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Tim Wenzell

Tim Wenzell

Dr. Tim Wenzell is a Professor of English at Virginia Union University. He has published a novel, short story and poetry collections, as well as essays and literary analysis.

'A rebellion against digital music': Richmond's vinyl scene is thriving ahead of Record Store Day

'A rebellion against digital music': Richmond's vinyl scene is thriving ahead of Record Store Day

While some of its success is driven by nostalgia and attracting older consumers, many younger consumers have fallen out of love with the high-tech gadgets that are the hallmarks of our modern times in favor of simplicity and the tactile aesthetics of collecting vinyl records.

Patrick Henry's speech inspired revolution. But we're still not sure what he said.

It took over 40 years after Patrick Henry had delivered the speech (and 18 years after he died) that a reconstruction of the speech was published.

Patrick Henry's speech inspired revolution. But we're still not sure what he said.

First Fridays turns 28; one studio owner reflects on its beginnings

First begun in February 1997, galleries, shops, restaurants, nonprofits and more open their doors in celebration of art in the Richmond community.

First Fridays turns 28; one studio owner reflects on its beginnings

Richmond's history gives it plenty of haunted legends

Everyone loves a ghost story, especially when those stories originate with real places and real sightings.

Richmond's history gives it plenty of haunted legends

Documentary premiere spotlights the role of Rosenwald Schools in educating Black students

“These schools have been largely ignored for too long,” the documentary's producer said.

Documentary premiere spotlights the role of Rosenwald Schools in educating Black students