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RVAMAG Favorite Things Reader’s Poll 2023

Welcome to our Favorite Things Reader's Poll 2023! Because, you know, we're dying to find out what really keeps you, our esteemed readers, up at night in our charming city. Where do we hang out? What on earth are we doing with our lives? And let's not forget the...

The 2023 Richmond ‘Drinksgiving’ Dive Bars List is Here!

Once more, the city gears up for its most cherished pre-Thanksgiving tradition: Drinksgiving. As the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving rolls in, locals gather to sip and speculate over life's puzzles, arming themselves with witty retorts for the family festivities...

#DOWNTOWNRVA: Meet John, Traveler from South Carolina

We dispatched our hometown photographer, CJ Payne, to the heart of the city to capture a snapshot and engage in some casual conversation. Consider it our local twist on the acclaimed Humans of New York series that we hold in high regard. Our aim is to foster a sense...

Beth Macy, Author of Dopesick, Discusses her Newest Book

Virginia based writer and journalist Beth Macy, author of the book Dopesick, will appear at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to discuss her newest work, Raising Lazarus on Tuesday November 13th at 6:00 pm. You can get tickets to that event here, and read...

The Wes Freed Memorial Fund Needs Your Help

On September 4th, 2022, beloved artist and Richmond local Wes Freed passed away from colorectal cancer. In honor of his memory, members of the community who knew and loved him are trying to establish a memorial fund in his name with the goal of giving scholarships to...

#DOWNTOWNRVA: Meet Bobby, Owner of the Record Store Vinyl Conflict

We dispatched our hometown photographer, CJ Payne, to the heart of the city to capture a snapshot and engage in some casual conversation. Consider it our local twist on the acclaimed Humans of New York series that we hold in high regard. Our aim is to foster...

Best of Craigslist missed connections 12/30-1/7

New year means new missed connections, and it seems that the gym is not the only place where people carry out their resolutions. Some people may want to take a second look at what they’ve resolved to do. A new year means a new chance at love, so look below and see if you’ve been noticed. But be careful--not everyone may be as clean as they seem....

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Richmond Mural Project 2014 Interviews: Soho Design House

Soho Design House were in Richmond this summer for the Richmond Mural Project, but that's not because they were doing a mural. Instead, this unique company was producing rugs from the artwork of several different RMP muralists. Soho Design House were in Richmond this summer for the Richmond Mural Project, but that's not because they were doing a...

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 7/28-8/4

August love folks... it's not too late to snatch up a summer Betty or Benny and try and stay cool through theses hot nights. Grab a beer, kick on the song below, and cruise our Best of Craigslist below and maybe you'll be the subject of someone's love-lost. Smashley - m4w 8/4 You have tattoos and work at a music store. I wanna bass dat ass girl....

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 7/22-7/28

If you're single and live in RVA, perhaps the river is where you should go. It sure seems like theres a lot of bunnies and foxes down there, or maybe that's just what this week's CL missed connections seem to suggest. Either way, take a gander at our "best of" for the week and post your own and maybe your future-true love will rise from the...

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Musicians Wanted – Best of Craigslist Bandmate posts July 2014

After the success of our Craigslist missed connections posts, we thought we'd set our sights on one of RVA's other loneliest pursuits - forming a band. So once a month, we'll round up some of the best CL ads seeking musicians. Maybe you'll find your next jam-mate, or the perfect bass player. Or maybe you'll find out how racist and homophobic some...

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 7/14-7/21

Just when the weather was cooling down, summer came back and smacked us all in the face like a disobedient child. Just when the weather was cooling down, summer came back and smacked us all in the face like a disobedient child. So now's the perfect time to find some AC and a lucky man or woman to get cool with - perhaps you'll find them below. So...

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 7/7-7/14

It doesn't scare me when I stumble upon a missed connection for myself, what about you Icelandic superstar Bjork? Looks like she's down... and I think we all know that. So just consider Craigslist Missed connections the mountaintop we all go to the top of and throw batteries and sing a joyous tune and free ourselves from suffering. What I'm...

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