WTF?!

Best Of VA Missed Connections June 16 – June 22

by Marilyn Drew Necci | RICHMOND NEWS, WTF?!

Welcome to another week of Missed Connections, where starting things off on a down note is just another aspect of life's rich pageant. Don't worry though, folks -- like Monica Lewinsky said to the HBO Max intern, it gets better! This week we've got everything from...

more in community

Breaking Free in Richmond | The Struggle to Overcome Addiction in Virginia’s Capital

One evening in Richmond’s East End, a 42-year-old father of two overdosed on fentanyl in his car while his children waited inside their apartment. A neighbor, recognizing the signs, administered Narcan before paramedics arrived. He survived, but the overdose was his...

Richmond’s Housing Crisis: Can Mayor Avula’s Plan Make a Difference?

In 2020, a teacher in Richmond could afford a home on their salary. Today, that same teacher would need to nearly double their income just to keep up with soaring housing prices. The cost of living in Richmond isn’t creeping up—it’s skyrocketing, and for many...

It Might Be a Good Idea to Get Your Vaccinations Soon

Look, life is busy. We’ve got places to be, things to do, deadlines to meet. Maybe you’re out at Cobra Cabana scarfing down a burger, or walking through Hollywood Cemetery trying to piece together Richmond’s haunted past. Vaccinations? They’re not exactly at the top...

Senators Warner and Kaine Blast Trump Order to Illegally Stop All Federal Grants and Loans

In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, President Donald Trump has ordered a halt to all federal grants and loans, threatening to derail crucial economic development projects across the country. The directive, issued through a memo from the Office of Management...

The Record | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Brings Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Vaccine Views to Confirmation Hearing

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approaches his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services, questions abound regarding his qualifications and controversial positions. Kennedy, a polarizing figure in public health debates, carries a...

It’s Still Our City Podcast | Ep. 2 Lindsey’s List

“Facebook. Richmond, VA. If you’ve ever been involved with both, chances are you’ve heard of Lindsey’s List. What started as a simple way to connect people with jobs, roommates, and decent landlords quickly grew legs and became something so much bigger. On this...

A Nation Adrift: Confronting Another Trump Presidency

How the Rise of an Oligarchy Threatens America's Future and What We Can Do About It The 2024 election marked a personal breaking point for me. The return of a felon, rapist, and racist (among many other labels) assuming the highest office in the world again –...

Can Ketamine Really Heal Trauma? Richmond Therapists Share Their Insights

A guy with CPTSD walks into an Airbnb full of therapists. Humorous as it may seem, that was my Saturday one chilly November afternoon. I ventured out to Jackson Ward to attend a mixer and livestream event hosted by Journey Clinical, a purveyor of Ketamine-Assisted...

No Results Found

The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.

Close