by Jon Baliles | Nov 3, 2023 | EDITORIAL, OPINION, POLITICS, RICHMOND POLITICS
RVA 5×5 Deep Dive’s by Jon Balilies are in-depth looks at topics of import in our city and our region to provide a better understanding of the sometimes complex issues we all face and what possible solutions and/or discussions are needed to address them. They say...
by RVA Staff | Nov 3, 2023 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND POLITICS
During a broadcast on The Box 99.5 about the casino issue, host Preston Brown directed offensive comments towards Paul Goldman, director of the No Means No Casino PAC. Recordings from the November 1st program reveal Brown’s extensive verbal attacks, labeling...
by Josh Stanfield | Oct 3, 2023 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
A Letter to the Editor by Josh Stanfield. “Asked about the financing of the project, [Churchill Downs Incorporated CEO] Carstanjen said the specifics would be finalized and made public after the referendum.” Sarah Rankin, AP, 9.1.23 Green space, pickleball, spa...
by Jon Baliles | Sep 27, 2023 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
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...
by Terry Hurley | Sep 12, 2023 | COMMUNITY, LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND NEWS
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.” — Author Dave Barry Richmond, I know you’re not trying to hurt...
by Dr. Kevin M. Anzzolin | Sep 11, 2023 | COMMUNITY, LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND NEWS, VIRGINIA NEWS
The Greater Richmond Region received an unexpected economic shock this past spring when Tyson Foods decided to close its poultry processing plant in nearby Glen Allen. Chicken suppliers around the surrounding areas suddenly found themselves searching for new buyers,...