At Mannequin Challenge

RICHMOND, Va. — While many individuals and organizations have been swept into the new “Mannequin Challenge” that’s been sweeping the internet, many onlookers have reported that the Arthur Ashe Monument on Monument Avenue is “absolutely [read more ... ]