Municipal Mania

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MUNICIPAL MANIA Episode 123 - "RVA311. RVA.GOV" - May 5, 2021 May 06, 2021

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Melissa chats with Sam Schwartzkopf, Peter Briel, and Tina Haney about the newest in new when it comes to Citizen Services by the City of Richmond for the people. Give us a listen then go play on RVA.gov and the RVA 311 app!

MUNICIPAL MANIA EPISODE 122- "GRTC Julie Timm And Carrie Rose Pace" - April 21, 2021 Apr 21, 2021

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We sat down last month during Women's History Month to talk about ALL THINGS GRTC Transit System with CEO Julie Timm and Marketing & Comms Director Carrie Rose Pace. 🚎🚌🚍 Thanks, ladies!

Quick and Dirty City Council Roundup Apr 19, 2021

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A truly accurate recap of the April 12, 2021 meeting of Richmond City Council.

MUNICIPAL MANIA EPISODE 121 - "RVA Dirt Is A Drag" - April 7, 2021 Apr 07, 2021

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Fran and Melissa needed to blow off some steam so they invited some of Richmond's hottest Drag Queens to join them for a kiki. Chicki Parm, Melanin Monroe, Identity Crisis, and Javon Love fill us in on what they've been doing to survive and thrive during this endless pepperoni pandemonium.

MUNICIPAL MANIA Ep. 120 "On a Personal Note: RVA Dirt is Gonna Kick Cancer's Ass" - March 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2021

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Melissa and Fran open up about Melissa's breast cancer diagnosis and Fran's cancer caregiver role, plus we speak with Erin Steigleder, Kirsta Millar, and Tara Daudani with the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. More information on this absolutely fabulous resource for anyone affected by breast cancer can be found at vbcf.org

Quick And Dirty City Council Roundup 03.26.21 Mar 26, 2021

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Melissa is feeling generous and not gentrifous on this week's Q&D, chronicling the March 22, 2021 meeting of Richmond City Council.

MUNICIPAL MANIA EPISODE 119 - "Women Of Council Pt. 2" March 24, 2021 Mar 24, 2021

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We wrap our Women-Led Supermajority of Richmond City Council special with some truly powerhouse gals! Stephanie Lynch (5th), Council Vice President Ellen Robertson (6th) and Council President Dr. Cynthia Newbille (7th) Check out our upcoming Youtube channel for an extra 20 minutes on Municipal Mania Uncut! Just search RVA Dirt on Youtube!

MUNICIPAL MANIA EPISODE 118 - "Women Of Council Pt. 1" - March 17, 2021 Mar 18, 2021

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We talk with Katherine Jordan (2nd), Ann-Frances Lambert (3rd), and Kristen Nye Larson (4th) about the lady-led supermajority on #rvacouncil and what it's like for women in Richmond politics. Happy Women's History Month.

Quick And Dirty 03.12.2021 Mar 18, 2021

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Quick And Dirty 03.12.2021 by RVA Dirt

Quick&Dirty 01.29.21 Jan 31, 2021

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Quick&Dirty 01.29.21 by RVA Dirt