UPDATE August 4, 2025: As of this week, RVA Performance Training has gone over 100 days without functioning plumbing, the result of a damaged line caused by nearby Diamond District construction. The issue began when a utility pole was installed just feet from the...
Introducing The Wilson Group, a locally-owned real estate team based in the heart of Richmond, VA, on a mission to make every step of buying, selling, or managing a property a magical journey for their clients. With a strong reputation built mostly on referrals from friends, family, and satisfied clients, The Wilson Group is dedicated to making...
The art of storytelling has long been intertwined with the eerie and macabre, and few writers have mastered this genre better than Edgar Allan Poe. As the Poe Museum in Richmond, VA celebrated its 100-year anniversary in late January, it brought in two esteemed writers to honor the legacy of Poe and share their own experiences with darkness and...
While it is legal to grow, possess, and consume cannabis for personal recreational use in Virginia, it is still illegal to sell recreational cannabis. As things stand, only the state-approved medical marijuana operators are allowed to sell marijuana in Virginia. The fact that multiple bills introduced this session failed to gain enough support to...
In 2020, the Equal Rights Amendment was ratified by Virginia, making it the 38th and final state needed to add gender equality to the U.S. Constitution. However, as the Amendment has yet to be published and with the current Republican attorney general of Virginia in opposition of certification, a group of talented artists from across the country,...
RVA Community Makers 2023, an annual community-activated art project, is back with its fifth edition, and this year's honorees are Janine Bell, Gary Flowers, and Jackson Ward Collective. The project, presented annually by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and led by artist Hamilton Glass, is a public art project that celebrates African American...
Hello reader! I had a blast catching up with the hilarious Natalie Wall this week. This Virginia native is here to tackle the ever-so-popular topic of sex - you know, the good, the bad, and the awkward. And she's not alone - Natalie's joined by a gang of fellow comedians to tackle this tricky subject on February 16th at the Firehouse Theatre....
Dathan Kane, a muralist and artist, is leaving his legacy across Virginia by inspiring others with his art. In this interview, we delve into his art, living up to a family legacy, the progressive art scene in Hampton Roads, and the significance of representation in street art. There is a lot to unpack in this one! Also, don't miss out on Dathan's...
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers and advocates are fighting to enshrine women's reproductive rights in the state constitution amid a slew of anti-abortion bills, some which passed the House ahead of the session midpoint. Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance, VREA, celebrated “Repro Advocacy Day” last month by lobbying state legislators. VREA...
RICHMOND, Va. -- Anti-transgender legislation is on the rise nationwide and in Virginia. Even if proposed legislation fails, the vitriol that makes headlines impacts LGBTQ communities, advocates say. Legislation considered anti trans usually falls under efforts that introduce discrimination or fail to create inclusive and affirming protections...
