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Walmart opens “world’s largest” campus store near VCU

Bright and early Tuesday morning cheers and celebration marked the opening of the controversial Richmond Walmart on Campus. Bright and early Tuesday morning cheers and celebration marked the opening of the controversial Richmond Walmart on Campus. The store, located...

Smashing Pumpkins front man joins TNA pro wrestling league

Former Smashing Pumpkin Billy Corgan has joined second-tier wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Former Smashing Pumpkin Billy Corgan has joined second-tier wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. As a Senior Producer, Creative and Talent...

RVA Mag and GayRVA are hiring a new Assistant Editor

RVA Mag and GayRVA are looking for someone passionate and interested in Richmond’s diverse community to help tell stories and ma RVA Mag and GayRVA are looking for someone passionate and interested in Richmond’s diverse community to help tell stories and manage the...

Taxi Confessionals: The flaming patron

It was a sunny afternoon at around 4:30 when I was dispatched a trip to go pick up at a local bar. It was a sunny afternoon at around 4:30 when I was dispatched a trip to go pick up at a local bar. Upon arrival, I called out my patron. The bar answered and said they...

RVA Magazine #19 Is Out Today!

2014 is drawing to a close, and here at RVA Magazine, we're looking forward to 2015, when we'll celebrate our tenth anniversary! However, before we get there, we've got one more issue to lay on this city, and it's filled with all the great art, music, and culture you've come to expect from RVA Mag over the past decade. 2014 is drawing to a close,...

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McAuliffe restores civil and voting rights to 5,100 ex felons

Gov. McAuliffe today restored more voting rights to ex-felons than any other previous governor, according to a statement released by his office. Gov. McAuliffe today restored more voting rights to ex-felons than any other previous governor, according to a statement released by his office. “I have always believed that people who have served their...

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Washington R-Words Update: Tail of the Tape Worm

Much like the plot of every M. Night Shyamalan film since The Village, the R-Words are full of holes. Blame has been hurled at every Washington coach, owner, player, and manager. Some even believe there is an evil hex on the team. Much like the plot of every M. Night Shyamalan film since The Village, the R-Words are full of holes. Blame has been...

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RVA Magazine’s Xmas 2k14 Last Minute Gift Guide!

It’s December 17, and you have done absolutely zero [insert holiday you hate but celebrate anyway for familial purposes here] shopping. What’s wrong with you, you big dumb idiot? What are you gonna do? It’s December 17, and you have done absolutely zero [insert holiday you hate but celebrate anyway for familial purposes here] shopping. What’s...

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