Zach Armstrong

Zach Armstrong is a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in Mass Communications and minoring in Political Science. Zach aspires to be a journalist because, in the words of Hunter S. Thompson, it “uses the English language as both a musical instrument and a political weapon.” He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and his hobbies include playing guitar and reading.

stories by Zach Armstrong

Reva Trammell and the “Mammy” Jar

Reva Trammell and the “Mammy” Jar

A social media post recently revealed that Richmond City Council representative Reva Trammell has a Jim Crow-era caricature displayed in her kitchen, a fact that's put her in hot water with some constituents. Richmond City Council member Reva Trammell has represented...

Uniting To Survive

Uniting To Survive

To ensure that COVID-19 doesn't end independent live music as we know it, Broadberry Entertainment Group's Jessica Gordon has joined with some industry allies to form the Independent Promoter Alliance. The entertainment industry is going to need all the help they can...

Virtual Art

Virtual Art

With social distancing making art shows a thing of the past for now, Richmond's artists and galleries are finding new ways to reach the outside world. “Our artists do have access to their private workspaces to make art but it's a lot quieter in the art center now,”...

Ensuring Everyone Gets Fed

Ensuring Everyone Gets Fed

A variety of charitable organizations are working hard to ensure that Virginians in need are getting enough to eat -- a mission that's more important than ever during the current outbreak. A bumpy economic road lies ahead of us thanks to the unprecedented pandemic we...