How two decades of community organizing grew into a vision for land ownership, education, and self-determination. The first time I met Duron Chavis, he wasn't talking about farmland. He was talking about culture. It was the early 2000s, and Happily Natural Day was...
A Senate bill was introduced on Nov. 21 to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, something President-elect Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail. The federal institution is focused on student achievement and equal access to education, according to its website. It is the No. 3 U.S. agency in terms of money spent, behind the Defense and...
For over half a century, Health Brigade—formerly the Fan Free Clinic—has been Richmond’s quiet, unshakable healthcare safety net. No glitz, no glamour, no trophies on the wall. Just care for anyone who walks through their doors, no questions asked. But now, they’re reaching out. An email landed in our inbox the other day—direct, urgent, and...
Photographer Kimberly Frost captured images of the Richmond Floodwall from Floodwall Park, showcasing this vital infrastructure that protects the city from catastrophic flooding while offering scenic views of the James River and Virginia’s capital. Built in 1995 through a $143 million partnership between the City of Richmond and the U.S. Army...
Dear Richmond, While the Sun is currently traveling through the freedom-loving sign of Sagittarius, inspiring our philosophical and spiritual beliefs, Mercury Retrograde began in the same sign on November 25th and will last through December 15th. It is possible that there may be unexpected delays in travel or communication issues this week. We...
Here we are again Richmond. The city that never hesitates to embrace its vices gears up for Drinksgiving, that sacred Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. It’s a carnival of cheap drinks, questionable decisions, and the bittersweet anticipation of family drama. For those in the trenches of the service industry, it’s not just another night—it’s...
Forest Hill isn’t the shiny, hyper-curated neighborhood you’ll find in Scott’s Addition. It’s quieter, greener, and unapologetically itself. And it’s exactly where Väsen Brewing is setting up its second location, scheduled to open in summer 2025. I met with Väsen’s co-owners, Joey Darragh and Tony Giordano, at their new spot to talk about why...
The 8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival arrives at a significant moment, marking the centennial anniversaries of the Indian Citizenship Act and the Racial Integrity Act 1924. These historic milestones, each with far-reaching consequences for Native communities, add deeper layers of meaning to this year’s event, which takes place at the...
Richmond has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a comprehensive assessment of LGBTQ+ inclusion in municipal policies, services, and laws. Released annually by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), this year’s MEI evaluated 11 cities and towns in Virginia, with Richmond standing proudly alongside nine...
Richmond has $3 million up for grabs—money meant to improve the city, boost its neighborhoods, and maybe even change a few lives. But here’s the twist: for once, city hall isn’t the ones calling the shots. Instead, they’re turning to the people, asking a deceptively simple question: what do you want? It’s a bold move, giving the public the reins...
