National rankings say Richmond is thriving. But talk to the people living and working here, and a more complicated picture emerges. Richmond has been named one of the best cities to live in America. Again. A global marketing firm ranked 100 U.S. cities, and Richmond...
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMagLet's just go down the line. State your name and what you do. Illya: My name is Illya. I’m 20 years old. I do residential...
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, Naomi McCavitt, the talented artist behind Thicket Design has established herself as an artist to watch in the city. Her work has been showcased in group exhibitions across...
Hello reader! I had the chance to catch up with a local favorite, Nick Deez. I first saw Nick when he hosted for Shane Gillis at Sandman Comedy Club a year or two ago and he immediately stood out. Since then, I've been following his journey closely. His passion for stand-up comedy is evident in his performances and he continues to make strides...
As I walked down the sunny sidewalk by the Carrilon in beautiful springtime after watching a 2-year-old NOVA special on electric airplanes at the RVA Environmental Film Festival, I couldn't shake this vague feeling of being unsettled. You know that feeling you get after a college party where you might have overshared or had a strange experience...
Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond, and the list will continue to evolve as new podcasts emerge. If you are a...
We are totally that bunch who snap pics of our food before digging in. But hey, we're in the media biz, so that's kind of our thing, right? Anyway, this post is all about justifying our foodie photo-ops and side eyes. So, here's a collection of our tasty escapades from the last 3-4 months. Dig in and enjoy! Chicken bites and fixins' by private...
Duron Chavis has been a pivotal figure in community advocacy in Richmond for over two decades. His journey began in 2003 as a volunteer at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA. It was there that his passion for sharing the stories of Black people grew, and with the support of elder activists, he founded Happily Natural Day – a...
Seven Henrico County sheriff deputies have been charged with second-degree murder after a man in their custody, Ivor Otieno, died shortly after they took him from county jail to a state mental health facility on March 6. According to a statement from Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill, state police investigators were...
Hey, what do you know? Vinyl records have overtaken CD sales for the first time since 1987! According to RIAA, approximately 41 million vinyl albums were sold last year compared to 33 million CDs. It's crazy to think that it took this long to happen. Even though streaming services still dominate the music industry, there's been a renewed interest...
