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Drake’s “Emotionless” Speaks the Language and Tells the Story

The song of my generation just came out, and it's Drake's "Emotionless." It's one of the most notable songs on the rap side of his newest album, the double-sided "Scorpion," and cleverly samples Mariah Carey's 1991 "Emotions." The title of the song is both a reference...

Virginia Politics Has Now Hit Peak Weird with Bigfoot Erotica

Virginia politics has now entered a new phase. Bigfoot erotica, a new subgenre of cryptozoological inquiry in which the elusive creature is pictured in sexual situations, has popped up on the Instagram account of Republican Congressional Candidate for the 5th...

RVA Mag Now Accepting Applications For Fall 2018 Interns

Do you or someone you know have the writing chops to seek out and deliver compelling stories on the latest in music, art, food, beer, politics and current events in Richmond? Well, you’re in luck, because the editors of RVA Mag are in need of editorial, video, and...

Fighting the Opioid Crisis in Southwest Virginia

“Hi, would you like to be trained in administering Naloxone?” The pharmacy student was standing under the bleachers of the Wise County Fairground during the Remote Area Medical clinic, held last weekend, with a blue medical kit in hand. Admittedly, I had never heard...

Carytown Burgers & Fries Taking Over Nacho Mama’s Space

When news broke that Carytown Burgers & Fries was slated to be knocked down and taken over by grocery-chain Publix, the community was both saddened and outraged, and rallied in hopes of saving the Richmond institution. Their efforts were unsuccessful, but lovers...

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“Trading in Traffick” Challenges Capitalism with Memes

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Walled In

RVA Mag #38 is on the streets now! Here’s another article from the issue, a photo feature in which photographer Heaton Johnson and model Jessi Rosenberg explore tiny spaces as a metaphor for the arbitrary limits people attempt to place on art. "When I approached...

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The RVA Happy Hour List

There's no shortage of great places to grab a drink in town, and whether you're a River City native or new to the area, it's always fun to find a new favorite spot. Here's a list of local businesses with happy hour specials, so find a friend (or come meet a new one!)...

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