The world is a tough place, no doubt about it. There’s plenty to rage against, plenty of sorrow to drink deep from. We’ll get to all that soon enough. But today, let’s set that aside and revel in something pure, strange, and undeniably joyful. Richmond’s got itself a...
As tobacco production fades into the past and more permissive laws go into effect, hemp is poised to become the way of the future for Virginia farmers. At first glance, it looks like a stoner’s paradise: acres of plants that resemble marijuana. But this crop is hemp, a relative of cannabis that has commercial uses ranging from textiles and animal...
After multiple films have drawn attention to the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, awareness of Munchausen's Syndrome By Proxy is growing. But the details are still only vaguely understood by most. Recent programs such as Hulu’s The Act and the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest have introduced audiences to a dangerous and often overlooked...
The weather's getting warm, and it's finally time to break out the tie-dyed t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops -- and then head for the Missed Connections to shout out all the hotties you're too shy to talk to. We here at RVA Mag totally know your pain on that score, but a word of advice -- try not to lead with your fixation on people's toes. Tends...
It's the Tuesday after Easter, and you know what that means! That's right, the leftover Easter candy is half off at the grocery store. Also, spring has fully sprung, and the lovely Easter weather has apparently set hearts around the Commonwealth aflutter -- at least if this week's Missed Connections are any indication. It seems everyone is...
*This article originally appeared in RVA Mag #36, on the streets now at all your favorite spots. We live in a convenience-based society. Between Amazon Prime shipping various household needs straight to our doors, and food apps like DoorDash and UberEats keeping us well-fed without leaving the couch, it’s become more convenient than ever to...
It's still a bit chilly today but the weatherman says that spring is really honestly actually finally here, so it's really no surprise that everyone's writing Missed Connections from the gym this week. Gotta work on that beach bod, amirite? In addition to a fair amount of surreptitious gazing happening at the gym, the Monument 10K created a few...
With his Men To Heal movement, James Harris works to make therapy accessible and mental health a priority for working-class men of color. As a child in the foster care system, James Harris grew up attending mandated counseling sessions provided by the state. Now, Harris has started his own movement to end the stigma of men’s mental health: Men to...
Everyone's headed out for fun in the sun this week... and when they get home, it sure looks like they're heading straight to Missed Connections. And sure enough, things are getting weird. This week's bumper crop of Missed Connections brings us a fascinating parade of humanity, from emergency room ladykillers and drive-thru Valentinos to park...
The Universe Beckons: In Virginia, Ufologists Search Confidently For Life Outside Earth *This article originally appeared in RVA Mag #36, on the streets now at all your favorite spots. I want to believe. It’s the refrain of a generation, the innate human desire for something more. Everyone has a UFO story, and astronomer Seth Shostak of SETI...
