Starting tonight at midnight, Americans are being asked to do something that might feel unnatural in a culture built on convenience and consumption: stop spending. For one day, The People’s Union USA is calling for a nationwide economic...
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‘Bring the Spring!’ market at Sound of Music Recording Studios benefits Girls Rock! RVA this Saturday
Sound of Music Recording Studios has been a staple studio in Richmond for a long time. Sound of Music Recording Studios has been a staple studio in Richmond for a long time. In the 90’s they recorded a lot of big records for bands like Sparklehorse, Camper Van Beethoven (which was Cracker’s former band) and Carbon Leaf to name a few. Today, they...
VCU students rally, die in on Broad St., in solidarity with Martese Johnson [VIDEO]
Virginia Commonwealth University students rallied in the heart of Richmond on Wednesday in solidarity with Martese Johnson, a black University of Virginia student who was injured when ABC agents arres Virginia Commonwealth University students rallied in the heart of Richmond on Wednesday in solidarity with Martese Johnson, a black University of...
‘Walking Dead’ features RVA-built motorcycle
A "secret' down-town RVA motorcycle company/chop shop is behind the new set of wheels Daryl from the 'Walking Dead' sports this year. A "secret' down-town RVA motorcycle company/chop shop is behind the new set of wheels Daryl from the 'Walking Dead' sports this year. In the show, Daryl (Norman Reedus) escapes to a new town and stumbles upon a...
“HIS HEAD IS BLEEDING!” – Video of Martese Johnson arrest emerges, Governor asks state police to investigate use of force
UVA student Martese Johnson was arrested last night, and photos and video of his arrest have sparked outrage in the wake of recent violence by police against minority groups. UVA student Martese Johnson was arrested last night, and photos and video of his arrest have sparked outrage in the wake of recent violence by police against minority...
Black UVA student shown bloodied after run in with Virginia ABC officials
A photo and letter circulating on twitter purports to show a UVA student bloodied and beaten at the hands of a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Officer. A photo and letter circulating on twitter purports to show a UVA student bloodied and beaten at the hands of a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Officer. RVA Mag has yet to confirm the man's...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a bit more authentically at The Church Hill Irish Festival
St. Patrick’s Day is the celebration of the introduction of Christianity into Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is the celebration of the introduction of Christianity into Ireland. Patrick was born in Scotland in the late 4th century and as a young boy, he was captured by raiders and taken to Ireland. There, he was an enslaved sheep herder. After a...
Feds OKAY powered alcohol, but Virginia lawmakers say no
RICHMOND – The federal government this week approved a powder that can turn a glass of water into an alcoholic drink, but it’s unlikely that Virginians will be enjoying instant margaritas anytime soon RICHMOND – The federal government this week approved a powder that can turn a glass of water into an alcoholic drink, but it’s unlikely that...
How to celebrate Pi day 2015 in RVA
Math-o-philes rejoice! The nerdiest of holidays is upon us and we thought's we'd through out some ideas for how you can celebrate 3.14(15) to it's fullest. Math-o-philes rejoice! The nerdiest of holidays is upon us and we thought's we'd through out some ideas for how you can celebrate 3.14(15) to it's fullest. Pi day, for the initiated, is the...
Taxi companies fire back at Uber with app of their own
Local established taxi companies have fired back at Uber and Lyft with their own new rideshare program, meet N-Route, the app hoping to get you to use a local cab again. Local established taxi companies have fired back at Uber and Lyft with their own new rideshare program, meet N-Route, the app hoping to get you to use a local cab again. The app...
