According to the Virginia Department of Health, there were 1,548 drug overdose deaths among Virginia residents in 2024, a 37% decrease from 2023. Emergency department visits for overdoses also declined, with 18,292 reported, down 16% year over year. While those...
A recent report by VPM brings attention to police surveillance in Richmond. The world imagined by George Orwell in 1984 has become less fictional as technology advances. For residents of Richmond, Virginia, the reality of increased surveillance grows as the city moves towards implementing a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). The debate over the...
This article originally appeared in RVA #40 back in March 2023. The Camel, just after their three o'clock opening time on an unreasonably beautiful weekday in February, is a far cry from 10 o'clock on a Saturday night. Inside, it is quiet and simple, the veritable calm before the storm. A few workaholics nurse light beers, typing away on their...
Grab your latex and your CostCo-size bottle of Ben Nye primer - it's time to cosplay. Last weekend, Cosplay World made its return to the convention center, allowing all cosplayers in and around the area, whether they be newbies or veterans, a place to meet for the weekend. The event ran at the Greater Richmond Convention Center downtown from...
The annual Carytown Watermelon Festival is today and that got us thinking -- should Carytown be car free? According to a recent article posted in BizSense, the City of Richmond is thinking about making Carytown closed off to cars, transforming the area into a pedestrian and bicycle haven. This idea has been hanging around for years, but now it's...
There have been a lot of changes at The Firehouse Theatre this year. Firehouse is a staple of the Richmond theatre scene, putting on new plays and promoting the arts by providing a platform for young and burgeoning artists in the scene to either showcase their work or perform on stage. Now, with the merger with The New Theatre, citing...
It had, admittedly, been some time since I came back to writing publicly. Sitting on a bench in solitude, the air was hot and wet. I was trying to organize some writing prompts while locusts droned overhead, reinforcing the feeling of a sultry summer’s midday. Still, I felt a little rusty going into this meetup. Journey was the original ignition...
As we nosedive into the sultry sizzle of summer, the city's asphalt starts to offer a small breath of relief but, let me tell you, Richmond's nightlife doesn't know the meaning of chill. This week, our shutterbug in residence, Jody Adams, was beating the pavement, venturing everywhere from the ear-bleedingly loud metal shows deep in the Ipanema's...
So guess what? We just got word that Richmond, VA has been ranked #6 out of the 200 biggest U.S. cities for being super cat-friendly. That's right, we're one of the top picks for people who can't get enough of our furry, biscuit-making friends. These results were based on several factors, including access to animal shelters, vets, cat-friendly...
In the bustling world of reality dating shows, where drama and theatrics often overshadow genuine connections, Hang Up emerges as a breath of fresh air. This chatty and captivating podcast, which stars Richmond bartender Maxine in season 1, has fun with the genre by focusing on authenticity, inclusivity -- and a unique twist of mystery. Maxine, a...
