In December, we wrote an article for the Richmonder with five issues we would be talking about in 2025, and one of those issues was that community outreach would be critical with a new Mayor in office. We were hopeful that Mayor Avula would establish “real...
Richmond is going to be even fuzzier for a weekend this April. Richmond is going to be even fuzzier for a weekend this April. The RVA Beard League will host the fourth annual Mid-Atlantic Beard and Mustache Championships, entitled “Boldly Grow," at The Canal Club. The competition is simple- participants compete in one of 14 categories and are...
Libraries (the physical place where books are held) are still working hard to stay relevant, but one things for sure, they are full of old books, movies, books on tape(!), CDs and lots of other stuff Libraries (the physical place where books are held) are still working hard to stay relevant, but one things for sure, they are full of old books,...
In an impressively lengthy breakdown of the recent history of Short Pump, Henrico Monthly's James A. Bacon Jr. takes a look at how a stretch of farmland just west of RVA became one of the busiest sections of Central VA in the course of 35 years. In an impressively lengthy breakdown of the recent history of Short Pump, Henrico Monthly's James A....
WRIR broadcasts more live music than any radio station in Richmond, and thanks to their new space -- named “Studio C” -- they’ll be able to showcase even more. WRIR broadcasts more live music than any radio station in Richmond, and thanks to their new space -- named “Studio C” -- they’ll be able to showcase even more. However, WRIR FM 97.3 needs...
Summer 2015 is upon us, and the editors of RVAMag and GayRVA.com need interns. Summer 2015 is upon us, and the editors of RVAMag and GayRVA.com need interns. We’re looking to fill about eight slots for people who are passionate, creative, hard-working, and willing to learn and better themselves under the guidance of two professional media outlets...
Richmond's own Pedal Power Bicycles played host to NYC's FBM Bike Company this weekend, and the video of their time sp Richmond's own Pedal Power Bicycles played host to NYC's FBM Bike Company this weekend, and the video of their time spent is a feast for the eyes for any BMX or skate fan. "Riders came from far and wide, which was especially cool...
Will Wade, VCU's new replacement for Shaka Smart, ended his first press conference today saying “You still don't want to go to war with the rams.” Will Wade, VCU's new replacement for Shaka Smart, ended his first press conference today saying “You still don't want to go to war with the rams.” Though a short affair, the new coach went on to...
Last week was a banner week for missed connections and that is a truly hard act to follow. Last week was a banner week for missed connections and that is a truly hard act to follow. Luckily though, this farmer is ready to harvest with the beautiful weather outside. And while I pull corn off its stalks to prepare for the upcoming season, you...
You’ve likely heard from someone somewhere that mysterious rumor mill “sources” have confirmed former VCU assistant Will Wade as the next VCU head coach. You’ve likely heard from someone somewhere that mysterious rumor mill “sources” have confirmed former VCU assistant Will Wade as the next VCU head coach. VCU expected to hire ex-Shaka Smart...