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Chicki Parm: The Comedy Queen of Richmond

Local drag performer Chicki Parm focuses on the funny, hosting a monthly comedy show in Richmond between tours across the country. Chase Keech has turned his love of drag and comedy into a full-time career performing as Richmond’s drag star Chicki Parm.  “I would...

RVA Comics X-Change: Issue 24

Happiest of Tuesdays, comic fans of the River City! Welcome to yet another summer-fresh issue of RVA Comics X-Change. Not only do we have T-Minus 33 days left of summer, but we get to start the dog days as well. Luckily for you and for me, local musician and improv...

Best Of VA Missed Connections July 24 – July 30

If you too have sometimes cast longing looks in the direction of your Uber driver, this will be a very relatable Missed Connections week for you. Because in addition to the time-honored tradition of falling in love with our restaurant servers, this week sees quite a...

Bringing Slow Fashion To A Fast World

In an era of cheap, disposable garments with shadowy origins, Richmond boutique Verdalina focuses on sustainability and personal connection. “I love to look at the inside of clothes and see everything so beautifully finished,” said Deborah Boschen, owner of the...

Not In My Schoolyard

A recent "pairing" proposal to help integrate two Richmond city schools has run into a backlash that, in some eyes, harks back to the bad old days of Massive Resistance. The Richmond Public School System’s solution to improve diversity has frustrated some residents to...

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MUSIC

Jump To It: Weekend Playlist By Summer Starved

Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a totally rockin’ playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's playlist comes to us from Summer Starved, a project of local musician and producer Kevin Burtram. His latest...

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POLITICS

A Paid Day Off (For Everyone!) To Vote

Would a paid day off make it easier to vote? State employees have this benefit on Election Day -- but if you work for a private company, it’s not so easy. Day Off, Go Vote is starting a movement to level the field.  “The run-of-the-mill CEO doesn’t care what...

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