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VCU history alum honored for museum curation and more

William Strollo was a long way from archives and artifacts when the email arrived. As he and his family waited in line for a ride at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, he received notification from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of History that his contributions to historic museum curation hadn’t gone unnoticed.
“I had to read it twice to make sure I wasn’t making something up,” Strollo laughed. “I’m not used to getting em...
richmondmagazine.com •

Accumulated Absences

This article has been updated since it first appeared in print.

For health care professionals, working in the face of danger is nothing new. But a staffing crisis that has been heating up for years is reaching a boiling point, threatening patients and providers alike. 

The COVID-19 pandemic forced attention to the national and statewide shortage of health care workers, holding a spotlight specifically to the widening need for physicians. Last year, Virginia Commonwealth University research...
richmondmagazine.com •

A New Page

For many nonprofit health care providers, simply keep­ing the doors open is a superhuman feat. But despite losing more than $2 million in federal funding this year, Daily Planet Health Services isn’t just surviving: This spring, the organization opened its newest community clinic at 24 E. Cary St. to meet the needs of Richmond’s growing unhoused and housing-insecure populations.

Founded in 1969, DPHS has evolved its mission over time, but the clinic’s focus has never changed, says Sarah Tunne...
richmondmagazine.com •

Growing Up

Year after year, Richmond-area schools have been getting greener by the square foot. Garden beds filled with blooming vegetables have taken the place of blacktops, side yards and other unused outdoor spaces, thanks to dozens of plots planted by the Richmond-based nonprofit Fit4Kids.

The health-focused organization began 15 years ago with the mission to improve the well-being of local youth through physical activity and healthy eating. The group’s programs include movement-based lesson plans f...
richmondmagazine.com •

It Takes a Village

Roughly 21% of older adults in the U.S. experience some form of abuse, according to recent research. Within Virginia, the state’s adult protective services verified nearly 13,000 cases of elder abuse in 2022. Older adults also face threats to housing, access to care and support services; a January 2025 count by homeless services nonprofit Homeward revealed 40% of Richmond’s unhoused population are over 55 years old. 

Two organizations within Virginia Commonwealth University, its department of...

Kalamazoo, MI

Original Home of Gibson Guitars
As the birthplace of well-known brands Gibson Guitars, Checker Taxi Cabs and Bell’s Brewery, Kalamazoo is no stranger to making a name for itself. Set in Southwestern Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant community with a laidback lifestyle that allows its 72,873 residents to live at their own pace. Surrounded by natural wonders, the city has access to some of the most scenic parks, trails and lakes for hiking, kayaking and fishing. The city’s forward movement creates a culture that contributes to the all-around well-being of its citizens.
Homes.com •

7th Ward

Newly restored homes and a rich cultural history
Adjacent to the Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans’ 7th Ward is a vibrant, historic area in the process of significant change. Jermaine Bossier, Big Chief of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters and half of the musical duo the 79rs Gang, says the increase in Airbnb-style rentals has accelerated the shrinking of Creole culture in the 7th Ward. “What you don’t have much of is the old mom-and-pop ballrooms,” Bossier says, referencin...
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Joshua Tree

Natural splendor as a muse
Joshua Tree is a cultural and natural wonder as distinctive as the eponymous tree variety that populates the community. Initially the site of extensive mining operations, the town has become one part artistic community, one part national park and one part tourist destination. “Joshua Tree has one hundred percent contributed to my style,” says artist and owner of Rando De Colores, Patrick Hasson. “There’s something about this place and th...