You could say Richmond is at the heart of love for Josh Walters and Ryan Ramsey. While neither are native Richmonders, the city played an integral part in both of their stories.
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Relationships and Richmond have always been analogous for Carol Pamperin and Sharon Dunsing. Carol has called the city home for her entire life, while Sharon and her family have lived here for almost 50 years.
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It’s February and that means love is in the air. Whether you’re seeking love, in a new relationship or trying to remember how many years it’s been, Richmond knows exactly how to remind you why the capital of Virginia is for lovers
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After 16 wonderful years together, we're excited to announce that Richmonders Jim Morgan and Dan Stackhouse will tie the knot as the winners of our dream wedding contest! The lucky couple was one of more than 40 LGBT couples who entered the giveaway, courtesy of Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo and OutRVA.
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Richmond's LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce connects the community to supportive businesses.
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Airbnb has become a popular choice for some travelers over the last few years. This online community marketplace lets people rent out their homes to other people who are looking for specific accommodations.
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It wasn’t very long ago that I found myself catching up with friend and colleague Stephanie Yonce over a couple of coconut lattes. Our conversation went from here to there, then landing on the breaking news that Virginia would potentially be next in line to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the creation of a new task force focused on "showcasing Virginia as an LGBT-friendly destination" at the VA-1 Tourism Summit earlier today.
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We’re number two and proud of it! Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden was recently voted the second best public garden in North America by USA Today readers.
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Carol and her wife Mary were the plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit against Virginia's ban on Marriage Equality.
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Recently, about 3 weeks ago, I was tired of being myself around my friends but not my family, so I sat down with my mom and told her I was very sure, I was bisexual. And she accepted me, she told my dad and I am the happiest person I've ever been.
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Since 1892, the Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond’s history. Although affectionately known as Richmond’s Attic, the Valentine is anything but a dusty stale museum with a narrow focus.
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For locals, VMFA is the perfect place to kick off a weekend, spend a Saturday strolling the galleries, escape for a quick lunch, or even have some alone time.
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Richmond is a beautiful, right-sized city. There is so much to do during each of the four seasons yet small enough to easily navigate.
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There's so much that I love, it's hard to choose. I do love all of our free concerts and festivals. And the food!
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It's a medium-sized city with lots to do...whether you want to go to a restaurant or the theatre or the many festivals or the river or the museums...cost of living is good and there's plenty of employment. Traffic is good..not too many rush hours.
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"My favorite dining experience in Richmond is Sally Bell's box lunches for two with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Rose or good sparkling cider in the bamboo overlooking the Japanese garden at Maymont."
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"I live on a street filled with LGBT families all raising their kids - I love how we are now the norm."
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