The splash zone at Taylor Farm Park (Photo by Caroline Martin)
In This Issue
81 / Summer in the City Your guide to fun, mostly free, very Richmond things to do all season long By Mary Margaret Clouse, Naty Feliciano-Soto, Mindy Kinsey, Harry Kollatz Jr., Laura Anders Lee, Kelsey Robinson, Joan Tupponce and Melody Yuan
88 / Word on the Street After several years of flux, including the pandemic lull and a building boom, what is Carytown’s new normal? By Ian Stewart
94 / ‘Graceful Growth’ As more people move to Richmond, its surrounding counties strive to manage development and change. By Claire Fortier
98 / Real Estate Guide A snapshot of market action and our sixth annual list of Referred Real Estate Agents
UPFRONT
20 / FROM THE EDITOR
LOCAL
28 / CATCH UP Water funds, city P-cards and a vibe check
30 / RECREATION A trail will proceed as planned through Bryan Park.
30 / ENVIRONMENT On-the-ground reporting of flooding in the River City
32 / TRANSPORTATION Finding funding for free city bus rides
34 / ENVIRONMENT Taming invasive local plants
38 / GOVERNMENT A look inside the People’s Budget process
42 / FLASHBACK When fluoride first flowed into our water
128 / PARTING SHOT A new gym will help students thrive.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
50 / DATEBOOK Juneteenth, Shakespeare, an art exhibition, a comedy festival, country music and a new musical
52 / SPECIAL EVENTS Four ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
53 / HAPPENINGS 21 things to do this month
54 / SPOTLIGHT Events that celebrate Latino culture and heritage
56 / PROFILE An alt-rock duo brings real-time creation to the stage.
58 / SPOTLIGHT A local director’s movie premieres at a prestigious film fest.
LIVING
64 / SHOP TALK Retail helps revive a historic theater.
68 / GIVING BACK Connecting backgrounds to promote understanding
70 / HEALTH Women and Wellness celebrates 30 years.
72 / TRY THIS Rock climbing is on the rise.
74 / ENCORE A new network of care will support older adults.
76 / TRAVEL Virginia’s best destinations for biking
EAT & DRINK
110 / IN DEPTH New bakers are rising to the occasion.
112 / AROUND TOWN Best bites, food events and Boychik’s Deli
114 / SPOTLIGHT Pop a bottle with the Native Selections wine guru.
116 / Q&A A juicy look into a local berry producer
118 / ROUNDUP Must-have snacks for summertime
120 / SHORT ORDER Bevs and bites that feature berries, frozen cocktails and a kombucha spinoff
122 / INSIGHT A Richmond chef reflects on Juneteenth.
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