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So Long, Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States

After a long, heated debate, change became the chosen path for Richmond today. According to the Monument Avenue Commission, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially recommended the removal of the Jefferson Davis Monument today from Monument Avenue. “Of all the statues,...

Fighting the Decay on Jefferson Davis Highway

Until the completion of I-95 through central Virginia in 1958, the Jefferson Davis Highway comprised the economic backbone of the region. All north-south traffic from Maine to Florida flowed along Route 1 and brought with it the wealth which supported a corridor of...

The Peculiar and Spectral History of Swannanoa Palace

RVA Mag set off one downcast Sunday in June to uncover the mysteries of Swannanoa, the Afton, Virginia mountain palace of the famous Dooley family. Before reaching Swannanoa, I was almost certain that Dee Dee, the attendant at the Waynesboro Shell Station, would be...

Best of RVA Missed Connections: June 20 – June 26

Apparently there are some gorgeous mega babes in Richmond just walking around, smoking, and doing their jobs without anyone’s permission. Rude. Also, if you’re planning on stealing shit from people in the West End, get ready to meet some serious saucy sarcasm....

Fighting Fire: Life After a Herpes Diagnosis

Statistics are just statistics until they aren’t, especially when you are young and feel invincible. “I was just like, ‘Oh, it’s not gonna happen to me,'” said Pilar Monroe, when talking about the possibility of getting an STD. Monroe felt in control of all aspects of...

Bringing the Noise to the Flying Squirrels Tonight

Flavor Flav, reality-TV firebrand and founding member of hip-hop group Public Enemy, will be throwing the first pitch at the Flying Squirrels game tonight, as well as conduct a meet-and-greet from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at Parney’s Pub before the game. The theme of the night...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 11/8/16-11/15/16

The cold weather has suddenly crept in here in Richmond which means cuddling partners are in high demand. Whether you’re trying to stay warm through the winter or bring a hot date to holiday events so your mom will get off your back, these missed connection scream desperate times call for drastic measures, even dating your cousin. Check out this...

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RVA Mag & GayRVA seeking interns-Deadline to apply 12/1

The holidays will soon be here, and before we know it, a new year will be upon us and that means RVA Magazine and GayRVA.com will need new interns. The holidays will soon be here, and before we know it, a new year will be upon us and that means RVA Magazine and GayRVA.com will need new interns. We’re looking to fill about eight slots for people...

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Amazon Home Services now available in Richmond

Amazon made all of us happy when they launched their one-hour delivery service Prime Now last fall allowing us to get groceries, electronics and other items in a snap. Amazon made all of us happy when they launched their one-hour delivery service Prime Now last fall allowing us to get groceries, electronics and other items in a snap. On Monday,...

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Best of RVA Missed connections 11/1-11/8

Oh Craigslist missed connecting, sometimes you really surprise me. Oh Craigslist missed connecting, sometimes you really surprise me. In between the loose morals and calls for sex you get the occasional call out post reverse-sexism that really makes me appreciate the true diversity we have a species. But no matter how diverse we might be, there's...

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Rent out your stuff and earn extra cash with RVA startup Rent Llama

A new website can help you earn extra cash while making use of your seemingly useless items. The Richmond based company Rent Llama gives people the opportunity to rent their stuff out for a short time with the ease and convenience similar to apps like Uber and Airbnb. A new website can help you earn extra cash while making use of your seemingly...

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Comedian Jeff Dunham coming to Richmond Coliseum Spring 2017

Comedian, ventriloquist and producer Jeff Dunham is coming to Richmond next spring. Comedian, ventriloquist and producer Jeff Dunham is coming to Richmond next spring. Dunham, a Texas native, will stop by the RVA Coliseum as part of a national tour on the second leg of his hugely successful “Perfectly Unbalanced” Tour. Check out a video by Dunham...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 10/25/16-11/1/16

So it may be getting colder and colder outside, but Missed Connections keeps heating up with steamy locker room exchanges, hotel hookups, and even a stoner concert involving corn dogs and grilled cheese. Intrigued? Well check out this week's batch of Missed Connections: So it may be getting colder and colder outside, but Missed Connections keeps...

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Local bike courier Quickness RVA expands with fashion and flowers

In addition to getting food brought to their front door in a snap, now Richmond residents will be able to get flowers and the latest fashion trends thanks to one local delivery service. In addition to getting food brought to their front door in a snap, now Richmond residents will be able to get flowers and the latest fashion trends thanks to one...

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