Update Monday, September 30th 1:19pm -- Bombshell owner Melissa Black has released a statement. You can read it in it's entirely HERE. The original article has been edited to reflect this statement. A month ago, Bombshell Salon, a familiar name in Richmond’s “Best of”...
Six-thousand miles away from Richmond, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been fighting a civil war that has claimed around six million lives. It is stricken with death, famine, the presence of armed militias and tribal groups, along with vast mineral wealth and natural resources which continue to drive the conflict. Seven-thousand miles away...
Guns: the word alone is polarizing. As far as the topic goes, conversation without connotation is near impossible in the midst of today’s politics, but if history is any indication, guns are here to stay for the foreseeable future in Virginia. Americans love their guns. Standing on either side of the debate, it’s fair to say most can agree on...
“Happiness, Connection, Adventure, it's all right where we are.” These were the words of Ginger Kern from her Tedx event in Brookings, SD, which was viewed by the crowd of 40 at the TedxRVA salon held at HI Richmond Hostel. With a welcoming air, pleasant lighting, and decorated exposed-brick walls, one might not realize the venue was previously a...
"Art shouldn't be hidden. Art should make you think. Art has a tangible value on a community and can bring people together." - R. Anthony Harris After five strong years and achieving its original mission of 100+ murals throughout the city, The Richmond Mural Project (RMP) is scaling back a bit this year and painting one large mural on the VCU...
In 2012, the city officially designated the Broad Street corridor as the Arts and Cultural District of Richmond. However, there was one problem, it wasn't actually overflowing with either. The city had monthly First Fridays, Gallery5, and other small exhibit pop ups of course, but when it came to larger-than-life works of art Richmonders and...
In a July media release, Dominion Energy has announced plans to move forward on an offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach. After reaching an agreement with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to lease 2,000 acres on the Atlantic Ocean for wind turbine use, Dominion plans to install two turbines, each producing six-megawatts of...
Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city for day hikes or backpacking trips. Of the 14 states the trail passes through, Virginia has the greatest portion of the trail with 554 miles in the state. The Appalachian Trail...
As the Richmond craft beer industry continues to expand and flourish, VCU has created a way for anyone to become part of the growing trend. Starting in the fall semester, the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) will offer a Craft Beer Certificate Program by partnering with the VCU School of Engineering and the VCU...
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