Watershed gardens beautify schools, enhance learning
By Sande Snead CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      While few school grounds would win contests for aesthetic appeal, 19 Chesterfield schools now boast watershed gardens and bioscapes that earned Watershed Action Awards from Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront.
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Maggie Walker's lack of diversity raises questions
By Donna C. Gregory NEWS EDITOR
      Stroll through Maggie L. Walker Governor's School's halls and you'll see some of greater Richmond's best and brightest students, but does "best and brightest" actually translate into "best and whitest?" The statistics seem to say so, and now school officials at Maggie Walker are wondering why more...
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What's in when it comes to saying "I do"
By Joan Tupponce CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      No matter whether it's a large affair or a small, intimate gathering, you want your wedding to be special, full of memories that will last a lifetime - that perfect blend of the trends of the day with the traditions of yesteryear. So what are the current trends in the "I do" department?
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Five of your biggest prom emergencies - solved
By Joan Tupponce CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      The guy you've been swooning over has finally asked you to the prom and you've accepted. You have high hopes of the night being perfect in every respect. But, as we all know, life is rarely perfect. Something can and probably will go wrong. But never fear, we've compiled a few tips and suggestions ...
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A series on parenting
Part 1: The difference between punishment and discipline
By Tom Doland CHESTERFIELD SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN
      Being a parent is one of the most rewarding but challenging roles we face in life. We like to see our children happy and content, yet we recognize that many times in life that will not be the case. Children come into the world demanding to have their needs met. Eventually they have to begin to reco...
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