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In this matter
72 / Natural development Over the past 20 years, the area’s farmers markets have become anchors for the local food community, and the pandemic has only helped them grow. In addition, a list of the farmers’ markets in the region. From Stephanie Ganz
78 / The fight goes on Richmond has seen monumental changes since last summer’s protests against Black Lives Matter put the spotlight on racial inequality and police accountability. We look back on some key protesters’ demands to see if they have made any meaningful change, and talk to activists and organizers about how they are feeling a year later. By Rodrigo Arriaza
84 / Real estate guide Low housing stock, low interest rates, and high demand create a challenging real estate market where potential buyers are taking extreme measures to maintain membership in the owners’ club. We’ll give tips on choosing a broker and navigating the market, talking to a property disruptor, looking at the new build, and presenting our second annual list of recommended brokers. By Paula Peters Chambers, Don Harrison, Susan Morgan, and D. Hunter Reardon
AHEAD
22 / From the editorial office
LOCAL
30 / casing A Virginia Housing Development Grant funds a 3D printed house on the Midlothian Turnpike.
32 / media StoryCorps’ One Small Step Initiative encourages connections through conversation.
32 / education The district school departments choose their teacher of the year.
34 / questions and answers Richmond Commonwealth Attorney Candidates will represent their cases.
38 / My take If we want to reduce systematic racism, we have to lead fairly. From Yewande Austin
42 / Flashback Richmond’s contemporary era of street parties began 40 years ago with the June anniversary.
120 / Farewell shot Parklets are popping up all over town.
ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
45 / calendar A Tyrannosaurus Festival visits the Science Museum of Virginia, Chapel Hart sounds like country music, Southern Expression can be seen at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Indigo Girls play at Meadow Event Park.
49 / questions and answers Lucy Dacus chats about her songwriting and leaves Richmond and her new album “Home Video”.
50 / Headlights Grateful Dead photographer Jay Blakesberg tells of a long, strange journey with the band.
52 / profile A new downtown comedy club has jokes and socially distant protocols
LIFE
56 / style Hand-picked analog finds for a digital world
58 / Fitness & Wellness Get a boost in everyday life with functional fitness.
60 / health A new way of blowing out birthday candles without germs
64 / travel On the trail of Roanoke’s inheritance
68 / family Keep calm and move on even if there may be a demon-possessed child in the back seat. By Elizabeth Becker
EAT DRINK
105 / Sum up Do you feel adventurous? Explore these food-focused pit stops.
108 / ingredient Cucumbers are a warm weather gourd and a mainstay of summer.
110 / Headlights Get to know ZZQ co-owner Alex Graf, from her refrigerator essentials to her favorite RVA store.
112 / 5 favorites Lobster rolls are a summer sandwich of choice.
112 / supplier Salt and pepper farm
114 / profile Africanne on Main is moving into a new room with extended opening hours and an expanded menu.
115 / Open tab While the origins of margaritas may be fuzzy, the admiration for the tequila-infused cocktail is not.
116 / Detailed The owner of North End Juice Co. is starting a reforestation project. By Eileen Mellon
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