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Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws • Elko Road to close at railroad crossing for a week beginning April 2

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Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws

The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws. Click here to read more

Elko Road to close at railroad crossing for a week beginning April 2
Elko Road will be closed at its railroad crossing beginning Wednesday, April 2 for maintenance by CSX. Elko’s railroad crossing is between Hughes and Portugee roads. A detour will use Portugee, Poplar Spring Road, Charles City Road and Hines Road. The closure is expected to be in effect through
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Nominations sought for Henrico Heart of Service volunteer awards
The Henrico County Outreach and Engagement Agency is seeking nominations for the inaugural Henrico Heart of Service Awards, which will celebrate outstanding volunteer service in the county. The awards program will honor residents and others, as well as nonprofit organizations, businesses and other groups whose volunteer and community service benefits
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Proposal to provide luggage for foster care children fails over funding
Lawmakers considered a proposal to provide luggage to youth moving through the foster care system, but ultimately the measure died over funding costs.
Henrico CitizenJaila Hendricks, VCU Capital News Service
Virginia among 7 states selected for dual enrollment education initiative
Virginia has been selected by the College in High School Alliance to develop and implement policy plans that will further its role as a national leader in dual enrollment.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
‘A scarlet letter’: States aim to end stigma of doctors seeking mental health care
Medical doctors face higher rates of burnout and depression, and are twice as likely to die by suicide compared with the general population. The risks were magnified during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Henrico CitizenSpecial to the Citizen

Movie in the Park at Meadow Farm April 4 to feature 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'

Henrico Theatre to show '3D Photos of Henrico Battlefields' April 5

'Pass the Hat' baseball game to benefit Jacob's Chance planned April 5 at RF&P Park's Glen Allen Stadium

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