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In This Issue
(From left) Bernard Harkless, Austin Green, John Gregory and Brad Cummings of Hatch RVA (Photo by Zaid Hamid)
72 / Exile A look back at the storied shop of trash-culture necessities and “rock ’n’ roll rags and jewelry” that was a counterculture mecca for nearly a quarter century as it filled a niche in customers’ closets and lives By Harry Kollatz Jr.
82 / Losing Your Best Friend Coping with a pet’s death is never easy, but there are resources available to help you deal with the grief. By Paula Peters Chambers
86 / The Innovators Richmond is home to a host of business incubators, nonprofits and educational initiatives that foster innovation and creativity. We look at what they do, the projects they support and what’s on the horizon.
UPFRONT
16 / From the Editor
LOCAL
24 / Justice System The Richmond Community Bail Fund sees an influx of donations and begins jail support programs in the wake of protest arrests.
26 / Nonprofits Food banks seek to meet anticipated demand during the holiday season.
26 / Health Area health districts offer free flu shots and stress the importance of vaccination this year.
28 / Q&A Lenora McQueen rediscovered a forgotten Black cemetery and is working to get it the recognition it deserves.
30 / My Take Instead of going back to virtual school, one family makes the unconventional decision to try “unschooling.” By Stephanie Ganz
34 / Education School divisions, parents and advocates work to serve special-needs students during the pandemic.
38 / Flashback Urban Light Works produced cutting-edge happenings that blended art, music, technology and fun. By Harry Kollatz Jr.
120 / Parting Shot Get out the early vote
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
42 / Diversions Craft + Design moves online, Skydog at City Stadium, a comic-con at the Richmond Raceway Complex, and the Virginia Watercolor Society at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
46 / Spotlight Two new works of art explore Black identity.
48 / Q&A Randolph-Macon professor Richard Meagher’s new book suggests that making a difference in politics starts with taking an interest in local government.
50 / Spotlight 1708 Gallery’s InLight festival shines on in troubled times.
LIVING
55 / Style Feathering your nest for fall
58 / Fitness & Wellness Elements of martial arts, dance and yoga fuel a nonimpact aerobics workout.
60 / Health An infusion of millions of dollars in federal funds has helped offset the costs of dealing with COVID-19 for many metro Richmond health care providers.
64 / Travel Natural wonders and historic sites around Bedford and Franklin counties
68 / Family Give thanks and keep your family close, but safe, during the pandemic. By James Warren
EAT & DRINK
105 / Roundup Treat yo’self to treats from area bakers and candymakers.
110 / Ingredient Sage makes its intensely aromatic presence felt in fall dishes.
112 / Profile Auntie Ning’s food truck celebrates authentic Filipino fare from lumpia to pancit.
113 / Open Tab The mighty Manhattan
114 / 5 Faves Don’t feel like cooking? Family-style meals can be a saving grace.
114 / Purveyor Tempered Coffee pours environmentally friendly
single-serve coffee.
116 / Groundbreakers Hampton will soon be home to one of the state’s few Black-owned breweries. By Eileen Mellon
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