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Photos | Thousands Gather for No Kings Protests Across Richmond

Two separate “No Kings” demonstrations took place across downtown Richmond on Saturday, March 28, drawing crowds to both Kanawha Plaza and Monroe Park as part of a coordinated nationwide day of action. The first gathering began earlier in the day at Kanawha Plaza,...

Remembering WRIR Founders and Leaders in a Year of Loss

Over the past six months, three people foundational to WRIR 97.3 FM, Richmond’s volunteer-run station built outside the expectations of corporate radio, rooted in a love of music, giving locals a voice, and creating space where there wasn’t any, have died. All from...

No Red Carpet, Just Films! James River Film Festival Is Back

Every spring, I look forward to one of Richmond’s best film traditions, the James River Film Festival. With the mantra “Eclectic Celluloid for the Cinematic Soul,” the James River Film Society curates programs spanning a wide range of subjects and styles. It’s always...

Babe Improv Might Be The Funniest Thing in Richmond Right Now

There’s a moment during a Babe Improv set where you realize two things at once. First, they have no idea what they’re about to do next. Second, it’s all going to work out somehow. That tightrope is what makes it work, and when you have two people this in sync, it...

Hemp Retailers Say New Virginia Cannabis Law Would Shut Them Down

With a major cannabis bill now awaiting Governor Abigail Spanberger’s decision, Virginia hemp retailers, farmers, and small business advocates are urging her to step in before it becomes law. The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) and a coalition of hemp...

Kickers signs Ottawa Fury goalie Marcel DeBellis for 2017 season

The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Marcel DeBellis has agreed to terms for the 2017 season, pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval and international clearance. The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Marcel DeBellis has agreed to terms for the 2017 season, pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval and...

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RVA Kickers resign Owusu Sekyere to midfield for 2017

The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that midfielder Fred Owusu Sekyere will return for the 2017 season, pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval. The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that midfielder Fred Owusu Sekyere will return for the 2017 season, pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval. “Owusu has been an exceptional performer since...

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RVA Kickers fall to Wilmington Hammerheads in 2-0 defeat

Following a 2-0 defeat at Wilmington Hammerheads in the regular season finale, the Kickers will visit Kentucky (Sunday, October 2 at 7pm) hoping to make an impression as the lottery of the playoffs be Following a 2-0 defeat at Wilmington Hammerheads in the regular season finale, the Kickers will visit Kentucky (Sunday, October 2 at 7pm) hoping to...

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Washington Wizards set to host training camp in RVA this fall

The Washington Wizards will pack their bags and head down to Richmond for their part of their official fall training camp this year. The Washington Wizards will pack their bags and head down to Richmond for their part of their official fall training camp this year. Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegel Center near the Monroe Park campus will...

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Richmond Kickers match Charleston Battery in 1-1 tie

RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, August 31, 2016) – Richmond Kickers extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with a hard-fought tie against long-time rivals Charleston Battery. RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, August 31, 2016) – Richmond Kickers extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with a hard-fought tie against long-time rivals Charleston Battery. Fresh...

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RVA Kickers best Orlando City 1-0

The Richmond Kickers (12-6-7) clinched a playoff spot in the 2016 USL Playoffs with a 1-0 win over Orlando City B (8-9-8) Saturday night at City Stadium. The Richmond Kickers (12-6-7) clinched a playoff spot in the 2016 USL Playoffs with a 1-0 win over Orlando City B (8-9-8) Saturday night at City Stadium. Scott Thomsen scored the only goal late...

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