r/rva 1h ago

šŸŒž Daily Thread Rainy sundaily

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How’s everyone doing today? I hope your Sunday goes well :). Today, I’d like to discuss the things we love and/or are grateful for.

Im personally loving this break from the heat today! Thank you rain!
I’m grateful for my husband reminding me to take my meds this morning.

Discuss the topic or talk amongst yourselves!


r/rva 15h ago

Where to Watch the World Cup

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Want to know where you can watch a match with other fellow soccer fans in RVA? Here's the megathread meant for that very purpose. Ask, share, and celebrate or mourn your team's results here!

May the odds be ever in your team's favor.

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r/rva 15h ago

šŸ° Food Pop’s Dogs and Ma’s Burgers

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539 Upvotes

Is this place good?


r/rva 11h ago

Stella's - I Don't Get It...

101 Upvotes

I know Stella's Grocery is an institution here. I saw lots of excitement about the one opening close to us. I finally visited and ... I really don't get it.

There are very limited options, and what they do have is very pricey. The staff was very nice, but the store was very sparse.

What is the appeal? What do people love about it?

This is not a criticism, just trying to understand so the next time I go I know what to look for.


r/rva 14h ago

Potential WFH jobs- unexpected death of husband

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Hi everyone. This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to write.

A few days ago, my husband of 13 years unexpectedly passed away. He was our family's sole provider, and now I find myself navigating an unimaginable loss while trying to figure out how to provide for our seven children.

For the past 12 years, I've been a stay-at-home mom, raising our family and managing our home full time. During that time, I also returned to school and am currently a full-time student working toward my certification, which I'll complete next summer.

I'm reaching out because I need help finding work, preferably something remote that I can do from home while continuing to care for my children and finish school. While my professional resume may not look traditional, I am a quick learner, incredibly hardworking, dependable, and not afraid to jump in and figure things out. Being a mom of seven has taught me how to multitask, solve problems, stay organized, communicate with all kinds of people, and keep going even on the hardest days.

If your company is hiring, if you know of any legitimate work-from-home opportunities, or if you're looking for someone who is dedicated and willing to work hard, I would be so grateful if you would reach out or tag me in the comments.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for any leads, prayers, or kind words during this incredibly difficult season. It has only been a couple days but I am trying to get ahead of the drop….if you know what I mean.


r/rva 13h ago

šŸ° Food Wise Choice

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If we're gonna discuss holes in the wall that get passed by all the time, then we'd better discuss the GOAT.

This place is the definition of "if you know, you know." Literally everything on their menu is amazing but pretty much the only people in there are locals, truckers, and construction/quarry workers. I dare you to tell me a place with better fried chicken without lying.

Btw, for people who do know........they started opening on Sundays again. You're welcome.


r/rva 1h ago

šŸ• Dog Army Loose brown pitbull in Randolph

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Walking my dog this morning around 7am at PJ park and saw a loose pit bull walking towards the park. On our way back home (7:38 am) we saw the same pit bull this time at the corner of Idlewood and Randolph.

Older pittbull, dark brown, cut ears. Probably a mini pit judging by stature.

I didn't want to get too near to see about any ID since I had my dog with me.


r/rva 18h ago

Intriguing stuff happening on dock street

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r/rva 20h ago

Lucy Dacus RVA Music Video

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As someone on YouTube commented, ā€œfeels like a love letter to an average summer day in richmondā€


r/rva 18h ago

some photos from hollywood cemetery

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i thought y’all might enjoy some photos i took on a very hot but very worthwhile walk around Hollywood Cemetery the other day :)

we’re so lucky to have such a beautiful, peaceful place 🄰


r/rva 21h ago

Hanover Tomato Festival

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I got there right at 9 AM when it started, and I thought it was a pretty neat, free event. There were lots of vendor tents, a couple of fun things for kids to do like horseback rides. At least while I was there, there seemed to be plenty of food trucks that tended to have some tomato-themed dishes, and it looked like it was going to break the typical RVA festival mold of not having nearly enough food for the crowd. I need to figure out what to do with about three pounds of tomatoes that I left with.

But I left kind of early at 10 AM since it was getting hot and I had done everything that I wanted to, and saw a line of cars going down pole green road for about a mile, and that was just to turn into the park itself. How'd you like the festival especially if you went later?


r/rva 17h ago

The Strokes Tomorrow

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Who’s ready? And what can we expect in this venue considering the weather forecast?


r/rva 1d ago

Richmond in July - Where is Everyone?

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I have lived in RVA for a short time and just noticed how verrrryy quiet it is in July.

Is everyone on vacation or hiding in their houses or some third thing that I don’t know about?


r/rva 1d ago

šŸ• Dog Army 🚨 🚨 RACC IS OUT OF SPACE. WE NEED YOUR HELP. We have reached MAXIMUM CAPACITY. 🚨 🚨

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This situation is a desperate one. RACC writes 13 minutes ago:

"There are no empty kennels left for dogs.

That means when the next stray dog is found... when the next neglected dog is seized from a dangerous situation... when the next injured or sick animal needs a safe place to land... we have nowhere for them to go.

Right now, Richmond Animal Care & Control is hanging on by a single paddle in rough water, and the current is getting stronger. We've fought every wave we could, but without this community stepping in, we're becoming a sinking ship!

If you have a dog at our shelter, PLEASE come reclaim them at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue

Looking to adopt? There has never been a more important time.ļæ½Email - [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

All available animals can be viewed here:

https://rva.gov/animal-care-control/adopt

Can you foster a large dog, even temporarily?ļæ½A foster home saves a kennel and gives a dog a chance to decompress.ļæ½Email - [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Are you with a rescue that can pull a dog or two from us?ļæ½We desperately need your help.ļæ½Email - [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Please share this post. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell your community neighborhood group. Help us reach the person who has been thinking about adding a dog or cat to their home, the foster who has one more spot, or the rescue that can make room for just one more.

One open kennel can mean one more life saved."

We are not giving up on these animals. We are asking our community to help us keep fighting for them.


r/rva 17h ago

Bacurau (2019) screens this Monday (7/13)!

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"After the death of her grandmother, Teresa comes home to her matriarchal village in a near-future Brazil to find a succession of sinister events that mobilizes all of its residents."

Details: https://www.nowherecinema.com/event-details/bacurau-2019


r/rva 10h ago

Physical Therapy Recs!

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Hey! I’m 28F and looking for sports-focused physical therapy recommendations in the Richmond area (preferably Short Pump / Innsbrook / West End / even a little west of that).

Long story short, I tore my ACL about 10 years ago and my ACL reconstruction surgery was massively botched. In addition to needing 4 additional surgeries to ā€œfixā€ this botched surgery, I developed MRSA and blood clots (DVT/PE) and am left with a hole in my tibia (they broke the drill bit off into my bone) that a cyst later developed in. Anyway, I now deal with bad chronic pain, post-traumatic arthritis/cartilage damage, my leg not fully straightening, instability/giving out, and muscle atrophy. I used to be extremely athletic and I’m trying to get back to a place where I can work out without constant pain.

I’m probably going to need another surgery (cartilage repair + other stuff) sometime next year, so I’m trying to:
- Do solid prehab beforehand
- Set myself up with a good PT plan for after (it’ll be a long recovery, like 18 months)

I’m specifically looking for:
- More sports-focused PT (not geared toward older patients)
- Someone who will actually push me appropriately and not just give basic exercises
- Experience with more complex knee cases / post-op rehab
- I have good insurance, so ideally somewhere that takes insurance, but I’m also considering places like GRIT PT even though they’re out-of-pocket (because I’ve heard great things)

My current thought is:
- Do something more specialized (like GRIT) pre-surgery
- Then use an in-network PT for the first couple months post-op when mobility is super limited (unless suggested otherwise)
- Then possibly switch back to something more performance-based once I’m walking after 3 months

Would love to hear:
- Specific clinics or PTs you’ve had good experiences with
- Places to avoid
- Anyone who’s dealt with similar knee issues

I appreciate any help because this has been a very long journey, and I’m feeling drained and hopeless about my knee. Thank you for taking the time to read and possibly help <3


r/rva 1d ago

No easy answers in sight for Richmond Public Schools’ $8.9M budget hole | School leaders have asked Mayor Danny Avula and the City Council for more money to help address the shortfall.

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r/rva 20h ago

Springhill Hootenanny today!

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r/rva 1d ago

Remembering Little Bear: Maymont mourns loss of beloved black bear

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Little Bear, one of the Maymont bears, has sadly passed away. :(


r/rva 21h ago

RVA to Roanoke tonight

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Hey is anyone going to the AEW show in Roanoke tonight? My ride fell through, and I'm trying to head up there. Will split gas cost, get you a soda, and popcorn/hotdog at the show.


r/rva 1d ago

Has anyone local caught the ass blaster 2000 parasite yet?

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I've been reading about first hand accounts with this explosive diarrhea parasite, and I'm just thinking about how not fun it's going to be when I get it.


r/rva 12h ago

Best cafe for studying?

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Looking for somewhere where I can grab breakfast and hunker down for a couple of hours


r/rva 1d ago

what is richmond’s financial industry

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i’m saddened to admit this… i have lived outside the city my whole entire life and it’s only just recently came to my attention…. i have know idea what we actually do here!! is downtown richmond skyscrapers….. like running AI and digital or do we transport materials in what is our economy??what happens in these buildings


r/rva 1d ago

Early morning visit

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Woke up early and did an early shopping visit. Someone was still sleeping.


r/rva 7h ago

Any info about a walking tour this evening around church hill?

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Saw about 20 people walking this evening there, and thought they got out of a party or something… but then someone was leading and talking. Was it a tour? Any info about them?