Climb Right RVA
On any given weekend, the Manchester Wall is packed with people scaling the remnants of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge. Peter Guyre, a rock and ice climbing guide with over a decade of experience leading outdoor excursions around the country, is often one of the many Richmonders climbing the old stone pilings. Guyre recently […]
Creating A Better Future Through Food
Real Local RVA is in the midst of their origin story. Three years in, and they’ve created a robust group of independent, like-minded businesses and advocates that are invested in creating a better local community through food. “It comes down to asking yourself: What kind of city do you want to live in?” says Real […]
Girls For A Change Expands Mission & Impact
At the Girls For A Change (GFAC) headquarters in North Chesterfield, Angela Patton speaks with authority and undeniable passion. Her emotion nearly moves her to tears as she talks about the challenges facing today’s young women of color and other young women living without an even economic playing field. “Our entire mission is building girls up […]
Presence Is Power at Six Points Innovation Center
By Free Egunfemi and Giles Harnsberger Who has the right to determine how Richmond changes over time, who can afford to live within the city limits, and how we celebrate and remember our history? Does that power reside in City Hall, or in the office towers of downtown, or behind closed doors in a wood-paneled […]
Nuestras Historias: Latinos in Richmond
By Wanda Hernandez There’s still time to visit The Valentine to view the Nuestras Historias: Latinos in Richmond exhibit on display until May 31, 2018. The exhibit opened over six months ago and I can proudly exclaim that thousands of people, who represent diverse ages, ethnicities, and creeds from in and around Richmond have visited […]
Richmond History Makers: Diversity Richmond
The Valentine’s Richmond History Makers award ceremony, hosted on March 13th at Virginia Union University’s Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center, will recognize the region-wide impact of an impressive collection of hometown visionaries. In lead up to the celebration, Richmond Grid is featuring each of this year’s honorees. Today we spotlight Diversity Richmond for […]
Richmond History Makers: Kim Mahan
The Valentine’s Richmond History Makers award ceremony, hosted on March 13th at Virginia Union University’s Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center, will recognize the region-wide impact of an impressive collection of hometown visionaries. In lead up to the celebration, Richmond Grid is featuring each of this year’s honorees. Today we honor Kim Mahan, the founder […]
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 […]
History Makers Award: Ashby and Terri Anderson
The Valentine’s Richmond History Makers award ceremony, hosted on March 13th at Virginia Union University’s Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center, will recognize the region-wide impact of an impressive collection of hometown visionaries. In lead up to the celebration, Richmond Grid is featuring each of this year’s honorees, starting with Ashby and Terri Anderson. Founders of […]
#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 […]