North of the James

Barbara Johns

Jack R. Johnson 02.2026

“No Two Persons”

Fran Withrow 12.2025

The People in Your Neighborhood

Fayeruz Regan 02.2026

The Rev. Herbert Jones: God’s Beloved Child

Central to the message of all major world religions is a call for compassion and peace, and, above all else, love. This is not true of the bastardized versions of these belief systems that flat out reject the basic principles clearly laid out in sacred texts. Those who so distort these foundations often do so to create discord, and use religion as a means to enrich themselves and gain political power. That is not the case with an Episcopal priest in Richmond’s Northside. He is humble and joyous with a great sense of humor—a man who received the call later in life.

By Charles McGuigan 12.2025

“Hamnet”: A Review in Quatrains

Kelly Kocher

Peter Hoffman Kimball On His All-Signed ASL Film

Happening now in the community:

14th Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival Returns This Month

02.2026

The RVA Environmental Film Festival returns from February 21 through March 7 with films screening at Studio Two Three, and seven other locations in the Richmond metro area. The films tackle critical issues facing the environment, along with stories of restoration and hope. Several screenings offer the audience an opportunity to hear from and to speak with filmmakers and activists connected with the films.

Richmond Waldorf School’s 5th Annual Holiday Faire

12.2025

From eleven till three on December 13, hundreds gathered at Richmond Waldorf School’s Northside campus in celebration of the holidays.

There were a number of children’s activities including the crafting of kites, beeswax candles, holiday wreaths and felted acorn ornaments.

Calls for Community Support As Food Insecurity Surges

12.2025

The Northside RVA Food Pantry at Ginter Park United Methodist Church is issuing an urgent call for community support as food insecurity in the Richmond Northside community reaches its highest level in years. As highlighted in recent news, demand has continued to grow dramatically across Virginia—and that trend has accelerated even further during the recent government shutdown and federal funding cuts.

Dana Robinson At Shady Grove

12.2025

The Shady Grove Coffeehouse folk music concert series continues its 24th season on Saturday, January 17 at 7:30 pm with a concert featuring Americana-roots and folk singer-songwriter Dana Robinson.

Monthly Music Lineup At Northside Grille

12.2025

Here’s a monthly list of bands and events hosted by Northside’s premier music venue— Northside Grille.

Boulevardiers, December 19; Crack Fox, December 20; Can Ann & the Lowdown Gamblers, December 21, 3:30 pm; Flash the Band with Caroline Bowling, December 21, 8 pm; 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Christmas Say Less Brass Band, December22; Mike Gales & the Warriorz, December 26; King Hollow, December 27; Janet Martin, December; First Friday Karaoke, January 2; Tab Justice, 3; Mike Lucas, January 4; Jonathan Meadows, January 7; Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. with Sav, January 8; McVizzy, January 9; The Last Respects, January10; Tristan Dougherty andthe Heart Pines, January11; Ross Wright’s Piano Lounge, January 14; Jack Ass Flats, January15; 80’s Karaoke with Mackenzie Roark, January 16;Kofi Shepsu, January18; Brady Heck & Karen Jonus, January21; The Morning Glorys, January22; Armistead’s Armi, January 23; Possum Daddy with Sorry Excuse, January 24; Prabir, January 25; Pete Keefe, January 28; The Acousticats, January 29; Tarrant, January 30; and The High Frequencies, January 31.

Undeniable Coming Soon To the Branch Museum of Design

12.2025

In this dark and divisive era when cruelty and base bigotry seem the norm for some, art can illuminate the most stygian landscapes, and shine a bright light of compassion, love, and inclusion to shatter that darkness.