Virginia’s agriculture industry might have a big win in its future. US Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have cosponsored a bill that would legalize hemp and define it as an agricultural commodity. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 would effectively remove the plant from...
Community Responds After RPD Fatally Shoots Unarmed Black Man
Marcus-David L. Peters’ will never see his 25th birthday. He’ll never get to hug his mom again or teach biology at Tappahannock's Essex High School to young, eager students. Earlier this week, Peters was shot and killed by a Richmond police officer after crashing his...
Feeling the burn with Hanover’s Village Garden
“Have you ever seen a tomato with peach fuzz on it?” said David Hunsaker, dressed in a “support your local farmers” t-shirt, as soon as he introduced himself. Hunsaker, who runs Village Garden RVA along with Barbara Hollingsworth, picked one off the plant, extending...
Emerald and Fig Designs stitches way into RVA art scene
New to the Richmond's ever-evolving and eclectic art scene is local crafter Emmie McMackin with Emerald and Fig Designs. McMackin began the embroidery company just a few short months ago and has been stitching ever since. McMackin stumbled upon her new...
Grime surf band The Milkstains keeps jamming with latest album ‘Punch The Sky’
With the release of their latest album, The Milkstains are back in business with shows all over Richmond. “Punch The Sky” did not disappoint breaking out summer-worthy sonic jams at the peak of the season. The grime surf band began back in 2003 when Katchinoff and...
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