by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 18, 2024 | ART, COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, EDITORIAL, OPINION & EDITORIAL, PINNED
As Richmond’s mayoral election approaches, one thing has become clear: the conversation about our city’s future is missing a key element—the Richmond Arts District on Broad Street. Despite its immense creative potential, this vibrant part of downtown has been...
by RVA Staff | Jul 1, 2024 | EDITORIAL, NEWS, POLITICS
As we find ourselves in the middle point of summer, the upcoming months will bring pivotal decisions for our community as we elect our next mayor, city council and school board members followed by the gubernatorial election next year. Over the past few months, we have...
by R. Anthony Harris | Jun 25, 2024 | EDITORIAL, NEWS, PINNED
Yesterday, Richmond, Virginia, was named the number one town to visit in America by CNN, and as someone who has lived in Richmond for 26 years, it is natural that I would have some mixed feelings. We all know Richmond is special, but articles like this, while exciting...
by RVA Staff | Nov 7, 2023 | EDITORIAL, OPINION, POLITICS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
Voting No Casino & Reclaiming a Radical Vision of Solidarity & Economic Freedom Amidst a Divisive Casino Campaign Over the weekend, I learned that one of the owners of the proposed casino who is also one of the most powerful Black women in America, Cathy...
by Jon Baliles | Nov 5, 2023 | EDITORIAL, OPINION, POLITICS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
This piece is one in a series of opinion pieces by Jon Baliles about the proposed Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. You can read his other pieces HERE. The casino advocates made a big deal about their labor peace agreement that was reached with the Washington,...
by Jon Baliles | Nov 5, 2023 | EDITORIAL, OPINION, POLITICS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
This piece is one in a series of opinion pieces by Jon Baliles about the proposed Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. You can read his other pieces HERE. The Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial Board and reporters sat down this week with the casino opponents who said the...
