VCU freshman found dead behind D.C. bar
A VCU freshman who had been missing for almost 11 hours was found dead on Thursday morning behind a bar in Washington, D.C., according to NBC4 Washington. The news outlet stated Paul McGuinness Jr., a Reston, Virginia native, had recently returned home to northern Virginia for winter break from VCU. On Thursday, he was found dead […]
Judge rules challenge to Va. Voter ID law can proceed
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s controversial voter identification law to continue. The Democratic Party of Virginia filed the suit against the State Board of Elections and the Department of Elections seeking to strike down the law, which requires voters to show photo identification at the polls. On Dec. 18, U.S. District […]
Report says UCI economic impact fell short
The UCI Road World Championships hosted by Richmond 2015 had a $161.5 million impact on the city, according to an economic report released Dec. 15. The report, which was conducted by research group Chmura Economics & Analytics, states the city received $2.9 million in tax revenue from $138.4 million in total visitor spending. The Richmond-based […]
Groups say Monroe Park closure could devastate Richmond’s homeless
A society without a name Inside the Panera just blocks from VCU’s freshman dorms, students chat animatedly, laugh and flirt in the many filled tables and booths — an escape from days filled with textbooks and studying in the wake of finals. In an unfrequented corner of the restaurant sits Maria Montoni. She clutches a […]
Mac Miller returns to Richmond
Rapper Mac Miller’s GO:OD AM Tour stopped in Richmond Thursday night. Along with openers Earth Gang, Michael Christmas and Choo Jackson, Mac Miller performed at The National before a sold out crowd of more than 2,000 fans. Lines began as early as 10 a.m. The tour is an effort to promote the rapper’s latest album, “GO:OD […]