One evening in Richmond’s East End, a 42-year-old father of two overdosed on fentanyl in his car while his children waited inside their apartment. A neighbor, recognizing the signs, administered Narcan before paramedics arrived. He survived, but the overdose was his...
'Tis the season for Santa to come to town and bring gifts for all the nice kids of RVA--but what happens to the kids that have spent this past year being naughty? That job is left for Krampus, Santa’s dark companion. 'Tis the season for Santa to come to town and bring gifts for all the nice kids of RVA--but what happens to the kids that have...
Well another business in Richmond's downtown area bites the dust - who would have thought Richmond couldn't handle another coffee shop or record store... or a ken-taco-hut-like combo of the the two. Well another business in Richmond's downtown area bites the dust - who would have thought Richmond couldn't handle another coffee shop or record...
[WARNING: I will be using the term “R-Words” throughout this article because I have no idea what’s right anymore] What a ride, R-Words. The benching of RGIII signals the end of the roller coaster, a sudden stop that jolts our upper bodies forward over the waist harness. [WARNING: I will be using the term “R-Words” throughout this article because...
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...
