R. Anthony Harris is the Publisher at RVA Magazine. With a focus on culture and society, he has dedicated his career to celebrating the identity and creativity of Richmond, Virginia, while also covering topics such as elections, government, and public policy. R. Anthony Harris is featured in RVA Magazine.
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By: R. Anthony Harris
Richmond is showing up on national rankings for jobs, tourism, housing, recreation and more. From LinkedIn's Cities on the Rise to record airport growth and rising home prices, the city's momentum is undeniable. But those gains also raise questions about affordability, infrastructure and Richmond's future identity.
Congressional candidate Salaam Bhatti says campaign signs in western Henrico were vandalized with multilingual "remigration" flyers ahead of Virginia's August 4 primary. The professionally printed flyers, linked to a far-right political slogan, appeared on multiple signs while others were stolen from an early voting location.
By: R. Anthony Harris
Seven Virginia hemp businesses have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new hemp restrictions, arguing the law unconstitutionally destroys millions in business assets without compensation. The lawsuit seeks to block enforcement before the new THC limits take effect on Aug. 15.
Phish will bring its celebrated live show to Richmond for a two-night run at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront on October 6 and 7, 2026. Find ticket on-sale dates, tour details, and everything fans need to know about one of the band's only East Coast stops on its fall tour.
A new Virginia report reveals deep cuts to victim services funding as shelters fill, counseling waitlists grow, and advocates struggle to meet demand. Safe Harbor and the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance warn that an overstretched safety net leaves survivors with fewer options when they need help most.
A decade after Jesse Smith's controversial Romantix mural sparked debate across Richmond, the artist has returned with Miami muralist Tatiana Suarez to create a playful new work. The new mural embraces the humor of the original while reflecting on the unexpected controversy that made the wall a local landmark.
Richmond’s Water Lantern Festival returns to Dorey Park on August 22, 2026, with thousands of glowing lanterns released onto the water at sunset. The evening also features live music, local food vendors, games and Lantern Stories, with this year’s event joining the festival’s new Radiant Tour.
Richmond’s food scene keeps students alive with cheap eats near VCU, VSU, and beyond. From massive pizza slices and late-night hot dogs to vegan burritos, ramen, and food carts, the city offers affordable, flavorful options. A mix of classic dives and hidden gems, it’s student survival with character.
After years of explosive growth with relatively little public resistance, Virginia’s data center industry is facing a more organized opposition. At a packed town hall at Studio Two Three in Richmond, activists and residents from across the region shared research, organizing strategies and lessons from communities that have already stopped projects. From concerns over water and electricity use to calls for greater transparency, moratoriums and more local control, the conversation showed how quickly the political landscape around data centers is changing. People are learning how the system works, organizing across county lines and showing up where decisions are made.
Richmond institution Ellwood Thompson’s built its reputation on local food, sustainability and community. Now its parent company is being taken over by a data center and AI infrastructure company, raising questions about what the nearly 40-year-old grocery store represents today and whether its longtime customers will follow it into this strange new era.
