by Todd Raviotta | Oct 21, 2026 | ART, FILM & TV, OPINION
“The Devils is a harsh film but it’s a harsh subject. I wish the people who were horrified and appalled by it would have read the book, because the bare facts are far more horrible than anything in the film.” – Ken Russell from An Appalling...
by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 5, 2026 | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, DOWNTOWN RVA, MUSIC, OPINION & EDITORIAL, PINNED, RICHMOND POLITICS
Editor’s note: We were sent this petition after publishing: VCU Demolition Blitz: More Richmond Erased HERE. As reported by The Richmonder last week, “The Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan, which sailed through City Council with a unanimous vote Sept. 28, is...
by R. Anthony Harris | Aug 21, 2026 | COMMUNITY, EAT DRINK, EDITORIAL
What is Ellwood Thompson’s now? That feels like a fair question most people should be asking right now after this week’s news that the company that owns one of Richmond’s most recognizable stores is being taken over by another company whose primary business is data...
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...
