Top 40 Under 40

The young leaders who are transforming Richmond.

Head Start

Hundreds of soldiers suffer head injuries every year and wind up in Richmond — if they're lucky.

Stolen Tractor Puts Farmer, Sprouts in Limbo

History Fortified

After years of neglect, the Leigh Street Armory wins historic landmark designation.

Paul Goldman, George Allen Push Tax Credits

The HR Department

Monotonix at the Plaza Bowl

Open Mic

Pat McGee Band at the Hat Factory

Gaslight Anthem at the National

So You Think You Can Dance at the Richmond Coliseum

AFI at the National

Karaoke

Now Hear This

New music from Kriss Kristofferson,the Avett Brothers and a DVD from Anvil

Young Romantics

“Bright Star” sheds light on John Keats from an unusual source.

Blunder Down Under

“The Boys Are Back” is a sentimental mess.

Rental Unit: “The Last Days of Disco”

Artsies, Round 2

Mr. Charles is Waiting

“The New Century” is a varied view of modern gay life

Raising the Bard

Company shows off new space.

Ghost on the Couch

"Shining City" sends a tingle up the spine.

The Wizard of Quack

Theater's delightful “The Ugly Duckling” follows a well-trod brick road.

Taylor Made

Sean Taylor pays us back at  the Ghostprint.

About Place

The Boathouse offers no-threat dining in a real looker.

Punch Drunk

A bartender's life in Richmond. This week: In defense of Manthers.

The Price of Silence

Would allowing victims the right not to testify ultimately help or hurt the prosecution of sex offenders?

The Score

Marcus Walker, 39

Manager, Midlothian Village Apartments

Amy L. Howard, 37

Executive Director, Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
University of Richmond

Mary Dunne Stewart, 32

Policy Director, Voices for Virginia's Children

Marc W. Cheatham, 30

Senior Assistant for Policy
Office of the Governor of Virginia

John M. Holland, 38

Child Development Specialist, Richmond Public Schools

Kelly James, 33

Administrative Director, Bon Secours Health System

Shawn Boyer, 38

President and Chief Executive, Snagajob.com

The Rev. Tyrone Nelson, 36

Pastor, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church

Monique S. Johnson, 34

Community Housing Officer
Virginia Housing Development Authority

Lucas Lee Krost, 36

Owner, Branching Films

Casey Longyear, 25

Co-Owner, Rumors Boutique

Kim Gray, 38

State Employee,
Richmond School Board Member

Tracy K. Coogle, 39

Controller, Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre

Sheila Sheppard, 25

Coordinator, Partnership for Smarter Growth

Monica Longest Horsley, 33

Owner, By Invitation Only

Patience H. Salgado, 33

Director, Guerrilla Goodness
KindnessGirl

Dr. Trisha Ann Krause, 32

Endodontic Office, Sole Practitioner

Cassandra “Casey” Emery, 31

President and Chief Executive, YWCA

Lamont Bagby, 32

Richmond Site Coordinator, Vabode.org
Henrico County School Board Member

Kelly Tilton Elias, 30

Fithth Grade Teacher, Bellwood Elementary School

Christopher E. Gatewood, 37

Lawyer, Hirschler Fleischer

John L. O'Neill, 34

Founding President, Thinkhaus Design

Todd R. Flowers, 34

Nuclear Engineer, Dominion

T.T. Torrez, 27

On-Air Personality and Music Director, Radio One

Jonathan C. Zur, 28

President and Chief Executive
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

Rusty E. McGuire, 38

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Louisa County

Bizhan Khodabandeh, 28

Teacher, Graphic Designer

David Edward Bess, 34

Owner, Hospitality of Richmond

Matthew E. Cheek, 38

Partner, Williams Mullen

John Dougherty, 32

Executive Director, ROSMY

Ryan Traylor, 31

Director of Catering, Mosaic Unique Events

Tony H. Pham, 36

Assistant City Attorney, City of Richmond

Chase Kniffen, 24

Artistic Associate, Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre

Jay Smith, 35

Partner, Capital Results

Duron “Brother Manifest” Chavis, 29

Eligibility Worker, Richmond Department of Social Services
Founder, Happily Natural Day

Mike Lear, 39

Vice President and Associate Creative Director
The Martin Agency

Roderyck I. Bullock, 35

East End Community Volunteer
Board of Directors, Central Virginia Legal Aid

Tara D'Lutz, 38

Lawyer, Shields and Lippson

Brian Jones, 36

Teacher, Musician, Composer

Erica Stotler, 31

Sales and Research Coordinator
Metro Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau