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Opinion: The unstoppable force of women in Virginia politics

I was home alone on November 7, the night of the 2016 election. Laying in bed, my mobile phone was the only source of light in my dark apartment. Like many people who watched state after state turn red, a deep sense of foreboding took over. I am a progressive woman...

Anti-Muslim demonstration held in Virginia Beach

An event hoping to stop Sharia law from taking over the US ended in a parking lot shoving contest and two arrests at Virginia Beach's Mt. Trashmore this weekend. Along the bottom of the former-trash dump-turned-community park, about 70 people gathered for a "righteous...

Virginia Primary 2017 Rundown

Despite Virginia’s gubernatorial race taking place during a non-presidential year, the ballot is packed and the competition is tight for the primary election, which takes place Tuesday, June 13. Candidates vying for governor, lieutenant governor and several seats in...

Norfolk City Council debates marijuana decriminalization

At last week's informal Norfolk city council meeting Councilman Paul Riddick called for a “total presentation” on marijuana decriminalization. At last week's informal Norfolk city council meeting Councilman Paul Riddick called for a “total presentation” on marijuana decriminalization. “I would like to have a presentation by professionals to let...

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RVA Mayoral candidates differ on bike-related issues

Sports Backers and Bike Walk RVA are both pretty invested in bicycle transport here in Richmond. Sports Backers and Bike Walk RVA are both pretty invested in bicycle transport here in Richmond. Whether it's recreational or commuting, the two groups have advocated to increase the city's bike-profile with events, community rides and recently...

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GWARBQ, Syria and the Commonwealth between them

As I prepared for the seminal RVA weekend of the year - GWARBBQ - I once again found myself in that strange place between being “here” and being “over there.” And how could you not, after seeing the pictures from Syria this past week? As I prepared for the seminal RVA weekend of the year - GWARBBQ - I once again found myself in that strange place...

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RVA Kickers end FV Cincinnati game in 1-1 draw

The Richmond Kickers (11-6-6) were held to a 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati (12-4-6) on Saturday night at City Stadium. The Kickers took the lead through Sunny Jane, but Cincinnati equalized through Andrew Wiedeman’s free kick. The Richmond Kickers (11-6-6) were held to a 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati (12-4-6) on Saturday night at City Stadium....

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Mr. Shroder: What’s happening in the world and how it impacts RVA

Bonjour, I am to be your resident foreign policy expert here in Richmond. Why? Because caring about what is happening in the world is central to your survival in the age of Donald Trump, and is a nice addition to our general preoccupation with live music, roof-top bars, and restaurants that serve the same bacon infused fried brussels sprouts....

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