by RVA Staff | Jul 30, 2026 | OPINION, POLITICS
Editor’s Note: The views expressed are those of the author. Lisa Vedernikova Khanna ran for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District and previously served as Chief of Staff at the Democratic National Committee. This essay reflects her perspective...
by R. Anthony Harris | Jun 9, 2026 | CANNABIS CULTURE, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, EDITORIAL, SMALL BUSINESS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
A recent report by Radio IQ suggests Virginia lawmakers are once again inching toward a legal recreational marijuana market, this time through the state budget process. Following Governor Abigail Spanberger’s veto, Senate Democrats have threatened to fold retail...
by Salty Oldman | May 20, 2026 | NEWS, OPINION & EDITORIAL, POLITICS
There’s now a $1.8 billion federal fund for people who believe they were harmed by the “weaponization” of government over the last few years. According to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, there are “no limitations on the claims,” and the program isn’t just for...
by RVA Staff | May 18, 2026 | COMMUNITY, OPINION, RICHMOND NEWS
Around 8 pm on Tuesday, May 11th, the Richmond City Council voted unanimously to approve the 2026-2027 budget, which included at least $1.2 million to be invested into maintaining RPD contracts. One such contract is for the ninety-nine Flock cameras installed...
by Nehemiah Bester | May 17, 2026 | HIP HOP & RAP, OPINION & EDITORIAL
The Drake we once knew is gone. What began as one of the most prophetic artists to hit the rap and hip-hop scene over the past two decades has again reached another breaking point with the release of three new albums on Friday, May 15th. Iceman, Drake’s mainline...
by Q Rice | May 4, 2026 | ART, COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, OPINION, POLITICS
It was 72 and breezy. Unseasonably pleasant, almost chilly. VCU students were splayed out on picnic blankets in Monroe Park enjoying soft serve and the sunshine. Citronella and the smell of hot dogs wafted through the air from some folks having a cookout. “High...
