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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The Vikings Are Coming to DC

The Norwegian Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is coming to Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 5.

Good at Video Games? Virginia's Randolph-Macon College Could Give You a Gaming Scholarship

With the launch of its eSports Program, Randolph-Macon will offer scholarships to gamers skilled in League of Legends, Overwatch, and Hearthland.

Crabby MD Restaurant Owners Respond to PETA Campaign With Billboards of Their Own

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has taken the billboard battle with PETA to a new level, erecting a billboard of its own: "SteaMEd Crabs. Here to Stay."

The Vikings Are Coming to Baltimore

The Norwegian Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is coming to Baltimore on Thursday, September 7.

The Vikings Are Coming to Norfolk

The Norwegian Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is coming to Norfolk on Thursday, September 13.

Marylanders Are Crabby About These PETA Billboards Telling Them to Stop Eating Their State Food

Boy do Maryland residents love their state food!

DNA Drugs and Secrets of Stonehenge: Scientific Discoveries You Missed This Summer, Explained

From gene silencing to memory transfer, here's what's happening this summer in science.

Here's What to Do If You Can't Find an EpiPen During the Nationwide Shortage

There's a nationwide shortage of EpiPens. Here's what to do if you need one and can't find one.

41% of Maryland Teachers Work Second Jobs; 91% Buy Their Own School Supplies

The poll surveyed 800 Maryland educators and found that many are struggling to make ends meet.

Kroger Will Phase Out All Plastic Bags by 2025

Don't worry, Kroger says. You'll be fine without them.

I Asked Everyone I Encountered for Life Advice One Day, and This Is What They Told Me

"Be real careful with women." "You've only got one family." And more life advice from strangers.

Dozens of Companies Are Vying for a Piece of the Med Marijuana Market in VA

As of August 20, more than 32 companies have filed up to 51 applications for production and distribution permits in the state.

Ready to Get Slimed? Your Favorite '90s Game Show Is Back -- And It's Coming Live to Norfolk

Your favorite childhood game show is back, slime and all.

Auditions for American Idol Are Being Held in Richmond

Are you the next American Idol? The audition bus is coming to Richmond.

Virginia Man Shot Over Argument About Aretha Franklin

You don't mess with the Queen of Soul.

Deep Sea Jellyfish and Water on Mars: Scientific Discoveries You Missed This Summer, Explained

From origami-inspired deep sea dodecahedrons to the discovery of water on Mars, here's what's happening this summer in science.

Grand Theft Noodle: Nearly $100,000 of Contraband Ramen Noodles Stolen in Heist

The noodles cost approximately 29 cents a pack.

Traffic No More? The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Gets a Makeover

After decades of increasingly worse traffic, the infamous HRBT is getting a makeover -- including a new tunnel.

There's a 'Magic School Bus' Event, and I Am So Here for It

Remember "The Magic School Bus"? It's vintage now, guys.

Kings Dominion Bans Cell Phones on Roller Coasters

Next time you're flying 300 feet up in the air, sorry -- you cannot send a text message.

A Leaked Internal Memo Reveals Pumpkin Spice Lattes' Earliest Release Date Yet

According to the leaked internal memo, Pumpkin Spice Lattes will return to Starbucks on August 28 -- their earliest release date yet.

Take a Picture of Your Food With the Hashtag #ShareYourPlate, and Feed the Homeless

The VBRA is partnering with the Virginia Food Bank for the #ShareYourPlate initiative, donating one meal for every post captioned #ShareYourPlate.

Dozens of Norfolk Students' Private Health Info Gets Posted on School System Website

The documents included the names of some students with autism, asthma, seizures, heart conditions, allergies, and mobility needs.

Here's How to Celebrate National Honeybee Day on August 18

August 18th is National Honeybee Day. Here's how to celebrate and #savethebees.

Virginia Beach Military Families Wanted for Country Music Documentary

If you're a military family in Virginia Beach, Jason Aldean wants to hear your story.

1,600-Pound Great White Shark Spotted Off Virginia Coast

The 1,600-pound Great White Shark, dubbed Miss Costa, was spotted 100 miles off the Virginia coast on Thursday.

Lime, Anyone? Silicon Valley Scooter Startup Scopes Out RVA

Is Richmond next for the Uber of scooters?

The Updated List of Things Millennials Are Killing in 2018

Napkins were just the first to go.

Maryland Man Attempts to Bribe Police Officers With Doughnuts

The man reportedly made the offer several times to different officers, promising that he would supply them with free doughnuts from his job at Krispy Kreme.

The Education System Is Failing Kids with ADHD. VCU Is Trying to Change That.

VCU won a $3.29 million grant to test a new program for teachers. It could change the way way we think about education.

NTSB: Please Stop Jumping Out of Cars for Drake's #InMyFeelings Challenge

Please don't jump out of a moving vehicle, even if you're in your feelings.

After Months of Rescheduling, RVA Is Finally Having its Christmas Parade -- in July

There's one thing that can be said about human beings and Christmas. Come hell or high water -- come Armageddon, itself -- fine. We will reschedule.

This Game Show Is Basically the Hunger Games for Millennials With Student Loan Debt

Producers describe 'Paid Off' as 'a classic trivia-style game show with a Sallie Mae twist.'

Hampton Roads Man Wins $1 Million Lottery

There's a millionaire living in Gloucester County. Well, he's a millionaire now.

Virginia Schools Are Now Required to Talk About Mental Health, Thanks to These High Schoolers

For the students and senator behind the bill, the mental health cause hits close to home.

10 Shows to Binge-Watch on Netflix This Summer

Explore the glory of Bob Ross.

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