June 2012

~Mosby Spartans teach discipline, structure, and the game of baseball~ by Chevont’e Alexander “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” ~Jackie Robinson It…

By J. Plunky Branch The following submission from J. Plunky Branch is a wonderful tribute to Chuck Brown. The journey that Plunky’s story takes us on is very timely as…

By Jason Alderman I’ll wager that when most brides and grooms utter the phrase, “For better or for worse,” the “worse” they’re imagining probably involves situations like getting laid off…

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is helping older adults combat summer heat by sponsoring the Fan Care Program. Through Fan Care, older adults age 60 and over…

Ms. Karmeshia Tuck has been crowned 2012-2013 Miss Virginia State University. Ms. Tuck, a rising senior and honors student from Roxboro, NC, is a computer information systems major and 2009…

Freedom Fest 2012 promises to be an exciting time in Richmond city with an eight day commemoration and celebration of freedom! The City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and…

By Jason Alderman Would you be surprised to learn that parents in many poorer countries often spend considerably more time talking with their children about money management than in wealthier…

Contributed by: Michelle McLees Director, Marketing and Communications / American Heart Association Mid-Atlantic Affiliate In an unprecedented show of regional cooperation, the Central Virginia CPR Council (CVCPRC) is offering the…

“It’s Not Okay” and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will host a FREE financial workshop and luncheon to assist families in need of financial advice. The event will be held at Belmont Recreational…

By Chevont’e Alexander Ms. Janice Johnson, Executive Director of the Rudi Johnson Foundation (RJF) is doing just that, creating champions with her desire, dream, and vision of giving back to…