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From Childhood Slang to a Mobile Game, CJ Nurse Brings JANK to Life
Decades ago, Christopher “CJ” Nurse remembers spending time with his friends Troy and Patrick at the Lake Edwards apartments in Virginia Beach. The three were fans of hip-hop, which was still emerging nationally as a cultural force. That influence sparked their interest in slang, and they began experimenting with words, including their own variation of…
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Hasset found her community in RVA through music
The VCU student and R&B singer-songwriter is bringing that connection to a sold-out Backyard Session on Oct. 22.Hasset moved to Richmond for school, but finding her place took longer. During her first two years, the Virginia Commonwealth University student struggled to make lasting connections. Pursuing music began to change that. Now, the Richmond-based R&B singer-songwriter…
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Richmond Folk Festival makes room for music, culture and community
A D’Angelo tribute and the Chuck Brown Band’s go-go set highlighted a Richmond Folk Festival that made room for music, cultural traditions and community.
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Virginia Union Homecoming Brings Panther Pride Back to Campus
Virginia Union University welcomes alumni back to campus Oct. 18–25 for Homecoming 2026, featuring Yard Fest, a step show, tailgating, football, music and more.
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Event Spotlight: “Wildcards” Screening & Live Q&A with Wes Miller and Leon – Aug. 28 at 7 PM
Film enthusiasts and fans of sharp legal thrillers, mark your calendars for a premier cinematic evening in Central Virginia. On Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00 PM, The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen hosts an exclusive screening of the compelling courtroom drama Wildcards, followed immediately by a live, in-person Q&A session with acclaimed writer-director Wes…
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The Green Dominion: Inside Virginia’s High-Stakes Compromise to Finally Sell Legal Weed
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Virginia is finally escaping cannabis purgatory. Thanks to a high-stakes budget compromise, legal retail weed is officially coming to the Old Dominion on July 1, 2027. Here is your ultimate, no-jargon breakdown of the taxes, the licenses, the craft-grower victories, and what this massive cultural shift actually means for you.
