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Republican PAC Launches Bogus Attack Ad Against Abigail Spanberger

The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), the controversial Republican PAC linked to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, has just released an attack ad against the Democratic candidate for the 7th District, Abigail Spanberger. CLF is the same PAC, who only last week,...

Ventriloquist and His Puppet Harass Shoppers at Richmond Mall

In what can only be described as a most unusual "disturbing of the peace" case, police were called to Short Pump Town Center to deal with a man and his puppet outside of Kay Jewelers. According to WTVR, the man was yelling profanities at shoppers ventriloquist style...

If You Could See Me: Shifting the Conversation Around Mental Health

Tell your story. That’s what Erin Mahone wants hundreds of young people to do through her movement, #IfYouCouldSeeMe. From live performances and storytelling workshops to blogs and podcasts, #IfYouCouldSeeMe provides a safe space for people suffering from mental...

“Jews Rape Kids” Blimp Spotted in California

A blimp reading "Jews Rape Kids" was attempting to fly in the harbor of San Francisco over the weekend. The stunt was led by a neo-Nazi named Patrick Little who was recently in Washington, D.C. supporting Jason Kessler's second Unite the Right rally. Little, a former...

The Largest Viking Ship in the World is Sailing to Virginia

The Draken Harald Harfgre is the world's largest Viking ship, and it is sailing to Norfolk next week, which is quite possibly the best news the Commonwealth has received all year. Sigurd Aase, the owner and captain of this scourge of the seas has one simple mission:...

Campaign to Stop Killer Robots Just Faced a Serious Set Back

The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots (SKR) is a non-profit organization comprised of groups like Human Rights Watch, Mines Action Canada, Nobel Women's Initiative, International Committee for Robots Arm Control, among others whose sole purpose is to "preemptively ban...

Best of RVA Missed Connections August 27-September 4

Many of you may have spent your Labor Day weekend relaxing, but the people over in Missed Connections were making moves. This week, sparks fly at Godfrey's and Taboo, a man is hoping to try his luck again with a woman he met at a poker game, and someone searches for...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/29/17-9/6/17

Missed Connections is as spicy and zaney as ever this week with forbidden love, sparks fly at Taboo, a lovers quarrel over some mysterious man named Charles, and dad crushes. Check those out and more if this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections below. Ryan at Helzberg Diamonds - w4m (Colonial Heights)  It was really great talking to you. I wish...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/22/17-8/29/17

In this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections, instead of foot fetishes, we've got a sock fetish, along with sparks flying at Sonic and Kickback Jack's, the search for a long lost lover, and an interesting exchange with a CVS pharmacist. Check it out below. Chris LaRoche - m4m (RVA)  What happened to you? Did you go back to your wife? I miss...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/15/17-8/22/17

Foot fetishes, "muscle bears" at Pony Pasture, and some scorned lovers make up this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections. Also a woman with a giant "coin" head-whatever that means. Read on below to see if you might fit the profile for some of these Craigslist hopefuls. Rosa at Lowe's - m4w (Richmond) It's always a pleasure seeing you. Love your...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/8/17-8/15/17

Steamy locker room encounters, Metro romance, a Jazz Festival fling and more make up this week's batch of freaky and fun RVA Missed Connections. Check them out below.  Debussy - m4m (short pump) You wanted to know what it was. You were sounding pretty good yourself. If you happen to see this and are interested, would love to grab a drink sometime...

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Confederate monument rally canceled in September

This is a developing story. According to a story filed by CBS 6, September's pro-Confederate demonstration at the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee has been cancelled. The main organizer of the event, Brag Bowling speaking with WRVA's Jimmy Barret, announced that he did not want the same kinds of protests in Richmond that broke out in...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/1/17-8/8/17

The heated summer is winding down, but missed connections are hot as ever and maybe even a little strange this go around. We've got a lap dance lust fest, sexting partners, a beefed up tattoo bromance, and what one Richmonder calls a "psychic connection". Check out all that and more below on this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections. Psychic...

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