Photo illustration by Adam Ewing
In This Issue
70 / Top Docs 2026 How pollen plays into Richmonders’ seasonal allergies, plus 433 of the region’s top medical pros, as chosen by their peers By Kevin Johnson
78 / Final Edition Richmond’s last Black newspaper closes a 144-year chapter. By Dale M. Brumfield and Scott Bass
UPFRONT
20 / FROM THE EDITOR
LOCAL
30 / CATCH UP The guns come out and a vibe check.
32 / PRESERVATION Refurbishing the iconic Byrd Park Carillon
34 / Q&A Meet Anne Holton, the city’s newest School Board member
38 / FLASHBACK When Richmond made it to the big leagues
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
44 / DATEBOOK The 15th annual Richmond Bluegrass Jam, the Flying Squirrels’ season opener, a 10K, a festival on the fringe, theater performances and Flatland Cavalry in concert
46 / SPECIAL EVENTS Celebrate all that’s green and growing with Earth Day events.
47 / HAPPENINGS 22 things to do this month
48 / SPOTLIGHT A husband-and-wife filmmaking team brings its first feature to the silver screen.
50 / PROFILE Longtime Trongone Band rocker Andy Thomas makes his solo debut.
LIVING
54 / TRY THIS A fragrant pop-up improves Richmond’s sense of smell.
56 / RECREATION From competitive to casual, local baseball leagues are open to all.
58 / GIVING BACK The Richmond Ren Faire promises a fantastical spin on historical happenings.
60 / TRAVEL Charleston, South Carolina, is a tiny peninsula with big history.
EAT & DRINK
124 / IN DEPTH Helen’s executive chef reflects on two decades behind the burner.
126 / AROUND TOWN An Eastern European eatery, plus Best Bites
128 / SPOTLIGHT Meet chef-owner Randy Boodram of the newly opened Bon Temps.
130 / Q&A The matriarch spicing up Richmond’s vegan-friendly offerings
132 / SHORT ORDER Garlicky goodness and top martinis
134 / PERSPECTIVE Going to a restaurant where everybody knows your name
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