Alice Minium

Alice is a reporter at Our Community Now writing about culture, the internet, & the Society We Live In™. When she's not writing, Alice enjoys slam poetry, historical fiction, dumpster diving, political debates, FOIA requests, and collecting the dankest of memes.

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Weird Gift Guide: 10 Shocking Mother's Day Gifts Your Mom Has Always Dreamed Of, Probably

Want to show your mom just how special you think she is? Get ready to give her a Mother's Day she'll never forget.

FDA Approves First Generic Naloxone Nasal Spray, Reducing Price of Life-Saving Overdose Antidote

A generic version of naloxone nasal spray, an antidote used to rapidly reverse fatal opiate overdoses, just got approved by the FDA.

Rideshare Drivers Can Kick Back, Relax, and Even Do Their Taxes at New 'Lyft Hub' in Richmond

Lyft's Richmond driver Hub, which is the first in central Virginia, will provide drivers with everything from refreshments to discounted auto inspections.

CVS to Sell CBD Products in Maryland Stores

“We are carrying hemp-derived CBD products in select states to help meet consumer demand for alternative care options,” Mike DeAngelis said.

Survey Asks Parents to Weigh In on the State of Henrico County Schools

A new survey announced this week asks parents to contribute their opinion on everything from budget allocation to staffing to program priorities.

Oops! MySpace Just Accidentally Deleted All Your Embarrassing Photos From High School

MySpace has deleted over 12 years of photos, music, and videos, including over 50 million songs uploaded by 14 million artists.

Walmart to End Its Popular Price-Matching Program

Starting May 14, Walmart is ending its popular price-matching program. #Forever.

Virginia Is Raising the Smoking Age to 21 -- And Actually, That's What It Used to Be

Prior to tobacco lobbying reform in the early 1900s, 21 was the legal smoking age in one-third of all states.

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Raise Legal Vaping and Smoking Age to 21

The legal smoking age has been 18 years old for almost three decades.

7 Weird Change.org Petitions to Inspire Your Activism for the New Year

Welcome to the age of digital activism. This week's installment of "Weird Internet" is drawn from the depths of Change.org.

Wheel of Fortune's 'Wheelmobile' Is Rolling Through RVA in Search of Trivia Experts

Do you have what it takes to compete in "Wheel of Fortune"? Find out this Saturday and Sunday at live auditions.

Chesterfield County Accidentally Leaked 2,300 Taxpayers' Social Security Numbers

Nearly 2,300 Chesterfield residents were mailed notices with their Social Security numbers publicly visible.

Virginia Beach Schools Give WiFi Hotspots to Students With No Internet at Home

The program hopes to tackle the "homework gap."

5 Confirmed Dead In Virginia After Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael's current death toll has now risen to 13.

165,000 Without Power in Central Virginia Due to Severe Storms

Almost one-third of Central Virginia residents were without power Thursday night.

Here's What's on Your Ballot for Election Day in Virginia

The midterm elections are on November 6. Here's what you need to know to make your decision.

Tornado Warning Issued in 7 Virginia Counties

A tornado warning was issued in Chesterfield, Amelia, Dinwiddie, Nottoway, Amelia, Powhatan, and Cumberland counties.

Hurricane Michael Expected to Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds to Hampton Roads

Ironically, Virginia will feel this one more than Hurricane Florence.

Netflix In Richmond? The Streaming Giant Eyes a Virginia Expansion

Netflix is targeting Virginia for a potential expansion of its production operations.

Hurricane Michael Is Strengthening, Could Impact the DMV

Hurricane season isn't over yet.

Banksy Painting Self-Destructs Moments After Being Sold for $1.4 Million

The prank left the art world in shreds.

Siri Can Now Discreetly Record If Police Pull You Over

"Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over."

Norfolk Has Confiscated More Than 400 Bird Scooters

The City of Norfolk says it plans to crack down on Bird scooters.

The Facebook Hackers Could Have Accessed Your Tinder, Spotify, Instagram, and Airbnb, Too

The Facebook breach gave hackers access to your Tinder, Spotify, Airbnb, Messenger, and Instagram, too. But Facebook says they didn't use it.

At Virginia Restaurants, OpenSeat Will Match You With Other Strangers Dining Alone

Next time you're dining out, share your table with someone you've never met. OpenSeat brings strangers together to eat.

DC Council Votes 'Yes' on New Law Restricting Airbnb Rentals

The Washington, D.C., Council unanimously voted "yes" to a new law restricting Airbnb rentals in the city.

3.4 Million Chickens Drowned in Hurricane Florence

Here are the biggest takeaways regarding the damage and casualties caused by Hurricane Florence ...

Coca-Cola Is Considering Selling Marijuana-Infused Drinks

If the rumors are true, Coke would be the first non-alcoholic company to produce cannabis-infused beverages.

The Rise of eSports Lounge Gaming: Gameworks Expands In Chesapeake

Like it or not, the world of eSports -- competitive video gaming -- is quickly becoming a serious industry.

A Movie About Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Is Set to Film in Richmond

Casting calls for the Harriet Tubman movie are this weekend, Sep. 22–23.

Photos: 1 Man Dead After Confirmed Tornadoes Near Richmond

The historic tornado outbreak in Richmond left death and destruction in its wake.

Truck Driver Rescues 64 Cats and Dogs from Hurricane Florence on an Escaped School Bus

Tony Alsup has been driving through a hurricane zone for 48 hours straight, rescuing at-risk animals from Hurricane Florence.

All the Viral Hoaxes We Survived With Hurricane Florence

Good news: Hurricane Florence does not contain swirling vortexes of plague-infested sharks.

Tornado Reported Near Richmond, Virginia

A confirmed tornado was sighted near Chesterfield, Virginia, around 3:52 p.m., on Monday.

Norfolk Warns About People in Fluorescent Vests Trying to Force Residents to Leave Their Homes

No city employee will ever force you to leave your home.

The Full List of Hurricane Closings and Cancellations for Hampton Roads

Here's what closing in the Hampton Roads region as we brace for the anticipated Category 5 storm.

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