West End

Op-Ed: “I got my first old fashioned handy behind the Virginia Center Commons Sears. This is my story”

Following the closure of the Virginia Center Commons mall in Glen Allen, we decided to take a trip down memory lane with a mall that’s been a landmark of the I-95/I-295 junction. One of our veteran staffers and a Henrico native, Jake, had a [read more ... ]

East End and West End Rap Beef Becoming Heated

RICHMOND, Va. — An upcoming rap battle in Richmond has captured the attention of the music world. This battle, between the East End and the West End, is the latest development in the long-lingering beef between the two groups. The feud between the [read more ... ]

Church Hill Fiancée Culls Friends Who Defected to Midlothian From Wedding Invite List

CHURCH HILL, Va. — Bride-to-be and proud Church Hill resident Sarah Mahoney has begun uninviting friends to her wedding after learning of their decision to move to Midlothian, The Peedmont learned Monday. Both Mahoney and her fiancée Raymond [read more ... ]

Self-Described Adventurer from West End Only Went to Nags Head Four Times Last Year

SHORT PUMP, Va. — Short Pump resident Jessica Howard knows a thing or two about traveling. Describing herself as a “digital nomad,” the part-time graphic designer/barista made four trips to Nags Head last year, driving the 177 miles each way [read more ... ]

Richmond Prepared to Evacuate if Short Pump Continues to Grow

RICHMOND, Va. — After numerous attempts to quarantine what has been described as “a deadly virus of tacky chain shops, disappointing franchise restaurants, and a snobbish atmosphere,” Gov. Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency [read more ... ]

Report: Short Pump Market Strong Enough for Second Olive Garden Location

SHORT PUMP, Va. — An exhaustive two-year cost-benefit analysis by Darden Restaurants, Inc. has determined that the Short Pump market is strong enough for a second Olive Garden location, sources confirmed today. RELATED (article continued below): [read more ... ]

Friday Night at The Beach House Mistaken for High School Reunion

GLEN ALLEN, Va. — What was supposed to be a routine Friday night out with friends turned into complete chaos when a West End resident’s trip to The Beach House Bar & Grille was accidentally mistaken for a high school reunion. RELATED [read more ... ]

Spirit Airlines to Launch New Route From RIC to Short Pump

SANDSTON, Va. — In a joint venture intended to alleviate traffic congestion and commutes across the city, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, Inc., and Richmond International Airport (RIC) announced plans today to launch a route from the airport to [read more ... ]

“Did you know Doug is based on Henrico County?” Asks Guy Who Just Fucking Got Here

RICHMOND, Va. — Inserting the fact into each conversation he’s had in the last three weeks, new Richmond resident Michael Barlow has made a habit of letting all new acquaintances know that the Nickelodeon animated series “Doug” was based on [read more ... ]