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It’s Still Our City | Ep. 12 Hotspit

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, MUSIC, PODCASTS

“This interview was a blast. You know it’s a good one when even the editing (work) is fun. Join us in this episode as we discuss the creation of this wonderful band, their goals, and the process of building the perfect lineup (it’s tough), Crayola House and unwanted...

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Rally on Broad Street and Virginia Capitol for Reproductive Freedom Amendment

On Saturday May 16, hundreds rallied at the Virginia Capitol and then took to the streets of Richmond for the kickoff campaign for the November election for reproductive freedom. "This amendment will be on the ballot on November 3rd and every day until then we...

What Virginia’s Marijuana Resentencing Law Means for Incarcerated Residents

Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 62 into law late Thursday night, creating a pathway for courts to revisit certain marijuana-related convictions handed down before legalization. The bill, officially titled “Modification of sentence for marijuana-related...

‘Extended Play’ Big Dipper Keeps the Conversation Going After Hours

Big Dipper Innovation Summit isn’t just happening inside Main Street Station this week. The conversations are spilling out into Richmond, with a full slate of after-hours events under the Extended Play banner. From receptions and garden socials to rooftop sets,...

Overdose Deaths Fall in Virginia, But Richmond Providers Warn of Strain

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...

Writer’s Block | ‘Big Flame is Gonna Break My Heart in Two’ by Nate Waggoner

Writer’s Block is RVA Magazine’s series highlighting contemporary writers working in Richmond and across the Commonwealth. We feature original poems, short stories, or essays. Just real voices writing right now. “Big Flame is Gonna Break My Heart in Two” by Richmond...

After Strong Turnout, Richmond Arts Park Enters Holding Pattern

Under the Manchester Bridge, what had been an idea for years turned into something tangible, at least for a day. Hundreds of people moved through the space as muralists painted, DJs played, and passersby stopped mid-bike ride or walk to figure out what was going on....

What to Know About the Big Dipper Innovation Summit in Richmond

There’s a lot of change happening in Richmond right now, and most of it can feel out of our hands. But the reality is, there are people in leadership shaping how the city and state grow, who it’s for, and where it’s going next. At some point, you either tune it out or...

Why Richmond is Ready for Rest Fest Right Now

In 2009, I went to three different GameStops trying to find a Wii Fit Balance Board, and getting one started my path toward having yoga in my life. After two years of doing virtual yoga on a game system, I was challenged by a student to seek out meditation and yoga...

RVA RADIO: SPACEBAR

By RVA Staff

Though that damn groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, we've been truly lucky in the recent warm days. Though that damn groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, we've been truly lucky in the recent warm days. I'm sure we all want to sled on ABC boxes or trashbags down Church Hill after a dumping of snow at least...

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Sweet Sets: Soho House Justin Martin

By John Reinhold

For the last mix of 2013 in the Soho House series, quintessential Dirty Bird DJ Justin Martin provides a mix to see you through to the new year. For the last mix of 2013 in the Soho House series, quintessential Dirty Bird DJ Justin Martin provides a mix to see you through to the new year. A trademark mix of classically cool and brand new grooves....

RVA Radio: Mr. Jennings Crunken Treasure EP

By John Reinhold

MR.JENNINGS CRUNKEN TREASURE EP MR.JENNINGS CRUNKEN TREASURE EP Crunken Treasure by Mr Jennings Crunken Treasure: A long time ago, in a land far, far away, intrepid explorers braved the stormy seas in search of the world's finest treasures. It was an arduous life of sailing, digging, and fighting, but those who persevered gained riches beyond...

RVA Radio: Mr. Jennings Crunken Treasure EP

By John Reinhold

MR.JENNINGS CRUNKEN TREASURE EP MR.JENNINGS CRUNKEN TREASURE EP Crunken Treasure by Mr Jennings Crunken Treasure: A long time ago, in a land far, far away, intrepid explorers braved the stormy seas in search of the world's finest treasures. It was an arduous life of sailing, digging, and fighting, but those who persevered gained riches beyond...

RVA Radio: Reinhold Live at Gallery5 (9 year party!)

By John Reinhold

Reinhold Live at Gallery5 for RVA Magazine & G5's 9 year birthday party. Reinhold Live at Gallery5 for RVA Magazine & G5's 9 year birthday party. This is from the PLF Street "Fire" Show on First Friday 4/4/14 in Richmond Va. Party Liberation Front and friends put on a special street show with fire and performance live on the street and free to...

RVA RADIO BOOTLEG : DROP THE LIME at Brain Drain

By R. Anthony Harris

RVA managed to smuggle out the full set from his visit to Richmond. RVA managed to smuggle out the full set from his visit to Richmond. Cop the the download HERE while you still can and look for his exclusive interview with the magazine in the upcoming RVA dropping mid-November.