The rise of shootings in Richmond gets an in-depth focus in RVA #31, when Madelyne Ashworth, our on-the-ground reporter from Charlottesville, comes home to find out what’s behind the rise of violence in our city. New York Times-featured photographer Jason Lappa turns his lens on Congolese refugees in a photo essay documenting the lives of these new Richmond citizens, and a former Iraqi journalist writes about fleeing violence in his homeland and starting over in Richmond Hip-Hop Henry of the Cheats Movement profiles local rap star Chance Fischer, and indie label Pistol Crystal talks to our reporter about their roster of artists and upcoming shows.
We also feature a story from our partner site GayRVA on singer-song writer Aerica Lauren’s personal and musical journey.
