Making It Easy to Give Back
It’s no secret that RVA has experienced a boomlet of new innovative companies, many with a philanthropic twist. Bonfire Funds is one of a growing number of Richmond-based, small businesses that are all about giving back. But, why is it important to give back to the community? The answer to this is simple, giving back […]
Uvest Solar: Clean Energy and Socially Responsible Investing
As the solar energy movement grows and is cultivated, particularly in the private sector, there has been a continuous theme of missed opportunities for businesses, schools and other nonprofits. Contrastingly, the industrial sector has already been extremely quick in adopting solar monitoring systems. With this being said, it isn’t just schools and nonprofits that can […]
Plugless Power: A Bright Future
To plug or to park? Rebecca Hough, a recent inductee of magazine’s “30 under 30” class of 2013 and co-founder and CEO of Richmond-based Evatran, thinks the choice is clear.That is because when it comes to charging, Hough is betting that convenience and simplicity are going to light the way. And it looks like she […]
Free the Art
One of the most amazing things I’ve discovered about creativity is that you get more by giving it away. This can be literally giving something away—like a free sample that hooks people on your work—or it can be the sharing of ideas and projects that you might otherwise keep secret. I’ve seen too many people […]
Boost! The Science Museum of Virginia
The Science Museum of Virginia has teamed up with Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. to create its newest permanent exhibition in a decade: Boost! As the name suggests, this interactive—an assortment of physical, mind-based, or performance-based—exhibit attempts to improve your mind, body,and play through 25 challenges related to exercise, wellness, food, happiness,passion, art, and more.Using […]
Outside in the East End
If you want to known anything at all in the East End, your obvious choice is blogger John Murden of Church Hill People’s News. Grid asked Murden to share his top picks for ways to play in an area known for its historic architecture, popular restaurants, and unbeatable city views. Church Hill has gotten a […]
Hello, My Name is RVA
I was born in Richmond You could say I was created from scratch as a gift to the people. Three Letters. All Caps. No rules. I am more than just a brand or a logo or an icon. I am a unifying, open-source force for good. I represent the innovation, vitality, and creative spirit of […]
Coffitivity: Richmond’s Answer to Low Productivity
What do you do when the vibe in your office is stifling? What do you do when you’re writing that grant proposal, term paper or business plan and can’t focus for the life of you? Most of us will go for a walk, scroll Instagram, or pour a new cup of coffee from our office […]
Southbank Spots by Outdoor Activity
Residents along the Southbank—including Forest Hill/Semmes corridor, Westover Hills, Woodland Heights, Forest View Heights, and Stratford Hills—know how to play. Grid asked blogger Richard Hayes, of Hills & Heights, to give us some insight into a side of town known for its access to the river, mountain bike trails, and popular watering holes. Hayes shares […]
Hop on the Bus: The Virginia Center for Latin American Art
Spencer Turner and his wife, Eva Rocha, spend a great deal of time on a bus. But it’s not just any bus. It is a mobile art gallery that is introducing people all across town to the contributions of Latino artists. “People love the bus,” says Turner. The mobile art gallery is just one outreach […]