Henrico School Board to review new Capital Improvement Plan, develop legislative priorities • GRTC Pulse expands bus service into Henrico County

Henrico School Board to review new Capital Improvement Plan, develop legislative priorities

At a 2:30 p.m. work session Oct. 24, Henrico School Board members will review the proposed 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, which will provide funding for certain building maintenance and construction projects. Click here to read more

GRTC Pulse expands bus service into Henrico County

You’ll now be able to catch the GRTC Pulse bus from Glen Allen to the City of Richmond. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday at the Henrico Sports and Events complex to kick off that new route. The Route 1 service expansion is projected to add more than 20,000

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Henrico leaf collection begins Nov. 4

Henrico County will begin its annual residential leaf collection on Monday, Nov. 4 and will offer both free and paid options for residents. Free collection of bagged leaves will continue through Feb. 8, as crews work through five geographic zones of the county, covering each one twice. Residents outside the

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Marine Corps League event to feature Zinni

General Anthony Zinni, USMC Retired, will serve as guest speaker at the Marine Corps League’s celebration of the Corps’ 249th birthday. The event, which benefits Toys for Tots, will be held Nov. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lakewood Retirement Community. Tickets to the event include

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AAA officials warn of dangers of not moving over for first responders, disabled motorists

As a follow up to National Move Over Day, which was Oct. 19, AAA is reminding drivers to slow down and move over for first responders, emergency roadside workers and disabled motorists. As the days get shorter during fall and winter, AAA data shows that more than 75% of roadside

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Savvy Senior: How SSI benefits can help struggling seniors and the disabled

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income. Searching Niece Dear Searching, The SSI program that you’re enquiring about, which stands for Supplemental Security Income,

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 22, 2024

Four Henrico County high school students debate in Williamsburg; a 20-year-old dies in a one-vehicle accident; a Henrico music educator earns a regional award; Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen launches “Handmade for the Holidays;” Ashanti Alert system launches.

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• 20-year-old Henrico man dies in single-vehicle Varina crash
• Henrico School Board responds to school accreditation ratings, dropout rates
• VDOT to host Oct. 29 public hearing about Short Pump interstate improvements
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