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Kathy Van Mullekom

Kathy Van Mullekom

Kathy Van Mullekom is a retired journalist, whose beats included gardening, women’s issues, restaurant trends, and fashion. Formerly a York County resident and master gardener, she now lives in southeastern Virginia Beach, where her leisure hours are spent golfing with husband Ken and exploring parks with her two grandkids, Mattie, 9, and Grady, 7.

Website URL: https://www.facebook.com/kathyhoganvanmullekom

Marissa Norman, 13, and Elizabeth Picking, 12, are golf students at First Tee in Virginia Beach.

May 01

Let's Play Golf

Improving Lives with Music

Apr 01

Improving Lives with Music

In Chesapeake, the Everett family—Mom Heather; Isabel, 12; Gabriel, 14; Janelle, 4; Nathaniel, 4; and Michael, 10—enjoy a nature walk. (Photo courtesy Everett family)

Mar 01

Homeschooling is Thriving

During February, the special month of love and kindness, consider how you can give the gift of life.

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Chesapeake resident Lacy New works for York County Fire & Life Safety. Photo courtesy Lacy New

Jan 01

Women Saving Lives

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