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Stuffed
Matt Paxton takes the house-cleaning jobs no one wants — and he’s made a national name for himself. Follow the Hoarders organizer through some of Richmond’s most cluttered and toxic homes.
By Phaedra Hise

An Unusual Alliance
Patrick Henry, the state’s first elementary charter school opening this month, throws together strange political bedfellows, from Gov. Bob McDonnell to committed liberals.
By Chris Dovi

A Matter of Will
Fifth in our nine-part series, Health Battles: Despite the sometimes-debilitating effects of lupus, a Midlothian woman keeps her life on track.
By Marilyn J. Shaw

2010 Best & Worst
You vote, we report. In its 23rd year of existence, our annual readers’ survey went online this time out. But even though the paper ballot is a thing of the past, we’ve still tallied your votes for best restaurants, retailers and public figures, plus some not-so-fond memories (city of Richmond snow removal, perhaps?).  By Chad Anderson, Kate Andrews, Bethany Emerson, Tina Eshleman, Brandon Fox, Harry Kollatz Jr. and Susan Winiecki

> LOWDOWN

Focus
The hottest job in town

Scan
A vet’s unusual business plan; 10 creative ways to keep cool; YMCA’s Bright Beginnings

Media
Out for a spin with WRIR

Health
Separating myth from the truth about childhood vaccines

Q&A
Bachelor contestant Rozlyn Papa, moving on from the “scandal”

>LIVING

Datebook
Erykah Badu and Corinne Bailey Rae flex their pipes; diving into the mud at the Dauber Dash; local soccer for folks suffering World Cup withdrawal; more

Style
Toys for water tots

Shop Talk
Posh furnishings in new Midlo shop

Travel
Golf, sailing and relaxation at Tides Inn

Parental Rites By Anne Thomas Soffee
Joy, fun, a season in the sun

Reflections By Nancy Wright Beasley
Baking bread resurrects shared memories.

Picture This
Worn Again

>DINING

Review
 Hanover Tavern & Pub

Quick
Take Summer Shack

Ingredients  
Sweet, buttery crookneck squash

Profile
A Cuban immigrant realizes his dream of opening a restaurant.

5 Favorites  
Midway munchies

Whats New
The Fish Bowl hopes to make a splash.

Decanter Banter By Jason Tesauro
A farewell toast

Brandon Eats By Brandon Fox
Gluten-free options expand.

Flashback By Harry Kollatz Jr.
The Richmond slave revolt that wasn’t

> GUIDES TO GO

Virginia College Guide
2010-2011

To afford college, parents and students get creative.

Higher ed by the numbers — tuition and rankings

More students struggle with depression, mood swings.

A guide to Virginia’s public and private universities

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> FEATURES

The Hot List
 Cool and new — 20 local happenings, products and people you need to know about.

Mondo Condo  
Robin Campbell jettisons her old life and starts a new one in an ultra-modern condo in the West End.

Reader Favorites  
Who’s tops in home and garden, according to our first readers’ survey

> ELEMENTS

The Goods
Statement-making outdoor chairs

Repurpose This
Organize clutter with eye-catching accessory racks.

Great Space
A pool and patio in Goochland bring the living room outdoors.

> INSIGHTS

Gardening
Tropical Richmond

Q & A
Designer Barbara Barry and her latest inspiration

My Style
Sally and David Ramert combine mid-century antiques with a turn-of-the-last century house.

> HAPPENINGS

Event
With cocktails and canapés, the Secret Garden Party showcased the green spaces of Richmond’s Court End.

Calendar Picks
Maymont’s cutting-edge technology (of the 19th century), fall vegetable gardens at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and more.

At Home
Summer fun isn’t always as easy as it looks.