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The Kickers Fall to Crystal Palace, But Damn the Beer Was Good

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...

10 Ways to Keep Cool in RVA this August

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...

What Lies Beneath the James River?

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...

Virginia Cops Want to Use Drones, But the ACLU Says ‘NO’

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...

STFU THE BAND IS PLAYING

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...

Stuff Redux Makes Creative Reuse Fun And Educational

Stuff Redux, a locally based creative reuse center, provides those in the Richmond area with a place to donate and buy materials for reuse. It also acts as an educational center, offering volunteer opportunities for those in the community. Stuff Redux, a locally based creative reuse center, provides those in the Richmond area with a place to...

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AP Gives Rams Highest In-Season Rank In School History

This past Monday, AP released their latest 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings, and the Virginia Commonwealth University men’s team is sitting at number ten. That marks the first time in school history the Rams were ranked tenth or higher during the season. This past Monday, AP released their latest 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings, and the...

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Is Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake Going to Suck?

I haven't seen much about the new Spike Lee project, a remake of the Korean classic Oldboy, but after watching the trailer (embedded below) I'm terrified something awful has happened to one of my favorite movies. I haven't seen much about the new Spike Lee project, a remake of the Korean classic Oldboy, but after watching the trailer (embedded...

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Need Supply Co. Featured on Racked.com

Richmond's own locally and nationally recognized Need Supply Co. just got another feather in their cap. Richmond's own locally and nationally recognized Need Supply Co. just got another feather in their cap. The RVA fashion hub's creative director Gabriel Ricioppo was interviewed in a long-form story about the boutique's success and how they've...

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Attention Graduates, Get a Job (And this Might Help)

Next month, many students will be graduating and some will be heading into many different places but most hope to head into the workforce. Next month, many students will be graduating and some will be heading into many different places but most hope to head into the workforce. For those lucky enough, the job hunt has probably already begun....

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Hardywood’s Gingerbread Man is Great, but Our Remix is Terramazing

Hardywood's Gingerbread Stout is officially on sale and we couldn't be more excite Hardywood's Gingerbread Stout is officially on sale and we couldn't be more excited (trust me) - but it seems the only people more excited are the folks at Hardywood. And they've managed to direct that excitement into an adorable, yet kind of terrifying, video to...

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NBC 12 Anchor Sparks Powder Keg Over Body Modification Post

Last week, local NBC 12 Anchor Curt Autry ran a post on his Facebook on body modification and the challenges some face when they decide they are no longer interested in some of the drastic changes they have made to themselves. Last week, local NBC 12 Anchor Curt Autry ran a post on his Facebook on body modification and the challenges some face...

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Turducken, RVA Bike Polo’s Flagship Fall Tournament, Was Very Rad

The Richmond Bike Polo Club is a major outfit in the budding arena of bike polo. It is comparable to the likes of clubs from NYC, DC, Philly, and others. The Richmond Bike Polo Club is a major outfit in the budding arena of bike polo. It is comparable to the likes of clubs from NYC, DC, Philly, and others. The main difference is not the quality...

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