NEWS

50501 Movement to March in Richmond on March 4 in Defense of Women’s Rights

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, JUSTICE, NEWS, POLITICS

On March 4, 2025, the Virginia chapter of the 50501 Movement will march from Monroe Park to Capitol Square as part of a nationwide day of action opposing the erosion of democracy, the rollback of women’s rights, and the influence of corporate elites in...

more in news

Retro toys make a comeback at Virginia Historical Society’s ‘Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s’ exhibit

All work and no play makes Richmond a dull city. From now until September 4, you can cut loose with Nerf balls, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and the pong at the Virginia Historical Society’s exhibit, “Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s,” all while learning a thing or two about...

We just got beer delivered from Amazon – so that’s pretty cool

Amazon, the nation's largest, rapidly growing online retailer, has been delivering products within hours here in RVA for a few months now, but they've added beer and it works as expected. According to a statement from Amazon, the company now offers "hundreds of...

Bay Grass Update #11: Crazy growth spurts & kicking algae ass

What’s up, grass spectators? I missed you! It’s been two weeks since a grass update and I’m sure you’re all on the edge of your seats. “Oh god, no grass update? How will I LIVE?” I am sure you asked, fist in the air, cursing god. Fear not, because I’m back and ready...

Bay Grass Update #10: Lush grasses ready for planting

What’s up, welcome to your weekly bay grass update, it’s your host, the Grass Queen AKA Grass Warrior AKA Ka$h Money AKA lowly intern. Let’s get right to it. Some of these grass blades are ONE FOOT LONG! We made it! We really #did that. We’ve finally gotten the right...

RRFP teams up with Rag and Bones Bikes for abortion access fundraiser

If you’re looking to defend reproductive justice in style, come by Rag and Bones Bicycle Co-Op’s Comm Room this Saturday April 8 from 10-4 for a craft fair featuring local vendors and a chance to support the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project. A percentage of all...

Bay grass update #9: What Trump could do to our office Babies once they’re back in the wild

Hey y’all! It’s almost April, which means it’s almost May, which means it’s almost time to say goodbye to my children. Soon we’ll be drunk and sweating profusely trying to navigate the rocks at Belle Isle and trying to tune out “Amber” by 311 someone inevitably will...

Riverfront Canal Cruises kicks off 18th season Saturday

Riverfront Canal Cruises will return this weekend giving history lovers and Richmonders another season of historical tours along the river. Now in its 18th season, the popular Venture Richmond attraction features 40-minute narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha...

Bay grass update #8: encouraging growth = eventual empty nest syndrome

So it seems my persistent nagging may have worked (for the first time in my life and maybe the first time in human history) as we've seen encouraging growth in our little office green house. How many times have you told your roommate to clean the bathroom? How many...

Gun-Toting Liberals & Other Inherent Contradictions: The Gun Diary #1

By S. Preston Duncan

"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father, Virginian, and international baller. We pull in to a sun baked parking lot full of SUVs with...

Close