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Community Leaders Ask Fairfax to Halt the Pipelines

Storm clouds gathered around St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as faith and community leaders prepared for their press conference on Tuesday following an earlier meeting with Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his staff on the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines. When the...

Are Dockless Scooters Coming Back to Richmond?

Scooter fans, rejoice; Mayor Levar Stoney has just announced a draft ordinance for motorized, dockless scooters and bikes in a press release, citing support for "innovative transportation options for Richmonders." In a tweet, Stoney said he was "Excited to propose a...

RVA Missed Connections September 11-September 18

Richmond may have made it through Hurricane Florence and multiple tornadoes in the past few days, but that didn't slow the people over in Missed Connections down one bit. This week, we've got sparks flying at Sidewalk Cafe and Baja Bean, hotel lobby hookups, and more....

Vintage Shop Closes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

This is a developing story.  Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed...

In Carytown, Tea and Sanctuary for Closeted Teens

When you enter The Tottering Teacup, you’re immediately welcomed by displays of pride. Various coordinating colors string together to create a handmade knit hat on each of the workers in the tea shop. The hats’ color combinations symbolize a different identity, from...

Lucky 13 Draws Crowds with Affordable Ink Deals

It's a long-standing tradition at Richmond's tattoo shops, but what makes someone wait in line for a $13 tattoo? Customers lined up by All-For-One, one of many shops along with Lucky 13 offering specials on Friday the 13th "It's really about the community," one heavily-tattooed visitor tells me. She skipped work to be here, and asks that I not...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 10/3/17-10/10/17

Just like last week, this batch of RVA Missed Connections does not disappoint and is full of curious souls looking for love or just a good time. Sparks fly at a Short Pump Irish pub and a local vet, the search for a long lost VCU flame continues,  there's a flirty encounter at the State Fair, and sock fetish guy just won't quit. Check out all...

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White Supremacist Jason Kessler Charged with Felony Perjury

Jason Kessler, the disgraced white supremacist, UVA graduate, and organizer of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville in August that left one person dead, has been charged with a felony count of perjury. The charge originates with statements made back in January when Kessler lied about a criminal complaint in Albemarle County. On January...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/26/17-10/3/17

It's Fall and we're beginning to feel the chill outside, but the people of Missed Connections are keeping it hot and heavy as usual. This week, we have a girlfriend who's caught her lover in some shady business...once again, foot fetish guy is back, a Comicon crush, and...a panty thief? Foot fetish - m4w (Rva) Hi! Am a very fit, attractive male...

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Customer Service and Quality Ink: Lucky 13’s Winning Combination

Over the past few years, over a dozen tattoo shops have cropped up throughout the growing Broad Street pocket and its surrounding areas -- from high-end boutique shops to budget tattoo joints, members of the Richmond tattoo scene are increasingly rubbing elbows. You might expect that all this competition would be bad for business, but Lucky 13...

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