Eric Kolenich
@ekolenich.bsky.social
Writing about business, VCU and health for the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Though many pointed to the water crisis as his undoing, some Richmond residents lost faith in him years earlier.
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The fall of Levar Stoney: How Richmond cost him the race for Lt. Gov.
Some Richmond residents stopped supporting the former mayor before January's water crisis.
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June 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Though many pointed to the water crisis as his undoing, some Richmond residents lost faith in him years earlier.
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To me, Cedar Fair cared about things like making sure the park was clean and buildings were painted. I felt the same way as you when the Hanna-Barbera characters left.
May 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
To me, Cedar Fair cared about things like making sure the park was clean and buildings were painted. I felt the same way as you when the Hanna-Barbera characters left.
BG has been building and refurbishing rides at a fast pace, but it also charges a higher ticket price. Though BG draws the larger crowd, KD's lower prices are a big appeal.
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Inside the 50-year battle between Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens
Fifty years ago, the two Virginia theme parks opened 13 days apart. They never stopped competing.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BG has been building and refurbishing rides at a fast pace, but it also charges a higher ticket price. Though BG draws the larger crowd, KD's lower prices are a big appeal.
richmond.com/news/local/b...
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KD's parent company merged with Six Flags last year. Since then, the park has closed 2 old rides and canceled the winter season. Though fans worry the park's quality will slide, Dennis Speigel, the park's first GM, says the merger won't hurt KD.
May 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
KD's parent company merged with Six Flags last year. Since then, the park has closed 2 old rides and canceled the winter season. Though fans worry the park's quality will slide, Dennis Speigel, the park's first GM, says the merger won't hurt KD.