If you walk into Penny Lane Pub early on certain mornings, you can usually tell how Liverpool is doing before you even glance at the screen. The mood gives it away. Some days the room is loud and loose, other days the tension settles in and conversations tighten....
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.” — Author Dave Barry Richmond, I know you're not trying to hurt me, but you're coming close. Last week, I almost got hit by a car while walking across...
The Greater Richmond Region received an unexpected economic shock this past spring when Tyson Foods decided to close its poultry processing plant in nearby Glen Allen. Chicken suppliers around the surrounding areas suddenly found themselves searching for new buyers, while legal experts contemplated whether the closure constituted a violation of...
Richmond, Virginia, often lauded for its historical sites, vibrant arts scene, and southern charm, has another feather in its cap. The city recently secured the 5th spot in 2023's Best Cities for Dog Lovers list, according to a marketing company specializing in lawn services. Though the source may seem unusual for a ranking like this, it opens up...
Drew Spruill was the owner of Yesterday's Heroes vintage clothing store in Richmond’s Fan district. The store abruptly closed in 2018 after sexual assault allegations towards Spruill. Spruill left the Richmond area although no criminal charges were ever filed against him. Five years later a community in Louisville made the connection that an...
2:45 PMJackson Ward85F Partly CloudyPlaylist: Butter on Spotify Soul Rotation was a galvanizing experience for my return to form in the creative hemisphere. A heartfelt experience, matched by an equally warm reception. I’ll admit since then there have been some restless nights. My headspace craved to plot out the next steps of this saga, and...
I found Timmy Danger lounging casually beside a fire pit, drinking a dark beer. It was a Friday afternoon in the dying days of summer, and the man whose last name is "Danger" was looking decidedly docile. He greeted me with a warm smile and a firm handshake wearing standard street clothes in the realm of a button down and jeans. I could not help...
Tracking the far-right extremists of Virginia. Explore his latest reporting HERE. Family behind proposed “Sage’s Law” files lawsuit. Earlier this year, Delegate Dave LaRock carried the bill that passed the House of Delegates by a partisan 52-48 vote but later died in a Senate Committee controlled by Democrats. This bill would have...
It's no secret that America has a complicated history with mind-altering substances, but recent trends suggest that the nation may be turning over a new leaf, both figuratively and literally. According to the University of Michigan's annual Monitoring the Future study, the use of cannabis and psychedelic drugs among U.S. adults reached an...
Ah, Richmond—where history, culture, and community converge. A city where the clash of new and old offers fertile ground for debate. Well, hold on to your seats, River City, because we're about to roll the dice on our future once again. Just three years ago, we shrugged off the $562 million South Side casino by a hair-thin margin. And yet, here...
