This series of events occurred in early April 1863 mostly in the Confederate states and were thought to have been triggered by the two opposing armies foraging for food that was being ever more scarce. Available crops had been ravaged and the majority of available livestock, even those used for transportation of goods had been butchered.

An Insiders Guide to VCU.

The Civil War to this day has had the most casualties on Americans, and caused America to change greatly.

Richmonders are in the midst of a fierce debate over the proposed Echo Harbour development. As many citizen activist groups gear up for a long-hauled protest, the development dream team stands firm on its belief that Echo Harbour will increase economic vitality for the city by bringing high-earning residents to a zip code plagued by crime and poverty.

My experiences in life have been quite broad. I have spent some of my life living in California’s “ghetto” neighborhoods (whether living there or spending time with good friends). Here’s what I learned from that experience.