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Henrico man faces charges after crash, foot pursuit in Augusta County • Metro Richmond's homeless population relatively unchanged from 2024 to 2025

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Henrico man faces charges after crash, foot pursuit in Augusta County

A Henrico man faces multiple charges following a crash and foot pursuit by Virginia State Police that occurred March 2 at the 236-mile marker on Interstate 81 northbound in Augusta County. Click here to read more

Metro Richmond’s homeless population relatively unchanged from 2024 to 2025
The Metro Richmond homeless population, as estimated by an annual point in time count, remained relatively unchanged from January 2024 to January of this year. Homeward’s Point in Time count found 660 people experiencing homelessness in January, down slightly from last year’s total of 681. Lack of housing and economic
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Virginia lawmakers delay human trafficking training for short-term rentals
Lawmakers did not advance measures to implement human trafficking awareness training for short-term rental properties, with one patron saying they need to get the language right first. Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, sponsored House Bill 1654, and Sen. Angelia Williams, D-Norfolk, introduced Senate Bill 985. The bills would require property owners
Henrico CitizenJaila Hendricks, VCU Capital News Service
Lawmakers fund bill to create postpartum awareness materials
A new legislative effort seeks to ensure Virginian mothers do not navigate the postpartum period by themselves. Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, introduced House Bill 2446. The bill, which passed both chambers unanimously, aims to educate the public on perinatal and postpartum depression through a statewide public awareness campaign.
Henrico CitizenCora Perkins, VCU Capital News Service
Brookland MS student wins third place in McClellan’s Black History Month Essay Contest
Brookland Middle School student Ari Mallory was a third-place winner in U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan’s second-annual Black History Month Essay Contest. McClellan hosts the competition to educate and increase awareness of significant Black figures in history. “As Black History Month comes to a close, I was touched to
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Milestones: March 4, 2025
Javier Rodriguez and Moksh Shah of Glen Allen earned faculty honors for the fall 2024 semester at Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Ronojoy Dutta of Glen Allen and Pulkit Iyer of Henrico
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Savvy Senior: Service dogs can help seniors with disabilities
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier. -Dog Loving Leah Dear Leah, For people with disabilities
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles to host PokeBash 3 in Lakeside March 8

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Henrico News Minute – March 4, 2025
Uncertainty about the future of the planned GreenCity development; Congressman Rob Wittman and others relaunch the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force; legislation to educate the public about perinatal and postpartum depression passes the General Assembly; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight shines this week on C. P. Dean.
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