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“Blessed“ Is the Second RVA Casino Referendum

Early voting has begin in Virginia and the Richmond casino advocates have gone all-in with the mayor and City Council to make sure the referendum got back on the ballot and now are betting the house with an absurd amount of money to make sure the referendum passes...

Huge Pressure on Small Politicians with Eyes on Virginia Elections

Have you ever this before, “this is the most important election in your life.” Perhaps this has been declared during a Presidential election, maybe in a Governor race, but almost certainly will you never hear someone claim that for state legislator race. Virginia has...

Andy Ngo is Obsessed with Confederate Statues

This article has been edited to correct the timeline of events since its publishing. The Commonwealth Club, on September 15, contacted RVA Magazine to report they had canceled hosting the Andy Ngo event due to a conflict of interest with the values of the club and...

RIFF Founder Heather Waters on Her Journey To Get Here

We kick off our RIFF coverage this year with an interview with Heather Waters, founder of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF). She transitioned from performing to producing, sharing her journey in our recent interview. RIFF, now in its 12th year, is a...

Andy Ngo is Obsessed with Confederate Statues

This article has been edited to correct the timeline of events since its publishing. The Commonwealth Club, on September 15, contacted RVA Magazine to report they had canceled hosting the Andy Ngo event due to a conflict of interest with the values of the club and then asked for the article to be taken down.   Richmond, Virginia is in a...

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Color at Odds: Contrast In the Lines with Dathan Kane

2:45 PMJackson Ward85F Partly CloudyPlaylist: Butter on Spotify Soul Rotation was a galvanizing experience for my return to form in the creative hemisphere. A heartfelt experience, matched by an equally warm reception. I’ll admit since then there have been some restless nights. My headspace craved to plot out the next steps of this saga, and...

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The Eye in the Sky: Debating Surveillance in Richmond

A recent report by VPM brings attention to police surveillance in Richmond. The world imagined by George Orwell in 1984 has become less fictional as technology advances. For residents of Richmond, Virginia, the reality of increased surveillance grows as the city moves towards implementing a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). The debate over the...

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Listen Up! The 2023 Richmond Podcaster List

Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond, and the list will continue to evolve as new podcasts emerge. If you are...

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Vintage Shop Closes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

This is a developing story.  Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed visitors that the shop, located at South Addison Street, was “closed for...

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