Illustration by Justin Vaughan
UPFRONT
26 / From the Editor
WELCOME
36 / Creating a Brighter Community Volunteers share their reasons for giving.
42 / Richmond Block by Block The corners and cobbles lead to stories and prospects.
48 / The Cornerstones of Richmond A closer look at the region’s economic titans
52 / Building Expectations These area construction projects will affect the region’s cultural offerings, downtown commerce and daily commutes.
DIVERSIONS
68 / Stage Cue the people who build the scenes that allow actors and dancers to make magic onstage.
76 / Museums The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar is at the forefront of discussions about our past and its influence on the future of the city.
97 / Events After 30 years of the 2nd Street Festival, organizers explain how it all comes together.
108 / Film Local documentary producers talk about building a nonfiction film.
114 / Day Trips The ‘burgs you may remember — Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Williamsburg — have upped their game.
118 / Sports The Richmond Roughriders arena football team has gotten our attention with a clever off-season move.
126 / Makerspaces There’s always room in Richmond for the makers of stuff; here are some of the places where they make it.
BUSINESS
144 / Meet and Greet Whatever your business field, background or interest, there is a networking opportunity available.
148 / In the Know Five lessons in growing a business with entrepreneur Bernard Robinson Sr.
152 / Apps Snagajob founder Shawn Boyer has a new startup that seeks to help people connect offline.
156 / Economic Development Metro Richmond projects and developments in brief
162 / Rankings Richmond by the numbers
HEALTH
178 / Healthier Living The Sarah Garland Jones Center empowers East Richmond residents to build a healthier community.
182 / Making It Personal Concierge medicine is all about you.
184 / House Calls Health care can be enhanced when the doctor visits your home or office.
188 / Head Start The American Academy of Pediatrics president wants pediatricians to get back to their roots.
EDUCATION
200 / Unlocking Potential Information-technology apprentices gain industry experience on the job.
204 / Public Schools Richmond-area legislators seek input from parents and teachers.
212 / Private Schools Music education software helps inspire teamwork among students with autism.
224 / Higher Education Colleges see a rise in reports of sexual assault as awareness grows.
236 / Early Childhood Education Circle Preschool Program assists the youngest victims of trauma.
NEIGHBORHOODS
250 / Affordable Housing A local nonprofit looks to build a permanent legacy in Richmond.
254 / Guerrilla Gardens Neighbors create impromptu community centers in public green spaces.
256 / Housing Overhaul Flipping is at an all-time high in areas such as Manchester and North Side.
258 / Advances The promise and peril of smart home technology
271 / Real Estate The region’s offerings by neighborhood
DINING
306 / From A to ZZQ Following a restaurant’s transition from pop-up to bricks-and-mortar
310 / The Elements of a Dish Three chefs who will open restaurants in 2018 explore the cycle of experimentation.
312 / Global Cuisine The culinary-cultural pockets of the Richmond region
316 / Cooking as a Second Language The main course at this HI Richmond Hostel class is understanding.
BACK PAGE
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