Bill Draper is arguably Richmond's leading outdoor photographer. His renowned photos of landscapes and wildlife in the James River Park System have garnered widespread admiration. He's celebrated citywide for his exceptional ability to capture Richmond's beauty and...
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Duron Chavis: Celebrating 20 Years of Happily Natural Day and Pioneering Food and Land Justice in Black and Brown Communities
Duron Chavis has been a pivotal figure in community advocacy in Richmond for over two decades. His journey began in 2003 as a volunteer at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA. It was there that his passion for sharing the stories of Black people grew, and with the support of elder activists, he founded Happily Natural Day – a...
Victims of COVID-19 Remembrance Day: Revisiting the Early Days of the Pandemic in Virginia Thru The Good Morning RVA Archive
On Tuesday, Richmond leaders came together to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19 at a memorial service. In the 2021 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Charles City) introduced a bill that was passed by both chambers. This bill, HJ 605, designates March 14 as “Victims of COVID-19 Remembrance Day”...
Virginia Republicans Block Multiple Bills Related to ‘Magic Mushroom’ Psilocybin, Again
Two bills related to psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, have been under debate by Virginia lawmakers. The first bill, HB 1513, proposed by Del. Dawn M. Adams (D), seeks to legalize the distribution and possession of psilocybin for specific medical use cases, such as depression, PTSD, and end-of-life anxiety. The...
From Tech to Independent Farming: Chris Newman of Sylvanaqua Farms
Chris Newman is the founder of Sylvanaqua Farms, a company that grows pastured meats and eggs in Virginia. He also started Skywoman, a community-based consulting organization that helps people organize their food sovereignty. Newman is passionate about the intersection of history, politics, food, and race and does a lot of writing, speaking,...
Virginia Republicans Vote Against Bill to Establish Recreational Cannabis Retail Market, Again
While it is legal to grow, possess, and consume cannabis for personal recreational use in Virginia, it is still illegal to sell recreational cannabis. As things stand, only the state-approved medical marijuana operators are allowed to sell marijuana in Virginia. The fact that multiple bills introduced this session failed to gain enough support...
Let’s Talk About Eggs, And Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) For Richmonders
Egg prices have reached record highs, with prices up 138% in December from the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited a record outbreak of avian flu as a reason for the high prices. However, the nation's antitrust regulator, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), should also...
Basking In The Colors At Maymont’s Garden Glow
This year marks the fifth annual Garden Glow at Maymont, an iridescent illumination of Richmond’s crown jewel. Featuring art installations by Alfonso Perez Acosta, Jeff Dobrow, and Kevin Aukward, this cozy fall ticket is a lightbulb of an idea for a date night or an evening with family and friends. Set against the tranquil center of the...
Attack Of the Killer Thumbs: Weird Vibes For May
“Attack of the Killer Thumbs” aims to provide answers to your garden quandaries and your houseplant conundrums. We think plants make our lives and homes and balconies a better place to be. But we also know that you aren’t made of money. Here you will not find “recommendations” for our “favorite” ninety-dollar gadgets or “quick and easy”...
Creating A Community, One Tree At A Time
The Enrichmond Foundation’s TreeLab projects spark interest throughout Richmond in restoring greenspace while also educating the public on plant growth and health. In a small greenhouse owned by the City Of Richmond, TreeLab Manager Aaron McFarland cultivates native trees and other plants available for purchase. Although TreeLab, a...