Trump Orders National Guard to D.C., Over Local Objections

President Donald Trump announced today that his administration is taking control of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., citing what he called “an out-of-control crime crisis” in the nation’s capital. Speaking from the White House, Trump...

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Best of VA Missed Connections February 26 – March 3

Valentine's Day is less than a month in the rearview, and already the Missed Connections are full of regret. In particular, there's apparently a turtle out there looking to form a mutual Cupid's-arrow-removal pact. This is one time I think y'all might be extending the...

OPINION: The Queer Case For Bernie Sanders

Voting in the Democratic primary tomorrow? Our editor-in-chief, Marilyn Drew Necci, wants you to know why she thinks you should vote for Bernie Sanders. Virginia's Democratic primary happens tomorrow. We'll be one of 14 states voting for our pick to take on Donald...

Post-Rock As A Second Language

Colin Phils formed in South Korea and released an album while living in China, but over the past four years, they've made Richmond their home. Now they're releasing Trust/Fall, their first full album as an RVA band. Richmond rockers Colin Phils, who will release their...

Brewing Java To Support the Special Needs Community

For Charles and Ashley Grant of Grant Coffee Company, their recently-opened coffee shop offers not just an opportunity to bring great coffee to Chester but also to help people with developmental disabilities. Grant Coffee Company owners Charles and Ashley Grant are...

Richmond Feels The Bern At The Arthur Ashe Center

Less than a week ahead of Virginia's primary, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders energized a near-capacity crowd at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center on Thursday. “In case you didn’t notice it, there are a lot of people in this room,” said Sen. Bernie...

The Hustle Season Podcast: Ep. 121 The Wash

RVA Magazine is proud to showcase The Hustle Season Podcast every weekend. Produced at La Cocina Studio in Richmond, VA; homegrown musicians Kelli Strawbridge, Reggie Pace, James Seretis (La Cocina’s engineer) & Gabriel Santamaria bring their irreverent, outspoken...

For Us, By Us: Diversity Richmond Honors Black Pride

Friday night, the fourth annual Black and Bold RVA awards will credited those who recognize the inclusion of blackness and queerness into everyday space. As Black History Month comes to a close, Diversity Richmond is finishing up the month with their annual Black and...

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Before “Sorry to Bother You,” Boots Riley Was Arrested on Unconstitutional Charge in Norfolk

By David Streever

Raymond "Boots" Riley, the rapper, filmmaker, and communist activist, made his directorial debut this month with "Sorry to Bother You," but a decade before, he was removed from a stage and arrested in Norfolk. His crime, if you can believe it, was using an...

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Science On Tap: Tribute To Grunge

By Caley Sturgill

Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be... Science on Tap is back for round two and this time we'll explore Grunge's connection to some seriously fun science! We’re planning a Black Hole Sun astronomy show, Pearl Jam oyster science, a Smells Like Teen Spirit...

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Survival Hungry: Weekend Playlist by Nickelus F

By Landon Shroder

Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one scorcher of a playlist curated by Virginia's most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. As you grind through the pre-Halloween weekend shadows, let Richmond legend Nickelus F, guide your way with a robust playlist full...