Contents You’re Very Richmond If... 34

The return of a popular Style Weekly feature from the early days where readers tell us how they really feel about the River City compiled by Brent Baldwin

Why I Started Style 7

The founder of Style Weekly looks back at how it all began. by Lorna Wyckoff

The Fuzzy Navel Gaze 8

Advance excerpts from our 60th anniversary issue, Nov. 18, 2042. by Jason Roop

This Just In... 10

The rise of news and culture e-newsletters. by Rich Griset

Change Agents 11

Community leaders talk about the changes we’ve seen over the decades in their own words. compiled by Brent Baldwin, Rich Griset and David Timberline

Journey Through the Past 13

Former Style Weekly employees provide an oral history of the publication through the last four decades. compiled by Brent Baldwin and David Timberline

(Almost) Forty 19

Former Punch Drunk columnist looks back on his atrocities. by Jack Lauterback

The Camera Eye 26

A look at some of the most compelling photos from the last 20 years. by Scott Elmquist

Ongoing Developments 40

A survey of design projects or neighborhoods deserving recognition, and a few in need of attention. by Edwin Slipek

Neighborhood Hits 45

Restaurateurs Kendra Feather and John Murden look at our evolving restaurant culture. interviewed by Mary Scott Hardaway

A Delicious Listen 47

Richmonder Deb Freeman hosts a top-rated podcast about African American foodways. by Mary Scott Hardaway

Final Thoughts 50

The More Things Change by Phil Wilayto

Editor: Brent Baldwin

Photography editor: Scott Elmquist

Contributing writers: Rich Griset, Mary Scott Hardaway, Jack Lauterback, Jason Roop, Matt Schmidt, David Timberline, Phil Wilayto, Carol A.O. Wolf, Lorna Wyckoff

Contributing artists: Jeff Bland, Matt Schmidt

Ad sales: Ren Bell, Jane Braden and Jo Ann Cardwell

Calendar editor and VPM Community Engagement manager: Terry Menefee Gau

Digital engagement (VPM): Ashley Branch

News director (VPM): Elliott Robinson

Chief Content Officer (VPM): Steve Humble

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NOVEMBER 25 - JANUARY 1

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