“We need a little good trouble, don’t we?” Alan would say, his tall frame casting a shadow and that familiar twinkle in his eye. Farid Alan Schintzius passed away last Thursday, and I’ve been reflecting on the loss of someone I deeply admired. A true master of “good...
There was a long stretch of time where Richmonders found themselves at odds over the future of Shockoe Bottom, and the possible baseball stadium which could have been. There was a long stretch of time where Richmonders found themselves at odds over the future of Shockoe Bottom, and the possible baseball stadium which could have been. Now, with...
Even though Crystal Palace beat the Richmond Kickers Monday night 3-0, the Red Army came in droves with unbeatable spirits. Even though Crystal Palace beat the Richmond Kickers Monday night 3-0, the Red Army came in droves with unbeatable spirits. With almost 8,000 in attendance, fans made up new chants especially for the game, one being “You...
There's a mess of events, festivals, and always-available treats here in Richmond, and with August as our last vacation month, we figured we'd give y'all a list of what you are probably missing out on There's a mess of events, festivals, and always-available treats here in Richmond, and with August as our last vacation month, we figured we'd give...
The mighty James river spans a large portion of our great state. The river itself has faced numerous environmental issues and continues to be a source of joy and yeast infections for many in RVA. The mighty James river spans a large portion of our great state. The river itself has faced numerous environmental issues and continues to be a source...
In 2008, Jace Goodling created a sustainable solution to land overgrowth in Virginia. Dubbed “Goat Busters," this business proves the adage "truth is stranger than fiction." Goat Busters does its job by unleashing a band of goats to chew through weeds and other unwanted crops, thereby avoiding the use of environmentally harmful methods such as...
The Richmond Kickers will host English Premier League team Crystal Palace on Monday, July 28th at 7:00 PM. This will be the first time a team from England has ever played in Virginia, and some regard the English Premier League as the best soccer league in the world--so this is definitely a memorable occasion for RVA soccer fans. The Richmond...
In a statement released today, the VA ACLU is asking AG Herring to prohibit cops in Wise County from using drones in their police work. In a statement released today, the VA ACLU is asking AG Herring to prohibit cops in Wise County from using drones in their police work. “As the legislature recognized last year, basic privacy protections and...
Could you think of a better way to spend your Friday afternoon than stretching under the warm sun in the field behind the VMFA? Could you think of a better way to spend your Friday afternoon than stretching under the warm sun in the field behind the VMFA? I don't think so - and now Project Yoga Richmond, or PYR, wants to give you the opportunity...
You’ve watched some YouTube clips, and in concert they are passionate virtuosos. You’ve watched some YouTube clips, and in concert they are passionate virtuosos. You get parked, through the line, through the pat down, and just as you are taking your first sip of beer you overhear someone saying the bass player was just charged with beating his...
