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Richmond Showed Up. Now the Real Work Begins. Get Involved.

Richmond showed up this weekend. We’ve got to hold our leaders accountable—applaud them when they get it right, and hit the streets when they don’t. But protest is just one part of the work. If you were out there—or even if you wanted to be—don’t let it end with the...

Richmond Ranked a Top 10 City for Millennials in New National Study

Richmond has been ranked one of the top 10 metro areas in the country for Millennials, according to a new study by SmartAsset. The city landed at #7 overall, up from 15th place last year, marking one of the largest jumps in the national rankings. The annual study...

Why Norfolk’s NEON District Works—and What Richmond Can Learn

In 2013, a two-day event transformed a neglected stretch of Norfolk, Virginia, into a pop-up arts district. It wasn’t a city plan—it was a vision. Volunteers opened temporary galleries in boarded-up storefronts. Food trucks rolled in. Sidewalks were painted with...

Writer’s Block | Poems by Brittany Butchello

A Sunday series from RVA Magazine featuring writers from Richmond and Virginia Writer’s Block is RVA Magazine’s Sunday series highlighting contemporary writers working in Richmond and across the Commonwealth. Each week, we feature original poems, short stories,...

The Vinyl Crypt of Scott’s Addition: Wax Moon’s Strange Magic

Off of Broad Street, deep in Scott’s Addition between warehouses and alleyways, is a black hole in the wall filled with music, vintage VHS, and (perhaps most importantly) Richmond’s preeminent collection of horror-themed pinball machines. I came to Wax Moon on a cool...

Richmond’s Parks Are Something the City Is Getting Right

We spend a lot of time calling out what the City of Richmond gets wrong. And honestly, it’s not hard—just follow the trail of half-fixed potholes, stalled projects, or meetings where words go to die. But every now and then, there something worth pointing to and...

It’s Still Our City | Ep. 10 Lady E

“I met this phenom many, many moons ago at DLB, and I was instantly smitten. She’s always marched to the beat of her own fuckin’ drum—and still does. So much respect. And then I heard her sing... oh mylanta. Her voice absolutely floored me. She moved to Richmond at 18...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 7/25/17-8/1/17

From old souls trying to find love, to sauna sessions, to free clinic flirtations and three-way fantasies, this week’s batch of Missed Connections has a little something for everyone. Check it out below: where are all the decent men – 60 – w4m (Mechanicsville) Where are all the decent men? I am new to the dating scene and looking for a decent man...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 7/19/17 – 7/24/17

Your latest weekly update of missed connections is here! Today, not all of the missed connections are about lusty transgressions. Some are just about the daily, small connections that people make as they go about their days. Enjoy! I wanted to say more but.......... - m4w (Colonial Heights) I know you're probably taken, maybe even married. But...

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Best of Missed Connections 7/11 – 7/19

The missed connections begin to slow down around this time, but they are still coming! Here are some piping hot missed connections for you to enjoy: Jessica-KFC/Taco Bell-Powhatan - m4w (Powhatan) Jessica you're beautiful.. I know this a long shot of you seeing this..If you do..dinner? Maybe? Respond to post here. WaWa - m4m (Mechanicsville) You...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 7/6/17 – 7/11/17

This week in Missed Connections, a missionary attempts to proselytize to the masses, and it has no effect. They continue on in their sinful ways, prowling Kroger and Wawa for MILFs. Sexy Daddy at River City Diner - Black BMW - 3 eggs sunny side up - m4m (River City Diner) hello Daddy, what a sexy man... hot hairy legs nice smile and very...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 6/20 to 6/27

Here's another round of your weekly missed connections! I found all the things you love, relationship drama and people picking up the shards of their own past mistakes. Sweet Frog Short Pump - m4mw (11301 W Broad St) You were a young male and female couple walking your two dogs while me and my family were at Sweet Frog. We sat outside and you...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 6/13/17-6/20/17

Missed connections continue to pour in, both from ex-lovers to first timers, as well as an opportunity to get some modeling exposure! Clean break? - m4w (RVA)  Over? I suppose this is easier for you/us. I'd still like to fuck every once in a while though. I sure did enjoy that. Reply to post here. Sully - m4m (Richmond)  I find you attractive and...

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Best of RVA missed connections 6/7 to 6/13

The days go by, and Richmonders continue to miss connections! This week, the encounters are more mild(ish, which may speak volumes about how terrible you people are), its but still exciting nonetheless. This week is also a bit heavy on the dudes - dudes for ladies, dudes for dudes, dudes for ladies and dudes - so do us a favor, females of the...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 5/30-17 – 6/6/17

We’re back with another edition of missed connections from River City. This week, we have the usual thirst, along with some moderate foot interest. A change is in the appearance of posts about longing for what could have been. The Ghost of Relationships Past begins to haunt Richmonders as they ponder their relationship blunders. Read on for this...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 5/23/17-5/30/17

The local coffee shop and dog park seem like the cinematic places to fall in love this week. What about the office? Or The Camel? This week's posts included workplace longing, dog park pining, and a past Missed Connections success now lost again. Read on for this week's batch of our favorite Missed Connections. Hi diddly ho Neighborino!- m4w (The...

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