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Saturday memorial bus ride to honor Henrico teen killed by drunk driver, highlight traffic safety
A memorial public bus ride this Saturday in memory of Joshua Driver, a Henrico teenager who was fatally struck by a drunk driver on West Broad Street near Willard Road last month, is meant to raise awareness about the dangers to pedestrians. “He was a 16-year-old who should
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From concrete construction projects to international ambitions, airport commission aims for RIC to be region’s gateway to the world
A recent two-day working meeting covering Richmond International Airport’s scheduled construction projects and aspirational concepts for potential global growth covered sustainability as well as quick fixes to address employee and passenger satisfaction. The Capital Region Airport Commission, which is composed of elected officials and business leaders from four
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Hundreds of community members fight to preserve Longan Elementary’s symbolic oak tree
In front of the 60-year-old original building, R.C. Longan Elementary School’s “mighty oak” still proudly stands. But soon, much to the disdain of Longan alumni, the tree will be cut down to make way for a new parking lot. The towering willow oak tree has existed
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Henricoans among nearly 200 at Capitol Bell Tower rally demanding Virginia leaders rein in data center growth
Nearly 200 people gathered at Richmond’s Bell Tower in the Virginia State Capitol Square July 11 for the “Enough Is Enough” rally, at which residents from Henrico, Hanover and neighboring counties told state leaders that rising electricity bills, pollution and unchecked data center development have pushed Virginia communities to
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen names new president and CEO
The Board of Directors of The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen has appointed Janet Starke to serve as the organization’s next president and CEO, following the planned retirement of current leader K Alferio in January. Starke, an arts professional with decades of experience in nonprofit management, community engagement
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