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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VCU Libraries 16th Annual Black History Month Lecture
Acclaimed historian and author Ibram X. Kendi will discusses his book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, on February 15, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 at the James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall. Kendi, an award-winning historian and New York Times-bestselling author, is professor of history and international relations and the […]
Notch Joins the Center for Machine Learning at Capital One
Notch, Richmond’s fast growing data agency, announced today that it will join Capital One as part of the Center for Machine Learning. An in-house consultancy and center for product delivery, the Center for Machine Learning helps millions of customers at Capital One with their financial lives. Notch has moved its cross-functional team – ranging from […]