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Ventriloquist and His Puppet Harass Shoppers at Richmond Mall

In what can only be described as a most unusual "disturbing of the peace" case, police were called to Short Pump Town Center to deal with a man and his puppet outside of Kay Jewelers. According to WTVR, the man was yelling profanities at shoppers ventriloquist style...

If You Could See Me: Shifting the Conversation Around Mental Health

Tell your story. That’s what Erin Mahone wants hundreds of young people to do through her movement, #IfYouCouldSeeMe. From live performances and storytelling workshops to blogs and podcasts, #IfYouCouldSeeMe provides a safe space for people suffering from mental...

“Jews Rape Kids” Blimp Spotted in California

A blimp reading "Jews Rape Kids" was attempting to fly in the harbor of San Francisco over the weekend. The stunt was led by a neo-Nazi named Patrick Little who was recently in Washington, D.C. supporting Jason Kessler's second Unite the Right rally. Little, a former...

The Largest Viking Ship in the World is Sailing to Virginia

The Draken Harald Harfgre is the world's largest Viking ship, and it is sailing to Norfolk next week, which is quite possibly the best news the Commonwealth has received all year. Sigurd Aase, the owner and captain of this scourge of the seas has one simple mission:...

Campaign to Stop Killer Robots Just Faced a Serious Set Back

The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots (SKR) is a non-profit organization comprised of groups like Human Rights Watch, Mines Action Canada, Nobel Women's Initiative, International Committee for Robots Arm Control, among others whose sole purpose is to "preemptively ban...

Best of RVA Missed Connections August 27-September 4

Many of you may have spent your Labor Day weekend relaxing, but the people over in Missed Connections were making moves. This week, sparks fly at Godfrey's and Taboo, a man is hoping to try his luck again with a woman he met at a poker game, and someone searches for...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/12/17-9/19/17

So this week's batch of the best of RVA Missed Connections is a bit of a long read, but well worth it. We have the "dreamboat" from Fallout, a pink Fannie Pack flirtation at Black Hand Coffee, a desire for dreads, and a guy giving girls "advice" on what to post on a dating app, with a glorious clapback from a woman who wasn't haven't any of it...

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Confederate Rally Organizers Seeking Funding to Leave Richmond

In a fitting end to their misadventures, the organizers of the neo-Confederate rally today reached out to supporters for donations via GoFundMe, raising $220 from two individuals before deleting the campaign. The group used social media throughout the days leading up to the rally to advertise sales on Confederacy memorabilia which they were...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/5/17-9/12/17

In this week's batch of Missed Connections, sparks fly over bow ties at Hardywood, a Hermitage High 2007 alum looks for an old crush, two strangers REALLY bond over dipping sauce, and apparently Food Lion is the place to be to catch nip slips? Check all that out and more below. Drunken boobie at food lion - w4m (Chesterfield) Saw your boobie for...

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Hurricane Irma: What we know and how to prepare

Category 5 Hurricane Irma has torn into the northeastern Leeland Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico for over two days, according to the National Hurricane Center. The islands, battered by the storm, are now under a hurricane watch for two new storms: Hurricane Jose and Hurricane Katia. “This storm is just barely hitting Puerto Rico, so...

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Activist group hangs ‘Ku Klux Klown’ effigies in Bryan Park

*This is a breaking news story. RVA Mag will update with more details when they become available. Richmond Police closed Bryan Park this morning after effigies of white hooded figures were found hung from trees. Anonymous activist art group Indecline is behind the action, which they documented in a video titled "Ku Klux Klowns". Official video...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/29/17-9/6/17

Missed Connections is as spicy and zaney as ever this week with forbidden love, sparks fly at Taboo, a lovers quarrel over some mysterious man named Charles, and dad crushes. Check those out and more if this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections below. Ryan at Helzberg Diamonds - w4m (Colonial Heights)  It was really great talking to you. I wish...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/22/17-8/29/17

In this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections, instead of foot fetishes, we've got a sock fetish, along with sparks flying at Sonic and Kickback Jack's, the search for a long lost lover, and an interesting exchange with a CVS pharmacist. Check it out below. Chris LaRoche - m4m (RVA)  What happened to you? Did you go back to your wife? I miss...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/15/17-8/22/17

Foot fetishes, "muscle bears" at Pony Pasture, and some scorned lovers make up this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections. Also a woman with a giant "coin" head-whatever that means. Read on below to see if you might fit the profile for some of these Craigslist hopefuls. Rosa at Lowe's - m4w (Richmond) It's always a pleasure seeing you. Love your...

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