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Bronze sculpture to Confederate president heading to Los Angeles for art show.

The Richmond-based folk duo shares hard-earned advice for fellow change-makers.

Richmond dogs are obsessed with Clementine's Dog Bakery at the RVA Big Market.

The different approaches to small towns in “Weapons” and “King of the Hill.”

Check out the genre-spanning project led by Alex Foster, a Northern Virginia transplant who moved to RVA in 2020.

Award-winning actor remembered for his heroism and care for others.

Beloved Northside restaurant The Smoky Mug debuts new, larger space.

Virago Spirits and the VMHC team up to explore overlooked Virginia histories.

Our jazz critic notes some festival changes and offers veteran advice for attendees.

“Once on This Island” conjures a story from the Caribbean, but hopefully not its weather.

From “Witchmond” to “Strawberry Street Forever,” Freak Flags creates pennants that celebrate the River City.

New book "Proximity to Power" examines Black history in Alexandria.

Adam Turck was shot while intervening in a domestic dispute in Shockoe Bottom on Saturday.

With its rooftop bees, the Living Water Community Center fosters connection with nature.

A street view of VCU’s planned new dorm on West Grace Street. (Images courtesy VCU) Design plans for a massive new VCU dorm failed to pass muster with the state Art and Architectural Review Board last week. The AARB on Friday rejected the design proposal for a 14-story residence hall that VCU wants

Gelato and chocolates shop Tifa is planning to open a location at Westchester Commons. Tifa also sells coffee and baked goods such as cookies. (Courtesy Tifa) A new-to-market chain of sweets shops is coming to Westchester Commons. Tifa, which sells chocolate, gelato and other treats, is planning to

Richmond City Hall (BizSense file) More small businesses in the City of Richmond can now pay less in annual license fees after an adjustment to a tax exemption threshold that took over a year to get across the finish line. Richmond City Council last week approved an increase to the exemption thresho

An overhead view of Mayo Island. (Images courtesy city documents) Mayo Island’s transition into a city park took a step forward earlier this week.  Richmond City Council voted Monday to approve a conservation easement for the James River island at 501 S. 14th St. The easement prohibits the city-owne

An overhead view of Mayo Island. (Images courtesy city documents) Mayo Island’s transition into a city park took a step forward earlier this week.  Richmond City Council voted Monday to approve a conservation easement for the James River island at 501 S. 14th St. The easement prohibits the city-owne

The exterior of the Purrfect Bean, with some eclectic cat art. (Jackie DiBartolomeo photo) Richmond’s only café where cat and coffee lovers can converge is set to open its doors this month.  The Purrfect Bean will make its debut Aug. 15 at 214 N. Lombardy St. in the Fan, offering coffee, tea and pas