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Jo Ellis Did Her Job. The Army Didn’t. 🏳️‍🌈

This story was originally published in Virginia Pride Guide 2025. Virginia Pride Festival 2025 is presented with the support of Out RVA, Allianz, Hit Play, Virginia Lottery, CarMax, Bank of America, CoStar Group,...

Op-Ed | Why I Support Richmond Code Refresh and Upzoning

Editor’s note: This is an op-ed. The views belong to the author and not necessarily RVA Magazine. We publish opinion pieces to spark conversation, share perspectives, and give space to voices in our community. by Jacob Sherrod Richmond’s zoning code, the policies...

Richmond Rallies to Find Francine, the Missing Lowe’s Cat

Francine, a well-known shop cat at Lowe’s in Richmond and a beloved fixture of the community, has gone missing, sparking a cross-state search effort. According to posts from staff and supporters, Francine disappeared on September 18 after walking onto a distribution...

Gold Lion Community Cafe: Where Pride Meets Purpose 🏳️‍🌈

This article is part of the official Virginia Pride Festival Guide, released ahead of the celebration on Saturday, September 27.  Presented with the support of Out RVA, Allianz, Hit Play, Virginia Lottery, CarMax, Bank of America, CoStar Group, Genworth, CapTech,...

Our Richmond, VA Celebrates Black History Month 2023 Rundown

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,...

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RVA First Fridays February 2023: Storm The Gates!

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...

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Eat With Pace! Reggie Meets Liz and Jon of Fat Kid Sandwiches!

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...

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Matt Tarpey of The Veil and The Craft Beer Hustle

During our conversation with Matt Tarpey, the co-founder of The Veil Brewing Co., we delved into the exciting new project that he and his team are working on in collaboration with Longoven. We also touched on how the pandemic changed the game for everyone, how being in bands crosses over into craft brewing and his strategy for sharing and...

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