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Home schooling on the rise in Virginia

The number of home-schoolers in Virginia has increased by more than 50 percent over the past decade, to more than 32,000 children. If they were a school district, it would be the ninth-largest in the state–with almost as many students as the Norfolk Public Schools

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It’s American Craft Beer Week!

The only week each year that you can celebrate with an abundance of incredible American craft beer–wait, just kidding, I do that every week.

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Picture of the day: James River Rail Bridge

RVANews picture of the day.

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5 Things for Families

Headlining this weekend for families are comic books, music (Iron and Wine!), food, and the final days before the impending humidity kills us all.

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Favorites: Mrs. Yoder’s doughnut

Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen is a traveling doughnut wonderland. Expect long lines, sticky fingers, and easily one of the best doughnuts in town.

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The Great Gatsby: Explosions of grandeur

Baz Luhrmann is up to his old tricks, and that’s almost a really good thing.

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Raising Richmond: Parenting confessions (2013 edition)

I first shared my parenting confessions with the Internet back in early 2010, fresh off my son’s first birthday. Three years later, I’ve got quite a few more beans to spill.

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City Council recognizes Louis Draper, approves Scott’s Addition development

Richmond photographer is honored, Parker Agelasto shaves his beard, and more from last night’s City Council meeting.

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Picture of the day: Yoga

RVANews picture of the day.

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