Viral Video Sparks Questions About Cancer-Causing Gas in Richmond

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, POLITICS

A new Instagram video circulating among Richmond residents is raising questions about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas used to sterilize medical equipment, and whether local facilities and warehouses could be contributing to an underrecognized public health...

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The School for Lies: How David Ives Breathes New Life Into Moliere’s Classic

You have to smile at the continuity of human experience when a 350+ year old play can so describe our world and our unfruitful selfishness within it. The Misanthrope, a comedy of errors by Moliere, is updated here by contemporary playwright David Ives and renamed The...

Breaking Free: The Inspiring Journey of a Gay Federal Agent

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DJ Williams Is Embracing Vulnerability and Personal Growth in New Album, Soldier of Love

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We Are Going To Vote On The Richmond Casino, Again

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Were You At Friday Cheers & DayDream Fest This Weekend?

This past weekend, the vibrant city of Richmond was set ablaze by a stellar lineup of musical talent that left audiences spellbound. From Matthew E. White's soulful melodies to Kate Bollinger's ethereal tunes, the cream of the Richmond music scene graced the stage at...

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