On Thursday evening, 50501 Virginia will lead a large-scale civil rights protest along Monument Avenue in Richmond, aligning with similar actions across the state and nation. Titled “Good Trouble Lives On,” the event honors the anniversary of the passing of...
RICHMOND – Virginia’s sales tax covers almost everything you buy, from athletic socks to zippers. But it doesn’t apply to medicine, contact lenses and certain other personal health items. RICHMOND – Virginia’s sales tax covers almost everything you buy, from athletic socks to zippers. But it doesn’t apply to medicine, contact lenses and certain...
With most Richmonders trapped inside their homes this past week, it gave the city plenty of time to contemplate past loves and lust over the last person they came in contact with. With most Richmonders trapped inside their homes this past week, it gave the city plenty of time to contemplate past loves and lust over the last person they came in...
RICHMOND – Do you have an expensive bottle of wine you’ve been holding onto – one that you’d love to uncork at your favorite restaurant on a special occasion? RICHMOND – Do you have an expensive bottle of wine you’ve been holding onto – one that you’d love to uncork at your favorite restaurant on a special occasion? What about a special case of...
Despite concerns about fire safety, a Senate committee has recommended approval of a bill to legalize the sale of fireworks in Virginia. Despite concerns about fire safety, a Senate committee has recommended approval of a bill to legalize the sale of fireworks in Virginia. The Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology voted 8-5 in favor of...
This weekend's snow storm is looking to dump a decent amount of cold white stuff on the Commonwealth, but if you're unsure of things, please let this particularly loud Canadian guy give you the weathe This weekend's snow storm is looking to dump a decent amount of cold white stuff on the Commonwealth, but if you're unsure of things, please let...
“What are we willing to do to be free?” asked Dr. Ravi Perry, as a silence fell over the VCU Commons Ballroom. “What are we willing to do to be free?” asked Dr. Ravi Perry, as a silence fell over the VCU Commons Ballroom. From the opening moments of the college's first Black Lives Matter Symposium, the moderator held no punches. One of many...
Virginia restaurant owners have mixed perspectives on legislation that would allow their establishments to sell more alcoholic beverages. Virginia restaurant owners have mixed perspectives on legislation that would allow their establishments to sell more alcoholic beverages. Two Republican lawmakers from Virginia Beach – Sen. Bill DeSteph and...
In 2013 Virginia, along with many other states, enacted tough voter ID laws that some public officials claim makes it harder to vote. In 2013 Virginia, along with many other states, enacted tough voter ID laws that some public officials claim makes it harder to vote. And it didn’t take long a the Republican-lead committee to pick apart the...
A group of about 50 rallied Tuesday to oppose private contractors coming on their land surveying for proposed pipelines without consent. A group of about 50 rallied Tuesday to oppose private contractors coming on their land surveying for proposed pipelines without consent. The group of protesters, composed of six separate organizations, demanded...
