Author: Mary Flynn

An ongoing battle simmers in Richmond

Chevron has a long history in Richmond – one that’s fraught with frustration and anger. The company recently announced they would flare at their Richmond refinery, a process that releases potential toxins into the air. The announcement is the latest development in an ongoing battle that involves residents of a city both blessed with natural beauty and strained by high poverty and crime rates, local politicians that fall either on the side of the environment of business, local and national environmental groups, and the multinational corporate giant.

Playworks helps kids make the most of recess

Playworks is an innovative program that giving low-income kids in Richmond and elsewhere the opportunity to engage in structured games – and learn how to manage conflicts – during recess. Teachers report that more peaceful recesses give them a better chance to devote class time to instruction.

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