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‘Marathon’ effort keeps Richmond golfer in the swing of things

The pain in Derek Whipple’s neck radiated along his spine and into his aching arms, leaving him barely able to grip his golf club. It was the 15th hole of a marathon day on the course at Green Acres Golf in east Richmond.

History, nature waiting to be explored

Steveston is always a great place to explore for kids. Sure, there aren't as many nooks and crannies as there used to be, but there are a lot more programs. Britannia Shipyards offers up to two hours of free, informative entertainment every weekend.

Low-cost camps galore

There are art, clay making and gardening classes out there that parents and toddlers can attend. Most sessions cost $5-10. For young children, there are hip-hop classes, guitar lessons, art workshops, baking classes and more.

City has high vaccination rate

Ethnicity may play a role

Fresh air is free to enjoy

There are numerous city-run programs that are free for children of varying ages throughout the summer months. These are perfect opportunities to supplement your child's spare time and meet new friends.

City aims to keep kids busy during strike

The City of Richmond is offering a number of activities for young children to attend on Tuesday when a looming rotating teachers' strike is expected to hit Richmond schools.

Do-it-yourself camps

If you aren't a fan of organized camps, why not have your child make his or her own? While camps do allow parents the convenience of dropping off their children for entire days, weeks or months, you may have the time to explore a number of select, ci

How to choose the right camp

Although there's still more than five weeks to go before the long summer vacation, it's never too early for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids.

Fire fills sky with smoke

A large blaze erupted at a Richmond landfill Sunday, sending giant plumes of smoke visible for miles around. Richmond Fire-Rescue took several hours to get the fire at Ecowaste landfill between No. 6 and 7 roads in East Richmond under control.

Cyclists urge you to bike to work

Next week is the annual, spring Bike to Work Week as cycling advocates are suggesting a greener, cheaper mode of transportation. It's the first time in spring the event will utilize the new Railway greenway.