This week’s theater openings
Charlie Brown and The Whale, that's not one play but two (unfortunately). Read more
RVANews Live #002: Your Favorite Things
The in-person version of your favorite site (assuming that your favorite site is this one) returns on Wednesday, March 4th to discuss food, music, and movies. Here's who's involved and some gentle encouragement to buy tix! Read more
Virginia bans powdered alcohol
Cocaine isn’t the only white powder on drug authorities’ radar these days. They’re also targeting Palcohol—powdered alcohol that can turn a glass of water into a mojito. Read more
Byrd Park’s temperance fountain: A wet monument to a dry cause
Prohibition wasn’t long for this world when the temperance fountain was erected in 1927 in Byrd Park, but its tribute has stood the test of time. Read more
House kills anti-gerrymandering bill
A bill aimed at taking some of the politics out of redistricting was struck down by a House subcommittee early Thursday morning. Read more
Marijuana extracts OK’d for epilepsy treatment
Two types of medical marijuana extracts would be legal to possess and recommend for epilepsy treatment in Virginia under legislation passed by the state Senate on Wednesday and sent to the governor for his signature. Read more
Picture of the Day: Young men carrying Christmas decorations (1990)
RVANews picture of the day. Read more
Assembly blocks access to handgun permit data
It is now up to Gov. Terry McAuliffe whether to sign into law legislation that would prohibit certain out-of-state police agencies from accessing information regarding concealed weapon permits issued by the commonwealth of Virginia. Read more
Recap: VCU outlasts Minutemen
#25 Virginia Commonwealth University surrendered a dominant lead but still outpaced Massachusetts 78-72 Saturday afternoon in the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Read more
Happy Weekend, RVA: Wind chill, Winston
It will be warm on Sunday. Today will be miserable, but there is hope. Unfortunately, hope doesn't make my teeth stop chattering, so I will be annoyed until I thaw out. Read more
Tonight’s Richmond Forum rescheduled to May 22nd
If you’ve got tickets for tonight’s Richmond Forum, you’re gonna want to cancel your babysitter. It’s rescheduled, due to weather, until May. Read more