Back to the Bay: Restoring Oyster Populations in Virginia
There are loads of amazing restaurants in Virginia, whether you find one of the best restaurants downtown Charlottesville has to offer or go to Richmond for some seafood, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your food. And, as you pull up a seat at East Coast Provisions and order a platter of oysters, you’re doing much more […]
Richmond History Makers: Duron Chavis
We’re starting this week out featuring some inspiring History Makers like Duron Chavis. The Valentine’s History Makers award ceremony, hosted on March 13th, will recognize the region-wide impact of an impressive collection of hometown visionaries. In lead up to the celebration, we’re featuring each of this year’s honorees. Today, we celebrate Duron Chavis, the Community […]
Pogo Shakes Up the Neighborhood
Let’s face it, being a freelancer or entrepreneur is often over-romanticized. It’s not all sunshine and doing work from home in your underwear. Sure, there’s more flexibility and a certain swagger that comes from building something completely on your own. But behind the scenes, it can get complicated when it comes to insurance. From getting […]
#PULSETHEBROAD Aims to Support Broad Street Businesses
Three social media personalities in the Richmond area are coming together to support local businesses impacted by GRTC Pulse construction project on Broad street. Sarah Choi, organizer of Instagrammers of RVA; Faith Wilkerson, of Unlocking RVA; and Samantha Kanipe, of The Richmond Experience are encouraging Richmonders to participate in #PULSETHEBROAD, a Broad street crawl and […]
How’s that made?
This is the first in a series of articles by Johannah Willsey exploring makers in the Richmond region. Five years ago, a group of maker friends began gathering each month at one of our studios for an evening of fun and fellowship. We invited more friends and colleagues, cleaned up the shop, and shared a […]
Keep Virginia Beautiful
Are you ready to Shiver on February 24? There’s still time to sign up for the Community Cleanup, the 5K, the James River Jump … or all 3 at the 4th Annual Shiver in the River benefiting Keep Virginia Beautiful. This year’s event promises live music, beverages, good food, heated tents (very important), and fun […]
River City Roll
This is what building Richmond’s best bowling experience looks like. Rob Long, a former investment banker, gave us a tour of River City Roll, a boutique bowling alley currently under construction in Scott’s Addition neighborhood. This impressive, 25,000-square-foot venue will soon boast 20 lanes, an a la carte restaurant (with wood-fired pizza), full-service bar, a […]
New Creative Agency Launches in Richmond
Love Affair, a creative content house specializing in brand strategy and film production, has officially launched in RVA. Over the past 18 months, the agency has quietly assembled an impressive client base that includes The Virginia Historical Society, Ledbury, Green Top Sporting Goods, Boy Scouts of America, and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. “At […]
Adventure is for Everyone
Heading down to the James River is a ritual for many Richmond residents. They use their eyes to follow the outlines of birds as they make irregular patterns across sky. They use their legs to navigate around rocks as they trek to find the perfect rock. They use their ears to listen to the rush […]
Controversy/History – Coordinated Transportation
From electric streetcars to the interstate highway system to the GRTC Pulse, Richmonders have long debated the role of transportation. Join the next Controversy/History event on Tuesday, February 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Valentine to delve into the historical and modern debates surrounding this important issue. The event will begin with a presentation on […]