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...
We are late on this one but back in December, Circle Center Adult Day Services unveiled a one-of-a-kind mural that celebrated the beauty and grace of aging. Designed by talented RVA-based artist Nico Cathcart, the massive 75'x18' mural is a great way to bring a spotlight on aging and how our society tends to forget the generation that raised us....
Everyday we get studies sent to us and this one comes with a bit of news out of left field. If you're a single person residing in Richmond, Virginia, then you are in luck! The Thriving Center of Psychology (ed. note: Is this a legit institution? It looks to be a therapy marketing site! ) conducted a survey and along with data from the latest US...
Meet Tremaine Etheridge, the founder of PHOND. He would like to inspire and motivate everyone reading this. Back in December 2020, while in a period of depression, he started filming. Soon he met musician Mo Woods through Instagram and the team grew into a trio when they brought on photographer Trevor Saniano in October 2021. They started on the...
Brewmaster Brian Nelson's love for beer and brewing started long before Hardywood Park Craft Brewery became a staple in the Richmond beer scene. It all began while he was studying mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. "I studied mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech and I loved brewing beer in my free time. I would experiment with different...
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout US history. The celebration originated from “Negro History Week,” proposed by noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African-Americans, which was later expanded to a month-long event in 1970. During this month,...
Let's back into it and mark your calendars as the Richmond Arts District is set to host February First Fridays this Friday, February 3rd! This celebration of the arts will feature opening exhibits, live performances, community celebrations and more throughout the district's galleries, restaurants and shops. Here are a few of the events that you...
BustArt is a Swiss street artist who has been painting murals and graffiti since 1999. He started out with classic graffiti but eventually adopted a new style combining pop art, classical graffiti, cartoons and bright colors, which he calls 'graffiti pop.' Throughout the years, he has honed his skills and has been traveling the world to paint...
Nestled comfortably in a nice pocket of Scott's Addition is Dawnstar Video Games. It's beautiful lavender brick exterior with faded toys from various video games and anime is hard to miss. Recently celebrating their third anniversary in 2022, shop owners Dakotah, Andrew and Meaghan describe Dawnstar as a pure passion project, which is evident...
Hey what's up everybody? It's your boy Reggie Pace and the Pace Cast is back! Yes! Eat with Pace! series is sponsored by RVAMAG right now and this episode is with Liz and Jon from Fat Kids Sandwiches, I ask them the hard hitting questions like what's your favourite bread? What's your favourite childhood meal? Because Fat Kids Sandwiches is such a...
