Fried Chicken and Soccer? Somehow It Makes Perfect Sense
"Richmond has your back... maybe." That about sums it up, doesn't it? It's the slogan behind KCPFC, a new football-inspired project from Kwame Hayford, the guy behind Kwam's Chicken Project, and Richmond designer Ignatius Friend. The collection blends soccer culture...
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Richmond: A Perspective on CNN’s #1 Ranking
Yesterday, Richmond, Virginia, was named the number one town to visit in America by CNN, and as someone who has lived in Richmond for 26 years, it is natural that I would have some mixed feelings. We all know Richmond is special, but articles like this, while exciting...
You Voted And Here We Go! the Richmond Music of Right Now in 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in our voting this year. It's our first time compiling such a catalog, and it's truly been great to see the enthusiastic response with so many votes and shares. Also, we can't help but admire the incredible talent in our...
You Voted! Here Are Richmond’s Favorites Things in 2023
We asked and you responded with thousands of votes cast over 10 days. Thank you. Now, without further delay, we present the results of the Favorite Things Reader’s Poll 2023. Or before you jump in, you can take a look back at last year's results HERE. 👋 Also, if you...
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Mayo Island is Finally Whole
The acquisition of the island's last privately owned parcel clears a major hurdle for Richmond's plans to create a public park along the James River. The long-running effort to transform Mayo Island into a public park took a major step forward this week after the...
Field Trip Bikes and the Long Ride of Richmond’s Cycling Culture
I recently bought my first bicycle in more than a decade. Like most people, I started my search online, comparing models, reading reviews, and trying to figure out what kind of rider I actually wanted to be. Eventually I visited several local bike shops before...
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Do you remember the rollerblading guy with the American flag kit on September 12th? We will never forget the 11th for the horrors, but do you remember the 12th? The 13th? If you do, I don’t even have to say which year. If you don’t, let me tell you a little bit about...
RVA Live Music | Juneteenth, The Breeders, Subhuman, Roughshod, Weird Nightmare, & Twin Films
Lots of big bills this week. Some that are big because they are being hyped up, some that are big because there's half a dozen bands on the bill, some are both. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit me up at griffin@rvamag.com....
Before Richmond Was an Arts City, There Was Best Products
Imagine pulling into a suburban shopping center to buy a toaster and finding a department store that appeared to be falling apart with corners breaking away, walls peeling open like a giant cardboard box, or facades seemingly collapsing under their own weight. For...
