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Overcrowding in schools in Henrico’s West End has decreased since last year, with only one school overcapacity. But the division still confronts capacity concerns, including the lack of students in Eastern Henrico’s school buildings. Last school year, Henrico Schools had six schools at more than 100% capacity – three
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Staples Mill Amtrak station receives $5.8M in federal matching funding to enhance and expand rail service
By Seraina Caviezel, Special to the Citizen The Richmond Staples Mill Amtrak Station will receive $5.8 million in federal funding as part of an initiative to make passenger and freight rail more frequent and safer across Virginia. The funding will upgrade the station by improving two platforms, adding a
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ELECTION 2024: Republican incumbent Wittman defeats Democrat Mehta
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) has called the Virginia 1st Congressional District race for Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman. "Not a big surprise [Wittman won], because while that area includes Henrico and Chesterfield, it also includes large parts of the Northern Neck where Rob Wittman was from, where he'
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ELECTION 2024: Economy, women's rights, character among key issues for Henrico voters
By Reeve Boeckmann, Mary Margaret Clouse and Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen In Henrico County’s Three Chopt District, the economy and women’s rights were at the forefront of voters' minds as they cast their votes in national and local races on Election Day. Nearby in the
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