In 2020, a teacher in Richmond could afford a home on their salary. Today, that same teacher would need to nearly double their income just to keep up with soaring housing prices. The cost of living in Richmond isn’t creeping up—it’s skyrocketing, and for many...
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...
[WARNING: I will be using the term "R-Words" throughout this article because I have no idea what's right anymore] The term "bye week" evidently originated in cricket. It's a moment in the game where the "batsman," which is the name I think Batman must go by in England, can advance and score without ever actually hitting the ball. [WARNING: I will...
In a web of stories which for some reason haven't been linked by any of the other publications in town, the group opposing baseball in the Bottom have declared victory. In a web of stories which for some reason haven't been linked by any of the other publications in town, the group opposing baseball in the Bottom have declared victory. City...
We really shouldn't be surprised when Richmond makes it to the big boys of food journalism - our town is a one-stop shop for some of the best dishes in the country. We really shouldn't be surprised when Richmond makes it to the big boys of food journalism - our town is a one-stop shop for some of the best dishes in the country. But still, it's...
Honestly, my favorite Video Fan memory is a little shameful, but here it goes anyway... Honestly, my favorite Video Fan memory is a little shameful, but here it goes anyway... The folks at Video Fan have made this neat video of people sharing their favorite memories of the video-rental store for their Kickstarter, check it out below: Your browser...
Back in 2001, TV handyman (the original and the king) Bob Vila took a tour of the Virginia Governor's mansion before it went through renovations - and he filmed it all. Back in 2001, TV handyman (the original and the king) Bob Vila took a tour of the Virginia Governor's mansion before it went through renovations - and he filmed it all....
Virginia Comicon will return to the Richmond Raceway on November 22-23. After being started 28 years ago under the name “Chester Comic Collector” by Guy Rose, the convention has grown to be one of the largest and best in the state. Virginia Comicon will return to the Richmond Raceway on November 22-23. After being started 28 years ago under the...