Last weekend in Church Hill, Richmond did something that only Richmond can do — it let history walk and talk right in front of us. Inside St. John’s Church, the scene was familiar. A reenactor delivered Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech to an...
The Richmond Kickers took on the the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and fell 2-1 at City Stadium this weekend. We've got the heart breaking play-by-play below. The Richmond Kickers took on the the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and fell 2-1 at City Stadium this weekend. We've got the heart breaking play-by-play below. Pick up your tickets for Wednesday's game...
Despite claims and rumors, electronic cigarettes can still damage lungs according to a new study by the The American Physiological Society (APS). Despite claims and rumors, electronic cigarettes can still damage lungs according to a new study by the The American Physiological Society (APS). The APS study suggested any nicotine inhaled can cause...
The fervent attitude parlayed off of popular music through the years from songs like “All I do is Win,” and “We are the Champions,” has fueled the younger generation’s competitive nature. The fervent attitude parlayed off of popular music through the years from songs like “All I do is Win,” and “We are the Champions,” has fueled the younger...
The Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Commission has just released Richmond's new Bicycle Master Plan. The Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Commission has just released Richmond's new Bicycle Master Plan. The 145 page document outlines a series of goals and serves as a layout for making Richmond a more bike-friendly city. “It’s a blueprint for moving...
In the final episode for the show Twin Peaks, in the mythical and odd Black Lodge, Laura Palmer tells Agent Dale Cooper, “I’ll see you again in 25 years.” In the final episode for the show Twin Peaks, in the mythical and odd Black Lodge, Laura Palmer tells Agent Dale Cooper, “I’ll see you again in 25 years.” Andrew Blossom, an organizer of The...
The Richmond Kickers took on the the Pittsburgh Riverhounds tying at 1-1 at Anthony Arena this past Saturday night. The Richmond Kickers took on the the Pittsburgh Riverhounds tying at 1-1 at Anthony Arena this past Saturday night. Catch next week's rematch in Richmond at City Stadium. Pick up your tickets to next week's game here. Your text to...
Wizard World Comic Con swooped into RVA last year brining a mess of Wizard World Comic Con swooped into RVA last year brining a mess of celebrities and comic book legends to the Capital of the Commonwealth - and now its back for 2015! And this year's lineup is no less awesome, nerdy and exciting. Below is the list (as of now) of celebrities...
This is my final missed connections post. I’m not sad to leave you. Not doing this is honestly super exciting to me. This is my final missed connections post. I’m not sad to leave you. Not doing this is honestly super exciting to me. Picking through RVA’s dirty laundry has been the saddest part of my week since I informally took over this column....
The Cookie Factory Lofts, like many new apartment buildings in the city, used to be an old factory. The Cookie Factory Lofts, like many new apartment buildings in the city, used to be an old factory. Built in 1927, it was the Southern Biscuit Company, producer of crackers and cookies. It was the first licensed baker to make Girl Scout Cookies,...
