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Dukes, delegates and duels: How a charcoal ‘warming machine’ witnessed centuries of Virginia history

Dukes, delegates and duels: How a charcoal ‘warming machine’ witnessed centuries of Virginia history

Daniel Payne

January 11, 2026 | 8:57PM EST

The stove was described as “a masterpiece not to be equalled in all Europe” and one that “does honour to Great Britain.”
By Daniel Payne

Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign


For decades Richmond’s unique neon open sign has been hiding in plain sight.
By Rich Griset
Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign

Celebrating 10 years, local puppet group wants to make the art form mainstream


When Heidi Rugg co-founded Puppets Off Broad Street in 2015, she had in mind a simple mission: to spread her passion for puppetry around Richmond.
By Brandon Haffner
Celebrating 10 years, local puppet group wants to make the art form mainstream

Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters


The building is tentatively scheduled to open in May, following an extensive and elaborate moving process.
By Michael Phillips
Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters

Behind-the-scenes: Oregon Hill Halloween parade marks its 20th anniversary


“That’s the magic of puppetry; you can make a forest and call it hope.”
By Max Posner
Behind-the-scenes: Oregon Hill Halloween parade marks its 20th anniversary

Richmond food pantries strain to meet demand as SNAP funding halts


“This week we didn’t get a lot. And it may be the beginning.”
By Victoria A. Ifatusin
Richmond food pantries strain to meet demand as SNAP funding halts

CARITAS forges onward at 40: Housing needs continue to increase as funding remains in jeopardy


Once only an emergency shelter, the nonprofit has grown to help people get on their feet in more ways than one.
By Ian Stewart
CARITAS forges onward at 40: Housing needs continue to increase as funding remains in jeopardy
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