Richmond and Philadelphia are cities both rich in history and thriving today. They are capitals – Richmond is our commonwealth’s capital city, and Philadelphia served briefly as our nation’s –…
Author: Joan Tupponce
Joan Tupponce
An award-winning writer based in Richmond, Joan Tupponce is a parent, grandparent, and self-admitted Disney freak. She writes about anything and everything and enjoys meeting inspiring people and telling their stories. Joan’s work has appeared in RFM since the magazine’s first issue in October 2009. Look for original and exclusive online articles about Richmond-area people, places, and ideas at Just Joan: RVA Storyteller.
Tiffany Ferreira couldn’t understand why the eczema on her 4-month-old son’s face wouldn’t go away back in 2007. The Chesterfield County resident thought it might be acne, but it continued…
Last year, more than seven million people got swept up in the YouTube video of a wedding dance, capping a love story that almost didn’t happen. The romantic gesture showcased…
The white-framed motivational messages Kelly Connors displays in the lobby of her barre studio are reflective of the young wife and mom’s life. Be Brave, one proclaims. Start Today, Begin…
Evan McKeel may not be performing on The Voice now, but he’s definitely pursuing leads and opportunities in the music industry. Still in Los Angeles until the show’s finale, he’s already thinking…
From entertaining thousands on RVA stages to hosting the Richmond Forum, Scott Wichmann is the epitome of the multi-faceted performer.
Wednesday night was a “roller coaster” of emotion for Evan McKeel as he stood on the stage waiting to hear his fate on the show. “It was very emotional,” he…
As Evan McKeel waited to take the stage for his blind audition on NBC’s The Voice, he began jumping up and down, trying to burn off his excess energy. He…
After winning his battle round last night, Evan McKeel is one of the artists moving on in the competition who took part a call with The Voice. Evan says the toughest part…
The Garcia family with the director of the Segura Educational Initiative, Maria Baquerizo (left). Julio Garcia and his wife, Maribel, wanted their three children to have a Catholic education,…
Starting and sustaining a business can be challenging for anyone, but what does that look like when its owners are a couple? According to a survey of business owners by…
Bob Gulledge sat in his seat at the Byrd Theatre eagerly waiting for the moment he could get a look at the grand theatre organ he had been hearing about.…