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WELCOME
34 / We Are Richmond Our notable friends and neighbors
46 / Character Study The
people who make Richmond Richmond
50 / A City Under Revision Ideas to make our town a better place
52 / Our Favorite Things Richmond magazine staffers on what they love about this region
56 / History The famous and not-so-famous faces who shaped our surroundings
58 / Politics Local personalities with a cause
62 / Religion Richmond’s historic cemeteries — and their caretakers
DIVERSIONS
70 / Art Seven creators whose work you should know
74 / Film The men behind the burgeoning Bijou Film Center
78 / Theater 5th Wall’s Carol Piersol on starting from scratch
82 / Excursions Out-of-town arts festivals
86 / Charity Locals inspired to take charitable action
88 / Outdoors More pathways for making tracks around Richmond
92 / Pets Proof that having animals around is good for us
94 / Sports The booming business of amateur athletics
98 / Happenings Feasts, fests and other fun around town
108 / Music What to expect at the year’s music festivals
110 / A&E Where to take in the region’s arts, entertainment and history
128 / Fashion Richmonders’ favorite style haunts
BUSINESS
154 / Entrepreneurs Faces on the frontier
158 / Economic Development New and emerging projects
162 / Work Culture Co-working spaces for startups
166 / Overview The business landscape — by the numbers
168 / Career Services Local agencies that offer assistance
170 / Relocation A recent transplant’s experiences
HEALTH
186 / Careers The medical class of 2015
190 / Insurance How health reform is affecting Richmonders
194 / Pediatric Care Progress on the much-discussed freestanding children’s hospital
EDUCATION
210 / Public & Private Schools Innovative area teachers
214 / Alumni Richmond’s famous graduates
216 / Public Schools Fast facts from the districts
228 / Colleges & Universities Business students learn new ways to sell.
240 / Preschools How the region’s youngest students learn
community spirit
NEIGHBORHOODS
248 / Community Neighbors who come together in unique ways
256 / Home Maintenance Service providers share advice and expertise.
260 / Inspirations Local house tours for home décor ideas
262 / Home Tech Smart devices to make home life more efficient
275 / Real Estate Areas The region’s offerings, by neighborhood
DINING
316 / Chefs Where the
experts go for groceries
320 / Dining Out Richmond’s iconic dishes
322 / Sourcing How local ingredients get from the farm to your plate
326 / Cocktails Bartenders pick their favorite concoctions.
LISTINGS
Adult Education 234
Happenings 98
Museums/Attractions 110
Breweries 117
Career Services 168
Colleges/Universities 238
Community Colleges 234
Corporate Housing/Relocation 174
Dance 120
Dining Guide 330
Family Fun 112
Film/Speakers 120
Hospitals 200
Hotels 176
Historic Homes and Gardens 113
Independent Schools (Boarding) 220
Monuments/Landmarks 114
Music 118
Private Schools 224
Professional Schools 237
Real Estate Areas 275
Regional Map 275
Senior Living Sampler 268
Shopping 132
Specialty Medical Centers 202
Stage/Theater 118
Summer and Day Camps 242
Top 50 Employers 167
Virginia History 114
Wineries 117