The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the meaning of the word “essential” as it relates to our workforce. From grocery store clerks to delivery workers to healthcare workers, each…
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Pledge to drive safety and avoid distractions. Your kids are watching everything you do! Train yourself now or learn the hard way.
When Bonnie Soto was told she was having twins in 2014, she suddenly found herself confronting a revised family budget that didn’t fit with her original plans. She had figured that…
As parents, our natural instinct is to protect our children and keep them healthy, safe, and happy. We will do almost anything to accomplish that goal. Parents and family members…
Did you know that every year in Virginia is an election year? This November is an off-cycle election, meaning a general election which is held when neither a presidential nor…
The countdown to the big count is on: The 2020 Census kicks off in January and most families will be contacted by mid-March. The census is slated to continue through October…
How responsible gun owners can save lives and prevent gun violence by ensuring children and young people do not access guns. Gun safety begins at home!
Another school year is beginning, and if your household is like ours, you have been busy the last few weeks with preparations. Buying school supplies, figuring out bus schedules or…
The urban heat island effect means it can be as much as sixteen degrees hotter in some areas of Richmond. How does this affect families and what can we do about it?
Richmond is still savoring the honor bestowed on Richmond Public Schools teacher Rodney Robinson, who was named National Teacher of the Year this spring. Robinson, who teaches at the Virgie…
Join Conversations with CKG for a special Zoom chat about mental wellness and mindfulness. Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m., chat about the perspective mindfulness can bring, especially as we navigate…
Pictured: Caucus co-chair Sen. Monty Mason speaks during the Foster Care Caucus’s press conference on Jan. 15. He is backed by Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, co-chair Del. Emily Brewer, Sen.…