Reflections on America’s new reality and the long road ahead Like many, I had high hopes for this year’s presidential election. When Kamala Harris stepped into the race as the Democratic candidate, I felt a sense of renewed joy, hope and optimism for...
Richmond’s beloved 821 Café is turning 10! The diner, along with several other neighboring shops, will celebrate by throwing a party this week, complete with their usual menu and a customized beer. Richmond’s beloved 821 Café is turning 10! The diner, along with several other neighboring shops, will celebrate by throwing a party this week,...
It’s well-known Richmonders love their coffee, food, and vinyl records. But it wasn’t until last week could you get all three at one location. It’s well-known Richmonders love their coffee, food, and vinyl records. But it wasn’t until last week could you get all three at one location. Monument City Coffee & Records just opened at 306 E. Grace St...
Last weekend the 2014 RVA Hackathon took place at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The name "Hackathon" can be a little misleading; it's less about hacking and more to do with developing new and innovative web applications. Either way, this is the 3rd annual Hackathon in Richmond, and the event seems to be gaining more attention. Last weekend the...
Updated: Looks like there's a new video of Dorsey-Gate. See Chris Dorsey fight with the police on the steps of city hall after the jump. There were no winners here. Updated: Looks like there's a new video of Dorsey-Gate. See Chris Dorsey fight with the police on the steps of city hall after the jump. There were no winners here. Original article:...
This coming Saturday, April 19, marks the 7th annual Record Store Day, an international celebration that commemorates the joys of purchasing music in actual stores, from actual people, on actual vinyl. What a concept! This coming Saturday, April 19, marks the 7th annual Record Store Day, an international celebration that commemorates the joys of...
In the wake of Dave Brockie's passing, there's been an outpouring of grief and support from the music community in RVA and beyond. In response, the surviving members of GWAR have released a video statement to address and thank their fans for the support. In the wake of Dave Brockie's passing, there's been an outpouring of grief and support from...
A few weeks ago, Richmond City Council hesitantly gave its support for Mayor Jones’ “Revitalize RVA” project, which would include a new baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom. A few weeks ago, Richmond City Council hesitantly gave its support for Mayor Jones’ “Revitalize RVA” project, which would include a new baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom....
Dammit Richmond, get your shit together. First it was the Arthur Ash Statue, then it was Cloverleaf Mall, and now this... Dammit Richmond, get your shit together. First it was the Arthur Ash Statue, then it was Cloverleaf Mall, and now this... The hard-hitting news team at the local ABC affiliate, WRIC 8, have found a new reason to terrify...
The Foo Fighters haven’t played Richmond since last millennium, and that’s very disheartening to some local devoted fans. The Foo Fighters haven’t played Richmond since last millennium, and that’s very disheartening to some local devoted fans. Foo Fighters RVA has been formed to lure the band back Richmond by way of a CrowdHoster site. What...
