Virginia’s effort to revisit outdated cannabis convictions is moving forward again, though in a revised form that shifts how people access relief. Governor Abigail Spanberger’s amendments to SB 62 / HB 26 replace the bill’s original automatic resentencing framework...
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMagLet's just go down the line. State your name and what you do. Illya: My name is Illya. I’m 20 years old. I do residential...
It's noon on a Friday. I'm sitting in Blanchard's on Broad Street, sipping a cappuccino and chatting with the founders of Galfie about life, love, queerness, and, of course, their business. Hannah and Jade Sullivan are partners not only in life but also in their flag company, Galfie. They're truly wonderful people. Galfie was conceived during a...
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, Naomi McCavitt, the talented artist behind Thicket Design has established herself as an artist to watch in the city. Her work has been showcased in group exhibitions across...
As I walked down the sunny sidewalk by the Carrilon in beautiful springtime after watching a 2-year-old NOVA special on electric airplanes at the RVA Environmental Film Festival, I couldn't shake this vague feeling of being unsettled. You know that feeling you get after a college party where you might have overshared or had a strange experience...
Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond, and the list will continue to evolve as new podcasts emerge. If you are a...
We are totally that bunch who snap pics of our food before digging in. But hey, we're in the media biz, so that's kind of our thing, right? Anyway, this post is all about justifying our foodie photo-ops and side eyes. So, here's a collection of our tasty escapades from the last 3-4 months. Dig in and enjoy! Chicken bites and fixins' by private...
Duron Chavis has been a pivotal figure in community advocacy in Richmond for over two decades. His journey began in 2003 as a volunteer at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA. It was there that his passion for sharing the stories of Black people grew, and with the support of elder activists, he founded Happily Natural Day – a...
Hey, what do you know? Vinyl records have overtaken CD sales for the first time since 1987! According to RIAA, approximately 41 million vinyl albums were sold last year compared to 33 million CDs. It's crazy to think that it took this long to happen. Even though streaming services still dominate the music industry, there's been a renewed interest...
On Tuesday, Richmond leaders came together to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19 at a memorial service. In the 2021 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Charles City) introduced a bill that was passed by both chambers. This bill, HJ 605, designates March 14 as “Victims of COVID-19 Remembrance Day”...
