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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Stone Brewery is coming to Richmond after unanimous City Council vote
City council voted unanimously Monday night to authorize the land transfer essential to finalize the city’s deal with Stone Brewing Company. City council voted unanimously Monday night to authorize the land transfer essential to finalize the city’s deal with Stone Brewing Company. The land will be used for the restaurant and beer garden at the...
2015 Bootleggers Ball in photos
The fourth annual Bootleggers Ball brought the party to the Bull & Bear Club this weekend, and we've got the photos to prove it. The fourth annual Bootleggers Ball brought the party to the Bull & Bear Club this weekend, and we've got the photos to prove it. The 'Roaring 20's' theme kept the ladies and gents dapper in their finest period attire,...
Virginia to pay $400K to the victims of forced sterilization
RICHMOND – The dwindling number of surviving victims of Virginia’s 55-year program of forced sterilization of “unfit” residents would each receive $25,000 in compensation under the revised state budge RICHMOND – The dwindling number of surviving victims of Virginia’s 55-year program of forced sterilization of “unfit” residents would each receive...
The Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project’s 2015 Bowl-a-Thon is in full swing
The Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project (RRFP) has officially kicked off their 7th annual “Bowl-A-Thon,” a nationwide fundraising campaign coordinated by the National Network of Abortion Funds, active now through April 22. RRFP’s goal is to raise a total of $50,000 that will go towards providing funds, practical support, and access to clients...
Gov. McAuliffe signs medical marijuana bills
RICHMOND – Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed into law Thursday legislation to decriminalize two medical marijuana derivatives for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. RICHMOND – Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed into law Thursday legislation to decriminalize two medical marijuana derivatives for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. McAuliffe signed House...
Dear City of Richmond, thanks for (actually) plowing my street!
Less than 10 days ago, I sarcastically thanked the City of Richmond for not plowing my street and I got more flack from our readership than you could possibly imagine. Less than 10 days ago, I sarcastically thanked the City of Richmond for not plowing my street and I got more flack from our readership than you could possibly imagine. Tony Harris,...
Snow people sexcapades to embarrass your neighbors (NSFW )
A good friend of ours sent this in earlier today and it made us laugh, so we have to share. It gets weird when it snows and #snowlaw goes into effect. These are not from RVA but if anyone in town makes one, be sure and send it to us--after all, "pics or it didn't happen." Here's some inspiration for you--enjoy! A good friend of ours sent this in...
Circle Thrift & Art Space brings vintage goods and community focus to Arts District
“You hear about a lot of nonprofit work and people doing good, but being in such a small place, it’s really personal,” said Justin Cooper, one of the owners of the new Circle Thrift & Art Space. "You can help a group of people face to face, and you can see it happening, and you can see change.” “You hear about a lot of nonprofit work and people...
Happiness, Not Riches: The High Life of Larry Sanders
Former VCU basketball star Larry Sanders has left the NBA to seek treatment for anxiety and depression. Former VCU basketball star Larry Sanders has left the NBA to seek treatment for anxiety and depression. A video was released by athlete run PlayersTribune.com where he told his side of the story on his buyout from the Milwaukee Bucks. Sanders...
