As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approaches his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services, questions abound regarding his qualifications and controversial positions. Kennedy, a polarizing figure in public health debates, carries a...
With Thanksgiving under our belts (or over our belts, depending on how much you had to eat), everyone is eagerly anticipating the arrival of jolly old St. Nick, and the Christmas spirit is already in full swing. With Thanksgiving under our belts (or over our belts, depending on how much you had to eat), everyone is eagerly anticipating the...
For many red-blooded Americans, Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table with family and friends and feeding your faces. And after the table is cleared and the family's headed home, you'll probably be in need of a stiff drink, or maybe a place to watch the game. For many red-blooded Americans, Thanksgiving is about gathering around the...
In modern discourse, "Reductio ad Hitlerum" refers to that highly effective debate move where someone compares their conversation partner's opinions or actions to Hitler, or more broadly the Nazis. In modern discourse, "Reductio ad Hitlerum" refers to that highly effective debate move where someone compares their conversation partner's opinions...
With the mayhem known as Black Friday upon us this week, the deals are here and the sales are endless. But after the fanfare is over, it can be hard to determine whether the purchases made will last and be cherished in the coming years. With the mayhem known as Black Friday upon us this week, the deals are here and the sales are endless. But...
Last year, 92.1 million Americans shopped on Black Friday, and spent over $57 billion. Imagine the economic impact if Richmonders spent just a fraction of that amount at local businesses. That's where Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday, comes in. Last year, 92.1 million Americans shopped on Black Friday, and spent over $57...
Virginia Comic Con was a blast! This past weekend, the two-day con took over part of the Richmond Raceway. The second major comic convention to come to Richmond this season, Virginia Comic Con proved itself a con to be reckoned with. Virginia Comic Con was a blast! This past weekend, the two-day con took over part of the Richmond Raceway. The...
It's been nearly two years since we last polled our readership about their favorite people, places, and things in our wonderful city. In recent months, we've seen growth and changes taking place around town that transform the cultural landscape in a lot of ways. It's been nearly two years since we last polled our readership about their favorite...
As the controversy surrounding the drug cocktail used for lethal injection grows, Virginia lawmakers and the state's Department of Corrections are looking for an alternative default route to carry out the death penalty. As the controversy surrounding the drug cocktail used for lethal injection grows, Virginia lawmakers and the state's Department...
Video Fan has reached it's Kickstarter funding goal! Video Fan has reached it's Kickstarter funding goal! As of press time, they amassed $35,225 with about 19 hours to spare. The locally owned video rental spot had hoped to reach $35,200 by tomorrow and they've already passed the bar. We spoke to the folks at VF a few weeks back to hear more...
