The Richmonder presents: 25 in '25
Part of The Richmonder's mission is to bring Richmond together through storytelling that spotlights the best of our community.
So we asked our readers to nominate unsung heroes — the under-the-radar people who make our region a great place to live and make us all proud to be Richmonders. Did they ever deliver! We're excited to present our first class of 25 in '25.
Honoree profiles:
July 14: Igmara Sanchez Prunier provides Latinos a space to grieve
July 16: Sally Holzgrefe started the Fan Arts Walk
July 18: Ed Shibley's dedication to the Lebanese Food Festival, and his neighbors, spans decades
July 21: Jo White and her mission to save the youth of Richmond
July 23: After 25 years in Richmond, 'Eddy the barber' is still living the American dream
July 25: Rivka Swenson is looking out for Richmond's cats
July 28: Emily McMillen is the thread that keeps Woodland Heights connected
July 30: Kate Mardigian walks the walk as founder of Jacob’s Chance
August 1: Bob Argabright made it his mission to fix up a South Richmond park
August 4: Brian Bills and Michaela Ross create new friendships through old traditions
August 6: Ally Fisher connects Richmond with its inner child through Adult Recess
August 8: Joseph Lowe brings horror movie lovers together
August 11: Keith Ramsey keeps bicycling fun during his group's Monday night rides
August 13: Lisa Hearl is one of Richmond's most prolific volunteers
August 15: Karl Huber's work contributes to the flourishing of Byrd Park
August 18: Debra Sims Fleisher emphasizes age is just a number when it comes to staying active
August 20: Rodney Hopkins goes above and beyond for people seeking emergency shelter
August 22: Marilyn Metzler nurses the underinsured back to health
August 25: Emily DuBose shines the light for women in recovery
August 27: In ways big and small, Jason Malone wants to bring fairness to the VCU campus
August 29: Bill Harrison wants all Richmonders to be able to have a pet
Sept. 1: For the past 13 years, Julia Warren Mattingly has celebrated RVA, in ways big and small
Sept. 3: Angela Jordan wears all hats serving high school students
Sept. 5: Lorenzo Gibson’s life in motion is a lesson in discipline and patience
