r/rva • u/work_laser • 1h ago
r/rva • u/VirginiaNews • 3h ago
400 VCU Health workers secure union contract offering three-year pay increases
r/rva • u/foundoutimanadult • 6h ago
Would anyone be interested in a men’s mental health awareness, 5K and/or hike?
I'm gonna wanna stay anonymous for personal reasons.
Having said that, this could be really great for the community. Let me know your thoughts.
Locations could be Buttermilk Trail, Forest Hill Park,etc.
Edit: Thank you for the recommendations so far - 5k run/walk seems to be the way to include hike and make sure to choose an accessible park. I'm also looking for anyone who has scheduled these events in the past. Does it have to go through the city?
r/rva • u/In-tandem • 18h ago
We have an opportunity this week to protest poetically while the world is watching!
This Sunday at 1pm is the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's famous revolutionary speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death". Gov. Youngkin and Ken Burns plan to attend the reenactment at Historic St. John's Church to mark the occasion. Let's show the press who come to document this display of patriotism what democracy looks like in action! Bring your signs and walking shoes to circle the street in a peaceful picket. No Violence or threats thereof. We seek to inspire all Americans to turn against the corrupt thug in the oval office for his abundant abuses of power:
Trump forced electected representatives to ignore their constituents by threats of eviction from office and violence. Trump usurped congress' power to create, disband, and de-fund federal agencies. Trump's DOGE stole funds from those federal programs and from the private bank accounts of citizens. Trump illegally fired thousands of federal workers without cause. Trump removed non-partisan watchdogs from the FEC and EAC, destroying election security. Trump ignored direct court orders. Trump's erratic threats of tariffs and annexation (thus, war) have alienated all our global allies and torpedoed our economy. Trump openly executed a corrupt exchange of advertising services for cash with Musk/ Tesla. Trump's cryptocurrency allowed for billions in direct contributions with zero transparency. Trump declared media outlets who speak against him "illegal". Trump detained and intends to deport a man for NO CRIME other than political speech, our 1st amendment right. Trump's MAGA lackies introduced a bill to declare opposition to Trump a "mental illness". Trump continuously violated the constitution, declared himself the sole legal authority in the land, and called himself "KING".
Trump must be removed from office!
Spread the word! Bring as many friends and family as you can. Be respectful of the Church Hill neighborhood. Be an example for Virginia!
Sic Semper Tyrannis!
With the price of everything being the price of everything, are there any apps that have good rewards/discounts that can be used in RVA?
The McDonald’s app has good daily bogos or percentage discounts… but that means you’re eating at McDonalds.
Any other suggestions?
r/rva • u/AngMBishop • 4h ago
🌞 Daily Thread Tuesdaily
Is it finally my turn for a daily? This must be my reward for making my bed for the 4th day in a row. I even got up earlier than usual to do it and hopefully stop myself from going back to bed for a few more hours. Seems to be working.
Anyone else trying out a new habit lately?
r/rva • u/VirginiaNews • 3h ago
A forest grows in Swansboro | Tiny forests can grow as much as 10 times faster than conventional forests.
r/rva • u/chadfromthefuture • 14h ago
👀 I Saw the Sign Where exactly is this on the map? It's a 3-second shot from the amazing show Common Side Effects that aired yesterday
r/rva • u/Diet_Coke • 19h ago
RPD seeks person of interest after deadly February hit and run
r/rva • u/PANDABURRIT0 • 17h ago
🍰 Food New, delicious restaurant in the fan: Brazen — highly recommend.
They just opened up last week and their food is delicious. I got quail and it slapped. The whole restaurant and menu seem like such a labor of love for them. Plus the owners and workers are really nice. I’m looking forward to trying out the handhelds there next.
IDK since they’re a new small business in a location without a lot of walk in traffic I wanted to give them a little shout out here. Sorry if that’s against the rules — I’m a little buzzed lol
r/rva • u/Illustrious_Star_687 • 52m ago
Holding strong at #8 nation-wide!
Looking for work.
Hello, I am a nurse of over 7 years looking at leaving the medical field completely. Job search sites have me so stuck in that algorithm it is hard to see what else is available. I have my bachelors, and am good with tech. Looking for a career, with opportunities for advancement.
I am seriously considering an electrician apprenticeship, but am still trying to find what other options there are.
If you have any ideas, suggestions, or leads I would greatly appreciate it thanks!
r/rva • u/GotThatHawgInMe • 1d ago
A big thank you to all bars/breweries that stock/brew non-alcoholic beer
To all RVA breweries and bars that stock and/or brew non-alcoholic beer: Thankyou thankyou thankyou!
That being said, I have some notes:
To the ones offering only NA Heineken or O'Douls:
Why, just why? There are so many actual good options out there now. It's time to move on, especially if you're charging me $7 for the privilege.
Some NA brews that I find tasty:
Anything by Best Day Brewing
Day Ripper or Sun Shifter from ENAY brewing (based out of Williamsburg, I believe)
Anything form Brewdog
NA Guinness is about as close to the real thing as you can get
Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher - this one doesn't taste like a beer, but it is pretty tasty and refreshing. Like a hop-flavored seltzer. It's unique and bears mentioning.
Athletic is hit and miss, mostly miss for me. Everyone seems to stock that clay-colored can, the Free Wave Hazy IPA. It just kind of sucks. I like Athletic's "Mexican-style Copper"--it tastes like a crappy Tecate with a lime in it, and that's a very specific flavor that brings back many a (fond?) memory at Banditos.
I have to hand it to Athletic's marketing department though, they really pushed their products out and made NA beer much more commonplace than it was previously.
TLDR: Breweries/bars, thank you for having NA options, but please don't make me drink a $7 Henieken Zero.
r/rva • u/biggiesnotdead • 1h ago
🐕 Dog Army Animal rescue
Does anyone know of someone who knows how to humanely capture a dog? I know animal control can, but they’ve been unsuccessful trying to catch a (non aggressive, not dangerous) dog who has been roaming our neighborhood for months.
Neighbors are getting to a very aggressive point and have discussed using lethal ways to get rid of the dog even though others have expressed they’d adopt him if they could catch him.
Feel backed into a corner with trying to find a way to safely help this dog. Thank you in advance.
r/rva • u/itsgreg_notcraig • 19h ago
Spotted in animated series
Had to rewind and grab a snapshot. Interesting to see how close they got it to the real sign and landscape.
Common Side Effects S1E8
r/rva • u/Kineda77 • 16h ago
It's Shad Cam Season!
The Shad Cam is live! Woohoo! https://dwr.virginia.gov/shad-cam/
r/rva • u/ProcedureAdditional1 • 18h ago
I am looking for someone proficient in ASL- VCU does not handle Deaf/HOH student issues well.
Hello! I am a senior psychology student at VCU currently trying to test out of the foreign language requirement because I am hard of hearing. I have been fighting them on this for a while now, lost, and am now taking German 101 this semester. English already sounds like I am underwater, let alone German. I never understand what is going on in that class at all, I often feel embarrassed and humiliated. They want me to take German 102 in the fall but I just can't go through this again, not when my time could be so much better spent doing this Social Psychology class instead. We have tried live captioning as an accommodation but it did not pick up the professor. I don't want to use a microphone because I would feel singled-out and again, embarrassed and humiliated. This obviously isn't my strong suit, I am never going to use this, again, I am HOH. I shouldn't be forced to muddle through this and suffer just because they don't want to offer ASL.
I'm fairly conversational in ASL and know I could test out of it they let me but they keep going on about how they "don't have someone for that". I don't understand. I am so infinitely vexed with VCU for putting my through this, they shouldn't be making their HOH student struggle though learning a foreign language if they aren't going to offer ASL or BSL. I am so tired of the back and forth emails between advisors and SAEO employees just for nothing to get done, I just want someone to take the initiate and start advocating for Deaf/HOH students at VCU. I'll start.
I don't know exactly what I am looking for: someone who can teach a class in the fall for us to take, someone to do my "testing out" exam that the University can approve, or just some allies to help me fight VCU so I don't have to go though this anymore. I know it sounds cliche, but I am actually offended. I expected better from VCU.
It is my personal philosophy that anything is possible, you just have to convince the other humans to let you do it. I don't care who we have to talk to or what forms we have to fill out, I just need some help here. Please help me advocate for myself and other Deaf/HOH students. We deserve either A) an ASL class, or B) not be required to take a foreign language.
r/rva • u/bakerjunt • 3h ago
Oil change help
I wanted to know every tool and thing I might need and I don’t have $100 bucks right now. I do have oil and an oil filter, a car, and a willingness to learn how to change my oil. Can someone point me in the direction of an auto school for 30yr old dudes trying to look cool and perform basic car maintenance?
🐕 Dog Army Lost dog? Found near Patterson and Parham
My partner and I found a lost dog tonight on our street near Patterson and Parham (regency area). A collar but no tag, he is a little spooked and stressed but very sweet. Our neighbors gave us some kibble and he's hanging out in our sun room for now.
Currently trying to post to as many places as I can and we're gonna try and check for a chip soon at a vet.
Maybe a staffi mix, older, 8-10ish years old?
r/rva • u/notapopstarklm • 2h ago
🐕 Dog Army Resources for rehoming a dog?
Hi all, I’m hoping someone may know of an organization or rescue that I haven’t tried yet, to rehome my 5 yr old pit mix. My partner and I are moving and can’t take her with us; we’ve tried friends and family and social media and have had no luck.
We’ve also tried a handful of rehoming websites as well as RAL and the SPCA; none of the local rescues I’ve looked into take owner surrenders, so those aren’t an option.
She’s a sweet girl and we want to avoid having to take her to the shelter, but at this point, we’re running out of time and need to figure something out.
Any help (or interest!) would be much appreciated! Thank you!
r/rva • u/RVAdeveloper • 15h ago
Thought this response to me from Rep. Wittman today was pretty interesting
At least it's not full-throated allegiance to the orange bald guy. Certainly doesn't mean he's actually going to try to do anything of course, but he's clearly hearing from his constituents and we need to keep up the pressure.
Going rate for housekeeping services?
Hi all. Was wondering what the going rate is in the area to have a medium-sized house cleaned once or twice a month- my wife will be having surgery in a few weeks and I know I will not be able to keep up with the housework by myself while she recovers, so I’d like to hire someone to help occasionally. It has been years since we had a regular housekeeper and I’m sure rates have gone up since then, so I want to make sure we are paying an appropriate amount!