Monroe Park’s ‘makeover’ cost it its beauty and therapeutic charm
Bryce Randall, Contributing Writer Spring is right around the corner. Soon, the leaves will be back on the trees and we’ll all be suffocating in a thick haze of pollen. But not even the warm weather can motivate me to go to Monroe Park. Recently, I stumbled upon a picture of an incredibly green park […]
“Yes We Kaine!” U.S. Sen., VP nominee thanks Richmond at homecoming rally
Virginia Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine returned to Richmond with his wife on Monday to say “thank you” to the city where he began his political career 22 years ago. The Aug. 1 homecoming rally was hosted at Huguenot High School — only a few miles from where Kaine and his wife permanently […]
Richmond ranks among nation’s deadliest cities
Richmond is among the nation’s “murder capitals” according to a set of new data that listed three Virginia cities as some of the most deadly cities in America. The River City, which has a population of more than 200,000, was number six in a ranking of the 30 cities and counties with the most murders […]
Richmond International Film Festival returns this weekend
The fifth annual Richmond International Film Festival, founded by filmmaker Heather Waters, will take place March 3-6. With 137 official selection films being showcased, over 25 countries will be represented in the 2016 lineup, including Japan, Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Iran, Germany, France, Ethiopia and the U.S. Film and music video screenings will take place […]
Pedalling from past to present: Richmond bike culture on display
The approaching bike race is bringing to light the Richmond community’s growing bike culture, which is rooted in the city’s history.
Possible gas leak at Cumberland and Harrison
An alert was sent out to all VCU faculty and staff following a potential gas leak where crews are working on repairing a water main break on Harrison and Cumberland that occurred Monday.
You did not build the city of Richmond
The first time, I wasn’t sure I read the shirt right. Maybe it was a Jefferson Starship reference, and it could be just that. But context matters and seeing two white students wearing VCU shirts with the words “We built this city” is frustrating, to say the least.
VCU student’s American Idol dreams end in Kansas City
After dedicating several hours to auditions, one VCU student made it to the second round of American Idol and sang her heart out in front of celebrity judges. Due to her nerves taking over, the judges told Joi Hamm her Idol run would end in Kansas City, Missouri.
VCU Medical Center named best hospital in the city
The 2014 U.S. News & World Report has ranked the VCU Medical Center as the best hospital in the Richmond area.
The Camel fights for late night shows
Owners and patrons of Richmond’s “social oasis” for music, food and drinks, The Camel, will continue to wait on their zoning application, which would allow them to play live music until the early hours of the morning.