Combating Displacement in Richmond's Historically Black ...
Nov 12, 2021 · The sudden interest in Black communities across the country is not, in fact, a sudden process. While the demographic shifts suggest a pattern of individual white households choosing to move to historically Black and disinvested neighborhoods to spur gentrification and eventually displacement, their accomplices include housing policies that both encourage and intensify changes in these Black ...
The Peculiar and Spectral History of Swannanoa Palace
Jun 26, 2018 · Swannanoa Palace is an iconic fixture of Afton – a once lavish estate built from blocks of Carrara marble – complete with terraced English gardens, intricate wooden paneling, a Persian tower, and enormous installations of Tiffany stained glass, some of the most coveted in the US. The palace’s renown is rivaled only by the rumors ...
Full Capacity: An Interview With Joe Machi - RVA Mag
Oct 13, 2021 · Joe Machi was a lot of fun to talk to, very kind, and has jokes for days He’s been hitting the road all year and can be found in Richmond this weekend. Joe is starting a three-night stand at Sandman Comedy Club, from Thursday to Saturday. He’ll be doing shows at 7 and 9:30, and you don’t want to miss an absolute pro.
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Cadavers Find Your Happy Place at BODY WORLDS Richmond
May 27, 2024 · The BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness exhibition at the Virginia Science Museum showcases artfully posed cadavers revealing intricate bodily structures, juxtaposed with themes of joy and happiness. Amidst skateboarding skeletons and flayed figures, visitors are invited to contemplate the biological basis and elusive nature of happiness.
GalaxyCon Richmond 2023 Shines with Largest Attendance to Date
Apr 14, 2023 · A couple of weeks ago, GalaxyCon Richmond made its annual return to the Greater Richmond Convention Center for a weekend of celebrities, cosplay, panels, and kinship among fellow nerds from every fandom in creation. Judging by the turnout, it’s highly likely that you were either there or knew someone who was. According to the convention, 2023 marked the largest turnout in the history of the ...
GalaxyCon’s Return to Richmond Was a Nonstop Fandom Party
Apr 7, 2022 · If you missed this year’s GalaxyCon, GalaxyCon Richmond will return to the Greater Richmond Convention Center in 2023, March 24th through 26th. However, if you don’t want to wait that long and you’re willing to journey down south, GalaxyCon will come to Raleigh, NC in a few months, July 28th through 31st at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Views from the First Iron Blossom Music Festival - RVA Mag
Aug 29, 2023 · A Story of Day 1. As I entered the grounds on day 1 of the inaugural Iron Blossom Music Festival I was greeted with a wall of music lovers crowding up to the stages front and center as Colony House took the stage. All around thousands of great cables snaked through the grounds like anacondas slithering across the fields. Photo by Andrew Bonieskie.
Zooming Pets To Their Forever Homes - RVA Mag
Apr 21, 2020 · Those who are interested in providing temporary emergency foster homes for pets in need can fill out this form to get the process started. If you need assistance from the RAL’s Pet Food Pantry, drop by the shelter at 11401 International Dr in North Chesterfield, or email [email protected]. Top Photo via Richmond Animal League/ Facebook.
Bootleggers, bandits, and the history of Prohibition in Virginia
Jun 27, 2017 · The 2012 movie Lawless featuring Tom Hardy and Shia Labeouf portrays the true story of the Bondurant brothers, Franklin County bootleggers caught-up in a prohibition era murder case. Part of the movie’s plot centered around their cars and how they were modified by the moonshiners. This aspect of the business gave rise to a very important ...