Zeke (Photo by Zaid Hamid)
In This Issue
72 / Pity the Pittie One of Richmond’s most popular pups is also America’s most misunderstood. By Claire Fortier
80 / That’s Amore A portal to RVA pizzerias of the past and the declaration of a regional style By Lauren Vincelli
86 / Terror-ific Traditions Celebrating two of RVA’s favorite undead events, plus a look at the best local tricks and treats By Nicole Cohen, Bird Cox, Kevin Johnson, Anna Kiepke, Mindy Kinsey, Harry Kollatz Jr., Bailey Miller, Mark Newton and Kelsey Robinson
UPFRONT
16 / FROM THE EDITOR
LOCAL
26 / CATCH UP An update on VPM funding and a vibe check
28 / SHORT TAKES Banned books and a library membership drive
30 / HOUSING RRHA tackles trust and legal issues.
32 / BUSINESS Young professionals settle in the River City.
34 / POLITICS A preview of November’s statewide elections
36 / FLASHBACK Glimpses of Richmond history through ghost signs
112 / PARTING SHOT A final farewell to The Diamond
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
42 / DATEBOOK Boxing, roller derby, gallery shows and exhibitions, a tattoo convention, the Folk Fest, and Garden Glow
44 / SPECIAL EVENTS The best frights for National Horror Movie Day
45 / HAPPENINGS 22 things to do this month
46 / SPOTLIGHT Exploring experience through toil at a new Black History Museum exhibition
48 / SPOTLIGHT 5th Wall Theatre’s first permanent home at The Basement
50 / SPOTLIGHT The Latino Farmers Market celebrates Día de los Muertos.
LIVING
56 / SHOP TALK Alternative and goth-inspired RVA retailers
58 / GIVING BACK Athletic equity for underrepresented students
60 / ENCORE Snail mail helps form intergenerational bonds.
62 / TRAVEL Your guide to Virginia’s fall foliage
64 / HEALTH Daily Planet’s new clinic expands health care access.
66 / LIFESTYLE Richmond Audubon Society fosters feathered appreciation.
EAT & DRINK
98 / INSIDER A look at Virginia’s only wine academy
100 / AROUND TOWN Best bites, food events and La Milpa
102 / SPOTLIGHT Meet Yael Cantor of Susie’s Delicatessen.
104 / IN DEPTH Autumnal cheese picks for charcuterie boards
106 / Q&A Wine tips from Celladora’s somm-server
108 / SHORT ORDER Alcohol-free fizz, handmade pasta and fig-flavored sips
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