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

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

Rich Griset

Rich Griset

December 21, 2025 | 8:04PM EST

For decades Richmond’s unique neon open sign has been hiding in plain sight.
By Rich Griset

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

Exploring Richmond: Meet 5 of the city's most unique trees


These magnificent trees are worth seeing if you're in the neighborhood.
By Rachel Kester
Exploring Richmond: Meet 5 of the city's most unique trees
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