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Mom and Dad aren't the only ones complaining about the pain at the pump. Teenage drivers are hit especially hard by the increase in gas prices because many do not have a steady income, and even those with jobs, like Maggie Walker Governor's School senior Abbey Thibeault, typically don't make enough money to cover the rising costs. More ... The newly formed Leaf Foundation will hold its First Annual Cake Walk to raise money to help families of children with special needs. The event will be held on July 26 at Pretend Town in Rockwood Square Shopping Center, 10185 Hull Street Road, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at cakewalk.eventbrite.com. Major credit cards and Paypal will be accepted. More ... The Cultural Center of India recently hosted its Fifth Annual Taste of India Festival, providing a glimpse into Indian culture, cuisine and handicrafts. Clockwise from top right: Shoppers Patel Varsha and Varsha Patel talk with vendor Karishma Patel while buying dessert. Adelino Cruz serves up Indian fare to Merlin Tiwari (right) and Sabeena Sachar (center). More ... Congressman Randy Forbes will host a free federal grant-writing workshop for faithbased organizations at Carver Middle School, located at 3800 Cougar Trail, on Friday, July 18, from 2-4:15 p.m. More ... Suburbs around Richmond began to develop in the early years of the 20th century, as commuter rail and the automobile made living outside of the commercial and business area feasible. More ... Equestrian lovers recently gathered at the county fairgrounds for a horse show. Clockwise from top: Wanda Tanney watches the show from the back of her horse, Sparky. Cheyenne Lyden and her buckskin, Laney Bug, compete in the Pee Wee class. Ava Dotson beams after barrel racing. Shannon Dotson leads her niece, Ava, through the barrel pattern during the youth class. More ... The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently awarded Chesterfield County and the greater Richmond region with a 2008 Achievement Award, which recognizes innovative county government programs. More ... |
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