Following the nationwide protests on February 5th, which saw demonstrations in all 50 states, the Virginia chapter of 50501 has announced another major rally set for Monday, February 17th, at 2 PM in Capitol Square. This Presidents Day Protest aims to...
A new study from Christopher Newport University shows a large majority of Virginians support decriminalizing marijuana. A new study from Christopher Newport University shows a large majority of Virginians support decriminalizing marijuana. According to the CNU's Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy study, 71% of Virginians support...
RICHMOND – Two state lawmakers urged the General Assembly on Tuesday to pass a bill that would require police officers in some localities to wear body cameras. RICHMOND – Two state lawmakers urged the General Assembly on Tuesday to pass a bill that would require police officers in some localities to wear body cameras. Sen. Donald McEachin (top...
City Council broke precedent Monday night when it voted unanimously to rename the Manchester Courthouse after Henry L. Marsh III, and Harold M. Marsh, Sr. Richmond normally waits until five years after a figure’s death until honoring him or her. Henry L. Marsh, Richmond’s first black mayor, is still alive, and spoke at the meeting. City Council...
Founded in 2005, RVA Magazine will celebrate its 10th year of publication in 2015. It feels good to write that and know our magazine has a place in the history of this community. Founded in 2005, RVA Magazine will celebrate its 10th year of publication in 2015. It feels good to write that and know our magazine has a place in the history of this...
RICHMOND – A Senate committee on Monday narrowly approved a bill that would prohibit state agencies from asking job applicants if they have a criminal history on employment applications. RICHMOND – A Senate committee on Monday narrowly approved a bill that would prohibit state agencies from asking job applicants if they have a criminal history on...
RICHMOND – Dominion Virginia Power would be allowed to avoid state regulation for eight years while having the ability to raise consumers’ electric bills, if the General Assembly passes a bill before the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. RICHMOND – Dominion Virginia Power would be allowed to avoid state regulation for eight years while...
Shaun and Heather Alf started Cheerful Chicken Farms in Disputanta, VA, two years ago after moving from Florida. Shaun, now in the army reserves, was stationed at Ft. Eustis in Newport News with his wife Heather and their five kids. They fell in love with the place, and before long decided to settle and establish their farm here--but not before...
Last night, streetlights on both the Monroe Park and Medical Campuses of Virginia Commonwealth University were shut off for the first annual VCU Purge. Last night, streetlights on both the Monroe Park and Medical Campuses of Virginia Commonwealth University were shut off for the first annual VCU Purge. “The first purge night in Central Richmond...
Haley Smith is 14 years old, and last year she suffered from about 1000 seizures, some while she slept. Haley Smith is 14 years old, and last year she suffered from about 1000 seizures, some while she slept. She first started medical treatment for epilepsy at age two. Doctors delayed exposure to what her mother called harmful drugs for as long as...
