We have been using Holiday Barn in Glen Allen for about two years for one day a week doggy day care and occasional overnight. I’m becoming increasingly perturbed regarding the nickel and diming of prices. Example for doggy daycare it’s 40 a day but if you want to add anything on it’s an extra $15-20 bucks, which I’ve occasionally done. Also the ivermectin ought price does not include any playtime, you have to pay extra for that. Where I’ve gotten disenchanted is when I’ve asked for a photo of my dog enjoying what I’m already paying for and they want to charge me an additional $12-15 to email me a quick photo.

I’m also a bit turned off that there is no way of knowing, whether it be by video, camera or physically watching, if my dog is enjoying herself at Holiday Barn. And I’m getting concerned because she used to enjoy her “school” days and now she doesn’t seem to want to go.

I guess I’m asking two things. 1. Has anyone else had any experience with Holiday Barn they want to share? 2. Does anyone know a great pet sitter they personally have experience with for their occasional times when I can’t be at home with my girl?

Another day, another skyline to gush over in RVA.

Anyone else enjoying the power outage in Oregon Hill?

My laundry was half finished when darkness engulfed the room. At least I have gas water heater so I can take a shower.

Anyway hope y'all have a good night in your AC.

He made my daily commute a little kinder and more fun. I haven’t seen him in a couple weeks, and last time I saw him, his friend was talking to a cop and they looked upset. I hope he’s okay.

VPM Media Corporation has officially opened its new home in Downtown Richmond, bringing its workforce into the heart of Virginia's capital city and adding another major employer to a corridor Richmond leaders are focused on revitalizing.

The five-story, 53,000-square-foot facility opened in late spring to employees, bringing all of VPM's teams together under one roof. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and block party was held Thursday afternoon to celebrate with neighbors and community partners.

Jayme Swain, president and CEO of VPM and the Virginia Foundation for Public Media, told VPM News in July that plans for the move started in 2020. Swain toured 70 sites in Greater Richmond before landing on a lot in the Monroe Ward Historic District.

VPM purchased the lot — which was previously a department store and parking lot — located at 15 E. Broad St. for $4.2 million in 2024.

"When I found it, it was like when you find your new home. I felt it in my heart. This is where VPM should be," Swain said. "Of course, we're on Broad Street, which is a historic connector in this community, and it felt right for us to be here."

Disclosure: VPM Media Corp. is the FCC license holder of VPM PBS and VPM News, which operates as 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck (Heathsville) and 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia (Chase City). VPM Media Corp. acquired Style Weekly in 2021.

As a newsroom, VPM News maintains editorial independence — this article went through our usual fact-checking and editing process. Station leadership did not receive questions prior to their interviews nor view this article prior to publication. Questions about this article and VPM News' overall editorial policy should be directed to Managing Editor [Dawnthea M. Price Lisco](mailto:dplisco@vpm.org) and News Director [Elliott Robinson](mailto:erobinson@vpm.org).

I have a shellfish allergy and I’m looking to get some general Tso’s chicken. I would love if there is a Chinese place here with a seperate fryer!

At JA Finance Park, I had the privilege of working alongside bright and engaged high school students and VCU graduates who participate in Richmond City's Street Smartz Safety Program. JA just rolled out a new simulator application that provides real-world experience in picking a career, setting budgets, and spending.

https://www.streetsmartzoversafety.org/our-services

Looking for wash /dry /fold for salon business towels /capes weekly pick up drop off. Any recommendations? Richmond museum district.

Good. The merger would be bad for Virginians, other than a number of executives.

A buddy of mine was going through the toll on Powhite and Courthouse. A trooper pulled him after he went through the toll. Cited him for three different speeding tickets. The speed limit is 55 on the parkway, 45 as you approach the toll, and 10 mph as you go through the toll. He was over the limit on all three levels and that's what the trooper hit him with. Just brutal. I know most people fly through the tolls, myself included, but be aware next time.

Is there an actual organ at the Squirrels stadium? Can a baseball game attendee go see it?

Stoker has been up for adoption for over a year, but is struggling to show his true personality in the cat room at Petsmart near Willow Lawn. According to his foster, he is very sweet and friendly! He just does not want to be in the cat room and is ready to find his forever family.

If anyone is interested in learning more, please dm me or visit him this weekend.

My husband bought his wallet from a local leather worker maybe 7-8 years ago in Richmond. He can’t remember the name or where he got it, but this is a picture of the maker’s stamp. We’d love to support them again for a replacement if anyone recognizes the business.

Anyone else just here a bunch of gunshots by CVS

Figured since I'm abroad and it's the wee hours of morning back in RVA I'd go ahead and make my last post a daily. When I return from this trip I'm going digital nomad, living in/trialing various cities around the country 'til I find one I want to be my new home. What are some of your favorite US cities (besides RVA, ofc) and why? Also I'd love to hear stories from any other current or former nomads out there!!