A protest has been organized for Sunday, March 23rd, at Patrick Henry Park in Richmond, coinciding with the annual reenactment of Patrick Henry’s famous “Liberty or Death” speech at St. John’s Church. The demonstration, themed “250 Years of No Kings in America,” draws...
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....
“To go from nothing at all to having one small skatepark, to another one that’s being actively worked on right now," said Kenny Shafer, president of the “To go from nothing at all to having one small skatepark, to another one that’s being actively worked on right now," said Kenny Shafer, president of the
Competing interests have left City Council's hands tied for many projects as budget talks continue to pit schools, city improvements, and new investments against one another. Competing interests have left City Council's hands tied for many projects as budget talks continue to pit schools, city improvements, and new investments against one...
