May 2016

Create your plan before the next hurricane warnings are sounded by Bernard Freeman Basic Preparedness Tips Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane…

Scholar of the Week Willie-LeeTriania Young of Armstrong High School by Janeal Downs With a mother who liked to travel a lot, healing the love for traveling was easily passed…

The Deal Welcome to the Workforce by Nathaniel Sillin It’s time to roll up your sleeves and put that lifetime of education to work for you. Finding the right job…

Presented by the Central VA Emergency Management Alliance with funding from the US Department of Homeland Security. Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the authors and do…

View Points by Dr. T What is the “New Normal” in political discourse? Tensions rise, as does the tone and pitch of the voices in the room. There is no…

Health News sponsored by VCU Health It’s Two Reasons to Celebrate in the Month of June by J. Chevonte’ Alexander Dad, Daddy, Pop, Big Guy…whatever you want to call him,…

Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times How to be a confident nonprofit solicitor Part two of a two-part series Fear of heights. Fear of snakes. Fear of asking someone to give…

  Tamika Quinn is a force to be reckoned with.  Ex-military, Quinn is the CEO and founder of G.L.A.M. Girl Enterprises, multiple businesses which focus on empowering girls between the…

Tip of the Week How to Guide How to Choose a Health Mobility Company As everyone knows, loss of mobility is dramatically life-altering. You will no longer be able to…

The Deal Joining Your Friend’s Wedding Party Without Going Broke by Nathaniel Sillin If a close friend or family member is getting married, it’s an honor to be asked to…