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Middle-schoolers go ‘gaga’ for recess at Short Pump MS • Henrico is working to build affordable housing communities. Do you qualify?

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Middle-schoolers go ‘gaga’ for recess at Short Pump Middle School

Short Pump Middle School is the first middle school in Henrico Schools to offer recess, but after seeing its success, other middle schools in the county may follow suit with their own recess programs, according to SPMS Principal Jessica Seal. Click here to read more

Henrico is working to build affordable housing communities. Do you qualify?
Earlier this year, Henrico County launched a $60 million Affordable Housing Trust, aiming to address the growing need for affordable housing amid rising home prices. The trust is primarily funded by the county’s booming data center sector. The Affordable Housing Trust is designed to provide grants to both nonprofit
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At Spirit of Virginia rally, Wittman encourages early voting
By Reeve Boeckmann, Special to the Citizen U.S Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA-First District) stressed the importance of early voting at a Chesterfield County Republican rally headlined by RNC co-chair Lara Trump and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Saturday. The rally gathered hundreds of people from all over the state
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Henrico Police seek public’s help to solve Oct. 6 homicide
Henrico Police officials are asking for the public’s help in solving the homicide of a 20-year-old man who was found dead in the West End Oct. 6. Angelo Barry Ramirez, of Henrico, was found with obvious signs of trauma behind a building in the 700 block of Queens Crosse
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Henrico confirms fifth known rabies case of the year
Henrico officials have confirmed the county’s fifth known case of rabies this year. A raccoon found in the 6700 block of Horsepen Road in Henrico’s Near West End Oct. 28 tested positive for the disease, according to Henrico Police officials. The raccoon had potentially come in contact with a dog,
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2 Henrico teachers earn SONIC Foundation funding
Two Henrico County Public Schools teachers recently received funding in celebration of National Book month in October from the SONIC Foundation. Colonial Trail Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Melissa Bennett’s project “Boo-ks Please” earned $168, and Dumbarton Elementary School kindergarten teacher Rachel Stansberry’s “Berry Good Books” project received $81. In total,
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Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts on Election Day
Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed doughnut to all voters on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. The offer is valid at participating U.S. shops, with a limit of one free doughnut per guest. In addition to the free doughnuts, Krispy Kreme will also be handing out “I
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Restaurant Watch
OCT. 1 Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 10099 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a person in charge with a food protection manager certification; uncovered staff drink found in reach-in cooler next to food; dishes found in hand sinks in dish pit
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In the Garden: Grow healthier gardens with the help of a soil test
By Melinda Myers Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, but let’s be honest, most gardeners don’t like spending time, energy, and money on it. It’s more fun to show off pretty flowers or share tasty vegetables. But creating a healthy soil foundation will increase your
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Richmond Really Sews! to present Frocktails 2024 at Triple Crossing Beer-Fulton Nov. 2

Yard Sale & Craft Show planned Nov. 2 at United Methodist Family Services

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 31, 2024
Behind the scenes with LEGO artists at a recent Henrico expo; meet the eight members of the Richmond Ivy women’s soccer team who are from Henrico; Henrico reports its fifth case of rabies this year; police seek help solving an Oct. 6 homicide; the county names a new director of
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