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X-Glide’s Mission Is Putting Virginia Street Dance on the Map

"That was just one of the best weekends I've ever had in my life." I'm sitting on the steps of Main Street Station with Elijah "X-Glide" Fulgham, a 22-year-old up-and-comer in the East Coast street dance scene. He's telling me about his experience at the Red Bull...

The Return of DayDream Fest! What to Expect This Year

In a city teeming with musical talent, it's only right that the festival scene should reflect this incredible diversity. This year, the DayDream Fest 2023 at Main Line Brewery on May 28th - 29th takes center stage once again, promising an intoxicating blend of genres...

Catharsis Through Comedy: An Interview with Comedian Francesca Lyn

Hello reader! This week, I had the privilege of trading words with local humor maestro, Francesca Lyn. She's a staple on the Richmond laughter circuit, gracing stages at open mics and showcases all over town. Lynn's comedy journey began at the Richmond Comedy...

Maggie Walker Gets a NPR Shout Out

APM's Marketplace, NPR's pseudo-conservative business focused show, has been running segments on innovators and has been covering black innovators in specific APM's Marketplace, NPR's pseudo-conservative business focused show, has been running segments on innovators and has been covering black innovators in specific during February to coincide...

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Weed story 1

Marijuana legalization- Marijuana legalization- “Welcome to California,” said the dispensary owner as he beckoned towards seemingly endless rows of green filled jars. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The year was 2008, and my best friend from high school had arranged for me to get a real look into her “life in Los Angeles.” As a Virginia native, this...

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Weed in VA

“Welcome to California,” said the dispensary owner as he beckoned towards seemingly endless rows of green filled jars. I couldn’t believe my eyes. “Welcome to California,” said the dispensary owner as he beckoned towards seemingly endless rows of green filled jars. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The year was 2008, and my best friend from high school...

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Hardywood’s Gingerbread Man is both Amazing and Terrifying

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. 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...

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Shockoe Stadium Debate Rules City Council Meeting

The ever-polarizing issue of the possibility of a new baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom was on The ever-polarizing issue of the possibility of a new baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom was on full display at last night’s City Council meeting. Two ordinances, each of which acquires land back to the City of Richmond immediately near The Diamond on...

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