Conservatives will control every branch of the federal government once newly elected Republicans take office in January. Republicans won the needed 218 seats to have a majority in the House of Representatives. They also have a 53-seat, simple majority in the Senate....
It’s a hockey night in… Richmond? For the last eight years Richmond has been hockey-less, but that might be about to change. It’s a hockey night in… Richmond? For the last eight years Richmond has been hockey-less, but that might be about to change. In hidden meetings and online forums, conversations have been resurrecting the hope of a hockey...
Tonight the Richmond Kickers face off against the New York Greek American Atlas of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association (USASA) for the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup. Tonight the Richmond Kickers face off against the New York Greek American Atlas of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association (USASA) for the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup. If the Kickers...
The music blog RVA Playlist turns 4 this month, and to celebrate its entering blogging middle age, founder Andrew Cothern is throwing a birthday party tomorrow at The Camel featuring three of his favorite local bands. The music blog RVA Playlist turns 4 this month, and to celebrate its entering blogging middle age, founder Andrew Cothern is...
While eating our hot dogs and chugging beers lets take a second to remember the men and women that sacrificed their lives to give us a shot at freedom. We don't live in a perfect society but at least we have a chance because of their ultimate sacrifice. And if you don't know what I am talking about, first you need to feel...
One thing you can’t ignore in Richmond is the ominous loudness of passing trains. This ghostly sound usually hits me late at night, while I’m walking to my car or laying in bed. RVA has an abundant railway history. The Richmond Railroad Museum educates visitors not only of the history of train usage in Richmond and other Virginia areas, but also...
The James River Outdoor Coalition will be showing the award-winning documentary, Dam Nation, on May 22nd at the Manchester Floodwall for the RVA premiere. The James River Outdoor Coalition will be showing the award-winning documentary, Dam Nation, on May 22nd at the Manchester Floodwall for the RVA premiere. According to damnationfilm.com, they...
Richmond City officials have declined to comment on concerns raised last week by the ACLU of Virginia about free speech protections in a Monroe Park controlled by a private nonprofit. Richmond City officials have declined to comment on concerns raised last week by the ACLU of Virginia about free speech protections in a Monroe Park controlled by a...
The votes have been tallied and Richmond came out on top, in the race for the Bell Bicycle Grant Project. The votes have been tallied and Richmond came out on top, in the race for the Bell Bicycle Grant Project. The grant will donate around $33,000 to Richmond’s state park systems, rehabilitating existing trails and building 20 miles of new...
This weekend marks the return of the Dominion Riverrock Festival to RVA. This "outdoor lifestyle festival" features all sorts of outdoor recreational activities along the beautiful Richmond riverfront, including biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and even some things I'm a little uncertain about what they actually are, like bouldering and dog...
