Family

When is it? August 4-6, 2017. The 3-day sales tax holiday starts the first Friday in August at 12:01 am and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm. What is it?…

The Northside’s largest festival dedicated to health, wellness and community is back. The 11th annual WE CARE will take place on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the…

Are you packing up your car and hitting the road this summer? You’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by AAA, road trips are the most popular type of…

Whether it’s a dog, cat or another furry (or scaly) friend, many people have pets who are more than just animals — they’re part of the family. Pets can be…

Swimming is a fantastic way to exercise and have fun at the same time. It promotes a healthy lifestyle and gives bodies an all-around, low-impact workout. Even if your child…

My mom is a retired swim instructor and each summer she would have my cousins and me participate in her swim lessons in the backyard in our pool. As much…

In 2014, Petersburg City Public Schools began offering free breakfasts and lunches to every student every school day under the Community Eligibility Provision of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. This…

Richmond Public Schools (RPS) is participating in the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) through the National School Lunch (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Programs (SBP). RPS SSO Program began on Monday, June…

Very often emotions are extremely high in a case of emergency, like the anticipation of bad weather, and emotions can remain high even after the storm. The most important piece…

Richmond Public Schools’ Teachers’ Guide to a Productive Summer As the school year comes to an end, students and teachers alike anticipate the start of the best time of year:…