Carytown just got a serious facelift, and it’s bringing some retro swagger to one of Richmond’s most iconic spots. On Friday night, the shopping district unveiled its new Art Deco-style sign—a sleek, neon gateway hanging over Cary Street. According to The Richmonder,...
My earliest memories are of life in India in the 1980’s. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat all walks of life live together in very dense concentrations. The extraordinarily wealthy and the extremely poor and homeless all share the same walkways, parks, and public spaces. I grew up wondering how it was possible for me to get meals and water anytime I wanted,...
Living an alternative lifestyle can be frustrating. Since your routines are not mainstream, or what others consider "normal," wild myths and misconceptions spread. This problem definitely affects many members of Virginia Polyamory. The Richmond-based organization is made up of like-minded individuals who prefer non-monogamous relationships over...
Between an epidemic of shooting deaths and fears of a Charlottesville-like riot, 2017 was a tough year for the city, but it posed a unique challenge for Chief of Police Alfred Durham. As of Dec. 1, 57 Richmonders have lost their lives to gun violence, and the city spent $570,000 to respond to the tiny rally organized by a ragtag group of...
The folks of RVA Missed Connections never fail to disappoint, and in this week's batch we have everything from a steamy chat on a flight between a man and a woman named Lavender, to flirtations at Vintage and Bowtie, to "Sweaty Bike Action". Oh, and Owen the Barista, if you're out there, you have a secret admirer. All that and more below! Owen...
There is a complicated relationship that exists amongst the public, the media, and the government when it comes to environmental conservation. Each sector plays its unique role in deciding the trajectory of every blossoming, burgeoning environmental issue as it arises -- pollution, global warming, species extinction -- how each matter unfolds is...
Even if the craziness of the holidays has turned you into a Scrooge, the folks over at Missed Connections are sure to fill you with cheer with their antics and endless quest for love. This week, things heat up at Station 2 between two strangers and in the bathroom at Sticky Rice, there's a very, very strange interaction in a Carytown bookstore,...
In a demonstration of communal solidarity, nearly 80 members of the VCU School of the Arts (VCUarts) community gathered in front of VCU’s Cabell Library Friday morning in support of fair pay for adjunct professors. The ‘Adjunct Fair Pay Rally’ was organized after over 1,400 people signed a petition in support of the cause, demanding that adjuncts...
In this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections we have a steamy encounter in a Planet Fitness locker room, one lone soul in a Red Lobster hoping sparks will fly with their waiter, and a bizarre "incident" at an Ashland Chick-Fil-A offering a cash reward for details. Check out all this and more below. Friends Of Jefferson park - m4w (Church Hill)...
She once played a vital role in the local music and art scenes, from Books, Bikes, and Beyond to Best Friends’ Day. Now, this Richmonder travels all over the globe, helping make the world a better place for children in need. Shelley Callahan is the Director of Development at Children Incorporated, an international non-profit organization based in...
