Last week, President Trump signed a sweeping executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” calling for the review—and potential restoration—of monuments removed from public land since 2020. While the order doesn’t name specific cities, its...
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,...
As co-leader of Ram The Vote in 2012, Amani Walker remembers the challenges in getting her fellow students at Virginia Commonwealth University to cast ballots in that year’s presidential election. As co-leader of Ram The Vote in 2012, Amani Walker remembers the challenges in getting her fellow students at Virginia Commonwealth University to cast...
Pop artist/rapper/designer/father Kanye West received an honorary Doctoral Degree earlier this week. Pop artist/rapper/designer/father Kanye West received an honorary Doctoral Degree earlier this week. Specifically, Kanye got the degree From the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and in his acceptance speech you see a rare glimpse into the...
Justin Torone and Alaina Gearhart began Rest In Pieces RVA as online taxidermists less than a year ago and now they have two industrial freezers filled wi Justin Torone and Alaina Gearhart began Rest In Pieces RVA as online taxidermists less than a year ago and now they have two industrial freezers filled with raw skulls, reptiles, raccoons,...
There's nothing like bias. There's nothing like bias. Its a powerful thing, and, in practice, almost as powerful as if not stronger than actual knowledge it self. So when I had the opportunity to go see Big Sean and Casey Veggies, and tell you about it, I was excited. Why? Because I don't like Big Sean and I have no idea who Casey veggies is, but...
“For over a quarter of a century, The Virginia Comicon has made it a mission to bring in top comic book talent to a venue that is very approachable, comfortable and “For over a quarter of a century, The Virginia Comicon has made it a mission to bring in top comic book talent to a venue that is very approachable, comfortable and fun for our fans...
A new opinion from Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring aims to undo 'medically unnecessary' changes made by former AG Ken Cuccinelli. A new opinion from Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring aims to undo 'medically unnecessary' changes made by former AG Ken Cuccinelli. Three abortion clinics were closed in the Commonwealth following...
Sunday morning brunch at 821, the wait is always long like the Portlandia episode ‘Brunch Village.’ The food and vibes are always worth the wait and the coffee is delicious. Sunday morning brunch at 821, the wait is always long like the Portlandia episode ‘Brunch Village.’ The food and vibes are always worth the wait and the coffee is delicious....
