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In This Issue
Virginia vaccine czar Dr. Danny Avula (Photo by Zaid Hamid)
82 / Running Down a Dream Chesterfield runner Keira D’Amato has captured one U.S. record — now she has her sights set on the Summer Olympics. By Paula Peters Chambers
74 / Can’t Stop the Music As one of the only orchestras led by a majority-female team, and one of the few that has continued live performances during the pandemic, the Richmond Symphony blazes a trail. By Don Harrison
90 / Top Docs We meet Virginia’s vaccine czar, Dr. Danny Avula, talk to health care providers about the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic and recognize 10 unsung heroes of Richmond’s health care community. Plus, 462 of our top medical pros in 92 categories, as selected by their peers.
UPFRONT
26 / From the Editor
LOCAL
34 / Justice Virginia lawmakers repeal the death penalty after more than four centuries, highlighting a history of racial disparity.
36 / Media A grant allows the Henrico Citizen to hire a full-time education reporter.
36 / News A petition asks Gov. Ralph Northam to take steps to protect two historical African American cemeteries.
38 / Business AlterNatives will purchase the Carytown building it has called home since 1999.
38 / Education VCU’s da Vinci Center launches two entrepreneurship initiatives.
40 / Q&A Kelly King Horne, executive director of Homeward, on helping the homeless during a pandemic
42 / My Take Remembering Toad’s Place and looking to the future of live music in Richmond By Charles Joyner
46 / News Local faith leaders share their experiences leading congregations during the pandemic.
50 / Flashback The Kellam Cancer Hospital offered unconventional and controversial treatments. By Harry Kollatz Jr.
160 / Parting Shot VCU adjuncts ask for equitable wages.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
54 / Datebook NASCAR is back, Historic Garden Week returns, Petersburg’s favorite personal trainer, Legos in Glen Allen and “Fires in the Mirror” at the Firehouse Theatre.
57 / Spotlight Local bands put it down at In Your Ear Studios for Shockoe Sessions.
58 / Q&A Two acclaimed podcasters come to the ICA for a streamed audio event.
62 / Spotlight Author Gabriela Garcia probes the immigrant experience in America in her new novel, “Of Women and Salt.”
LIVING
68 / Shopping A stationery business booms.
70 / Fitness/Wellness Trailing along with Black Girls Hike RVA
72 / Family Life lessons learned and setting goals in the season of renewal By James Warren
EAT & DRINK
143 / Insider A trio of local female chefs find themselves on major network cooking shows.
146 / Ingredient An indelible part of culinary history, garlic is a kitchen mainstay.
148 / Spotlight Chef Evan Campbell opens up about his adoration for spoons, chile oil and diner fare.
150 / 5 Faves Embrace carbs with local pastas that demand a deep dive of the fork.
150 / Purveyor Definitive Virgo
152 / Q&A One Way Market is home to exotic snacks and sips from across the globe.
153 / Open Tab Raise a glass to warmer days with floral cocktails.
154 / Philanthropy RVA Community Fridges aims to address food insecurity. By Eileen Mellon
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