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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 (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...
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...
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,...
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...
“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...
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...
World Bartender Day is upon us and here are a few of our favorite drink slingers from our favorite spots. World Bartender Day is upon us and here are a few of our favorite drink slingers from our favorite spots. From weekend rookies to straight up booze hounds, theses are the gatekeepers to your key master that will make or break your night....
Update: 2:20 PM UR has responded to the "tweet controversy" set in motion yesterday by saying the photo of one of their players was altered in an effort to "[arouse] controversy before the Richmond-VCU game." Update: 2:20 PM UR has responded to the "tweet controversy" set in motion yesterday by saying the photo of one of their players was altered...
