Downtown Archives

Forget points – what if March Madness focused on graduation rates?

March 22, 2019 Capital News Service

March Madness has historically been a season of underdogs and upsets. But what would the brackets look like if teams in the tournament were pitted against each other using graduation rates for the men’s basketball teams?

Must-See RVA! — The Bell Tower

March 22, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

Vintage is for Lovers RVA Market

March 21, 2019 Richard Hayes

Check out local vintage vendors, artists and makers in the Hippodrome Theater.

Governor signs law slashing sales tax on personal hygiene products

March 21, 2019 Capital News Service

The sales tax on tampons, diapers and other personal hygiene products will be reduced by more than half beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

Radio Shop meets needs of Richmond’s public safety on roads, waterways with new technology

March 20, 2019 RVAHub Staff

In addition to installation and maintenance for the city of Richmond, the technicians perform work for Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Richmond Ambulance Authority, Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and others.

Osprey are Back and so is Osprey Cam

March 19, 2019 Richard Hayes

Maggie and Walker are back in town and are getting their nest ready for eggs.

CVS Health awards $1 million to fight opioid abuse in Virginia

March 19, 2019 Capital News Service

CVS Health is expanding its efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Virginia. Through the Aetna Foundation, the company pledged a $1 million grant for a program that matches survivors of drug overdoses with a team of people who can support them in their recovery.