Richmond Folk Festival returns in person for 17th anniversary

Jiana Smith, Contributing Writer After a silent year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond’s riverfront will once again be full of visitors enjoying art, music and food. The Richmond Folk Festival is returning to the city’s riverfront from Oct. 8-10 as an outdoor, in-person event for its 17th anniversary. Erika Gay, Venture Richmond’s marketing and […]
VCU alumni update ‘Greetings From Richmond’ mural to reflect BLM protests, civil unrest

Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Police officers emerging from clouds of tear gas, protesters with numerous signs crying out for racial justice and a burning police car are just a few of the images used in a repainting update to a four-year-old mural on the side of Richmond ice cream shop Charm School. The mural by […]