A growing environmental concern in Chesterfield County could have consequences far beyond the county line.The Shoosmith Landfill, located in Chesterfield County near Iron Bridge Road, stopped accepting waste on December 30, 2022. More than three years later, the site...
Three-time Grammy-winning rapper and activist Michael Santiago Render, better known as Killer Mike, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming discussion on the future of free expression, hosted by the University of Richmond. Co-moderated by UR liberal arts professor Erik Nielson, Mad Skillz and journalist Bonnie Newman Davis, the panel will...
After a summer-long closure and with a new executive director Jessica Bell Brown at the helm, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University is set to reopen its doors this Friday, September 6th, from 6 to 9 p.m. The reopening marks the premiere of three new exhibitions that delve deeply into the private spaces...
I had been mentally workshopping different analogies to prime you for this article, but when I asked Junebug for a thought on how to explain the phenomenon during our interview, they spontaneously conjured an image that does the reality a good bit of justice. “If you happen to be racing cars, all these NASCARs are souped up, and they’ve got a lot...
We recently stumbled on a new-ish Instagram account @RareRichmond that captures Richmond, VA, in all its gritty, goofy and cringey glory. We reached out for a quick Q&A, though the person behind the account prefers to stay anonymous, here's what they had to say: Original post on @RareRichmond can be found HERE Where did the idea come from?My...
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s something brewing in Richmond, and it’s not just the IPA you thought you were ordering. The young folks of this city are quietly leading national trends showing that alcohol is losing its shine, and health is the new high. Read the full article HERE The Times They Are A-Changin’ According to a recent Gallup...
With DJs and delectable drinks, Fanboy is bringing San Francisco vibes to Richmond Brandon Pearson isn’t afraid to experiment. After his Laotian restaurant, Temple, failed to take off at 2713 W Broad Street, he converted the concept into Sabai Jai — a casual grab-and-go market that extended the success of the popular Thai spot he co-owns...
Recently, I met with GirlSpit, a band composed of Sera (they/she) on vocals and keytar, Harley (she/her) on bass and lead synth, and Rosa (she/her) on drums, who create slightly gothic, synth-punk music in Richmond. Birthed out of connections from queer bike ride nights and kink clubs, GirlSpit embodies what it means to be musicians who know...
On June 22, 2024, Texas Beach in Richmond became the epicenter of the city’s skateboarding scene for Go Skate Day 2024. Organized by Venue Skateboards and backed by prizes from Heroin Skateboards, the event featured a loose blend of skate contests, local music, and food provided by 1115 Kitchen. Skaters from all over the city gathered at the...
The Carytown Watermelon Festival is in its 42nd year and features vendors, food, drinks, music, rides, and big crowds. What the Watermelon Festival is now famous for is what it doesn't have: cars on Cary Street. This event is similar to the Easter Parade, where the pedestrians are the parade, or the Monument Ave 10k, which makes the Fan and...
