The eighth installment in a monthly series in which a hometown Richmonder who has spent over a decade abroad explores the many different neighborhoods accessible by GRTC bus lines to discover the ways transit connects us all. Union Hill: One could hardly find a better...
The Sun Is Still Shining Over The James: Tim Barry Opens Up About Avail’s Triumphant Reunion
*This article originally appeared in RVA Mag #37, on the streets now at all your favorite spots. As soon as the word broke, it was all over town -- after 12 years of inactivity, Avail was reforming to play their hometown once again. The quintessential Richmond,...
The Last Black Man in San Francisco Explores the Complexities of Love
In a film adapted from star Jimmie Fails' own life experiences, The Last Black Man in San Francisco examines one man's relationship with history, gentrification, and the city he comes from. The Last Black Man in San Francisco details the many complex relationships...
Farms Feed Food Banks to Fight Hunger
Today, many contributions to food banks are not rejects from retail but fresh-picked from local farms. The farm-to-food-bank movement is helping fight hunger in Virginia, where 10% of the population is food-insecure. Lettuce, turnips and beets — oh my! Vegetables and...
Richmond’s ‘Food Destination’ Status May Be Bad News For Your Wallet
Gentrification is the unfortunate flipside of our city's focus on hip eateries. Don't get priced out. It's a big year for Richmond's food scene: earlier this month, Yelp rated Richmond one of their 2019 Top 10 US Destinations For Food Lovers. The reference to...
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