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McAuliffe vetoes bill stopping localities from hiking minimum wage

Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed Republican legislation preventing local governments from raising the minimum wage, an issue that has been debated across the country. Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed Republican legislation preventing local governments from raising the...

RVA #24 SPRING 2016 hits the streets today

After a cold, crappy, and thoroughly depressing winter, spring has finally arrived, and RVA Magazine is ready to catch spring fever with our first issue of the new year! After a cold, crappy, and thoroughly depressing winter, spring has finally arrived, and RVA...

Need Supply Co. founder featured in Visit Richmond VA video

Visit Richmond.com highlights everything great about our city from the history, to the best places to eat, to things to do, and places to go. Visit Richmond.com highlights everything great about our city from the history, to the best places to eat, to things to do,...

Meet all 12 candidates running for RVA Mayor

Wednesday night, 4/6/16, 12 candidates running to be Richmond's new mayor took to the stage at VUU. They were invited by Former Gov. Douglas Wilder who also helped moderate the event. Wednesday night, 4/6/16, 12 candidates running to be Richmond's new mayor took to...

RVA muralists ‘Feel the Bern’

The Virginia primary may have long passed, but Bernie Sanders advocates are still showing their support for the Democratic candidate in a major way here in Richmond. The Virginia primary may have long passed, but Bernie Sanders advocates are still showing their...

Richmond Kickers announce pre-season schedule

Just got this in from our friends at the Kickers - scoop up pre-season passes here and check out the schedule below: ------- Just got this in from our friends at the Kickers - scoop up pre-season passes here and check out the schedule below: ------- The Richmond Kickers announced the 2016 preseason schedule today, which will be highlighted by the...

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VCU bans “hoverboards” on campus

So called "hover boards" were released last year in what had to be the greatest waste of marketing in human history. So called "hover boards" were released last year in what had to be the greatest waste of marketing in human history. The devices, which run like two wheeled skateboards and do not hover at all, use similar tech to Segways, but make...

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Legislators get lesson from higher education advocates

RICHMOND – Most weekdays, Carmen Rodriguez, a biology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, addresses an auditorium of about 400 students. RICHMOND – Most weekdays, Carmen Rodriguez, a biology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, addresses an auditorium of about 400 students. On Thursday, her audience was more personal: She was...

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RVA Antiques expands to West End, offering pieces from local artisans

Dust off your Pinterest boards ladies, RVA Antiques has charmingly expanded to the corner of Libbie and Patterson Avenue to cater to your home-decor needs. Dust off your Pinterest boards ladies, RVA Antiques has charmingly expanded to the corner of Libbie and Patterson Avenue to cater to your home-decor needs. With the new year, just as us...

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Legislative session begins by ousting media from Senate

RICHMOND – The Virginia General Assembly opened Wednesday, introducing 18 novice legislators, squabbling briefly across party lines and courting a fight with the media. RICHMOND – The Virginia General Assembly opened Wednesday, introducing 18 novice legislators, squabbling briefly across party lines and courting a fight with the media. Curiously,...

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