Back in April and May, college campuses across the U.S. and Virginia saw both protests and strong police responses. Inspired by Columbia University, students across the country called upon school officials to have their schools divest from Israel. Spring of this year...
The folks over at Gawker thought it would be neat to find out the hippest sections of cities around the US. They started with NYC's Williamsburg area and put out a request for comparable neighborhoods from other national cities. The folks over at Gawker thought it would be neat to find out the hippest sections of cities around the US. They...
Richmond hosted its very own Global Game Jam through the RVA Game Jams community at the 804RVA event space this past weekend, and it was a unique look into a fledging industry. Richmond hosted its very own Global Game Jam through the RVA Game Jams community at the 804RVA event space this past weekend, and it was a unique look into a fledging...
RICHMOND -- Virginia Senate legislation designed to give in-state tuition to undocumented childhood arrivals was defeated this past week by a Health and Education Committee vote of 6-7. RICHMOND -- Virginia Senate legislation designed to give in-state tuition to undocumented childhood arrivals was defeated this past week by a Health and Education...
More than 100 animal rights activists met on the Capitol grounds on Jan. 23 to rally and show support for a pet “lemon law.” More than 100 animal rights activists met on the Capitol grounds on Jan. 23 to rally and show support for a pet “lemon law.” Senate Bill 228 would require pet dealers to fully disclose all breeder and health information for...
Todd Raviotta is a Richmond, VA documentary film maker, director, videographer, cultural historian, arts educator, and a Pollak Prize Award Winner for excellence in the arts. We’re thrilled that the VCU film guru will be saying a few words on the film before we start the movie on Sunday Jan 26, 2014 for the Mozart Festival. Todd Raviotta is a...
If you haven't heard the tragic story of runner Meg Cross Menzies being the victim of a hit and run while jogging in Hanover, you can check out more details via
In any city that has a vibrant art scene, there are many players that need to invest in it. Obviously, this starts with the artists themselves, but one group that often gets overlooked is the business community, and the organizations that use them as a resource. In any city that has a vibrant art scene, there are many players that need to invest...
January is National Mentoring Month; I know the month is almost over, but January is National Mentoring Month; I know the month is almost over, but it’s never too late to start changing the life of someone in need of guidance. Numerous studies not only show that mentoring youth helps the mentee make better decisions in life, but also report...
RVA Game Jams will be hosting a Global Game Jam event this weekend. The Global Game Jam is 48-hour team based competition to develop a new video game based off of a secret theme. RVA Game Jams will be hosting a Global Game Jam event this weekend. The Global Game Jam is 48-hour team based competition to develop a new video game based off of a...
