about us

Begun in 1997, Fifty Plus is dedicated to providing readers with accurate information, professional guidance and useful resources. Our magazine aims to reflect and enhance fifty-plus lifestyles and to encourage reader dialogue and input.
 
Fifty Plus
1506 Staples Mill Rd., Suite 102
Richmond, VA 23230
 
Phone: (804) 673-5203
Fax: (804) 673-5308
Email: mail@richmondpublishing.com
 
 
Letters to the Editor
Fifty Plus welcomes comment on any of its articles and feedback about the publication and website in general. Please include your full name and address. Comments selected for publication may be edited for clarity and brevity. Email or mail to the address above.
 
Calendar Events
To submit an event for the calendar: calendar@richmondpublishing.com
Items must include a contact phone number and must be received by the 5th of the month prior to the event. Calendar items received after this date will be entered on the online calendar.
 
Distribution
Fifty Plus is a free magazine published 12 times a year. It is distributed to over 400 locations throughout the Central Virginia area including greater Richmond Charlottesville and Fredericksburg at Ukrop’s, CVS and McDonald’s, as well as many libraries, museums, malls and more.
 
Please call Lisa at 673-5203 if you would like to become a distribution point for our popular magazine!
 
Staff
Fifty Plus is:
 
Mark Fetter, publisher
Angela Lehman-Rios, editor
Denine D’Angelo, art director
Ryan Hooley, graphic designer
Sheilah Grant Augustine, Ericka McCain,  sales executives
Lisa Fracker, office and distribution manager
Michelle Clark, editorial assistant

 
 
Article Submissions
Fifty Plus considers article queries and submissions from local writers. Publication is not guaranteed. Reply to non-simultaneous submissions will be made within three weeks. Queries must be accompanied by three to five clips. Resumes are welcome but not required.
 
Articles run 400 to 2200 words, with payment appropriate to length. Writers new to the magazine are more likely to be accepted at the shorter end of the range.
 
Submissions of personal essays should be 400 to 900 words and can be researched opinions or humorous or reflective thoughts on any aspect of life over 50. Mail or email to the addresses above.