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Henrico News Minute – March 28, 2024

Henrico News Minute – March 28, 2024

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Good economic development news for Henrico; funding for five major transportation projects in the county; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a measure inspired by the murder of Lucia Bremer;...

Henrico obtains $69M for 5 major road projects

Henrico obtains $69M for 5 major road projects

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Some Henrico residents may see their flood insurance rates change when the county adopts new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps April 25. The county’s board of supervisors officially approved...

‘Art of Housing’ event to raise funds for Housing Families First

‘Art of Housing’ event to raise funds for Housing Families First

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The Art of Housing, an event featuring local artwork to support families facing homelessness, will be held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts April 18 to benefit Henrico-based Housing...

EPA awards $206M in Chesapeake Bay restoration grants

EPA awards $206M in Chesapeake Bay restoration grants

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The Environmental Protection Agency March 27 announced that it has awarded $206 million in grants to two organizations that will work to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The grants are the...

Henrico 4-H and 4 Art 2 Heart to host virtual youth art camp April 1-4

Henrico 4-H and 4 Art 2 Heart to host virtual youth art camp April 1-4

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Henrico 4-H Youth Development and the nonprofit 4 Art 2 Heart will offer a free virtual art camp for youth from April 1-4, during Henrico Schools' spring break. The camp...

Global crane component manufacturer locating in Henrico

Global crane component manufacturer locating in Henrico

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Ropeblock, a global crane component manufacturer based in the Netherlands, announced Wednesday that it will invest $100,000 to open its first U.S.-based facility in Henrico County. The 12,000-square-foot facility will...

Youngkin signs bill filed after shooting death of Henrico teen, vetoes 30 others related to guns

Youngkin signs bill filed after shooting death of Henrico teen, vetoes 30 others related to guns

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Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin handed down several vetoes, amendments and signatures on a number of gun and public safety bills the Democratic-controlled legislature pushed for this session. Among the measures...

Henrico Fur Finder: March 27, 2024

Henrico Fur Finder: March 27, 2024

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Welcome to Henrico Fur Finder, where each week we highlight pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee...

Pets 3/27/24

Pets 3/27/24

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Henrico Property Transactions: Feb. 28-March 5, 2024

Henrico Property Transactions: Feb. 28-March 5, 2024

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6 North Rose Avenue - $210,499, 1,015 SF (built in 1973), from Reba S. Gilliam to Tammy Dickman. 2118 Nelson Street - $225,000, 994 SF (built in 2011), from Lythgoe...

Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2024

Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2024

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Amazon’s Henrico Fulfillment Center celebrates its official opening; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a bill prompted by a Henrico cake-pop maker; good news for Virginia’s workforce; kindergarten registration is...

Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities

Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities

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The Henrico School Board will review the outcomes of its legislative agenda for the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session during a 4:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, March 28. Board members approved...

Henrico supervisors to hold budget hearing March 26

Henrico supervisors to hold budget hearing March 26

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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors March 26 will hold a public hearing about the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget proposal. The hearing will begin at 5 p.m. in the...

Virginia labor force reaches record high, according to report

Virginia labor force reaches record high, according to report

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Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February 2024 remained unchanged at 3.0 percent, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Local Area Unemployment Statistics The LAUS...

Report: Virginia’s housing market picks up

Report: Virginia’s housing market picks up

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Virginia’s housing market picked up in February, with sales up 3.5% compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Virginia Realtors' Virginia Home Sales Report released last month....

Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: March 25-April 1, 2024

Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: March 25-April 1, 2024

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This week, Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's helpd to identify and locating a missing larceny suspect in Henrico. On March 6, at about 1:30 p.m. police responded to...

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

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A delegation of federal lawmakers visited the U.S. Postal Service's Sandston Sorting Facility and Distribution Center March 23 to assess the ongoing mail delivery issues in the region. The trip...

Youngkin signs homemade food bill inspired by ‘kingpin of cake pops’

Youngkin signs homemade food bill inspired by ‘kingpin of cake pops’

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The front yard of Virginia’s Executive Mansion was turned into a miniature farmers market Monday as Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill meant to make life a little easier for...

Kindergarten registration process in Henrico begins

Kindergarten registration process in Henrico begins

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The kindergarten registration process began Monday in Henrico County for students eligible to begin school in the fall. Eligible children must be at least five years old by Sept. 30...

Va. School Boards Association hosting essay/speaking contest for high school students

Va. School Boards Association hosting essay/speaking contest for high school students

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The Virginia School Boards Association is hosting its annual personal essay/speaking contest for high school students, and the 2024 winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The contest is open to...

Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region

Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin headed up the dignitaries who celebrated the official opening of Amazon's Richmond Fulfillment Center in Henrico County March 25, as he participated in ceremonies that included...

Milestones: March 26, 2024

Milestones: March 26, 2024

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced an additional appointment to his administration: Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System – Dr. Susan Tinsley Gooden of Henrico, dean of Wilder School...

Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?

Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?

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Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how is it covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if...

Henrico News Minute – March 26, 2024

Henrico News Minute – March 26, 2024

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New intrastate bus service could impact Henrico County; Henrico's board of supervisors will host a public hearing about its proposed budget tonight; new bills approved by the General Assembly would...

Business in brief: Feb. 19, 2024

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Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: HGE Mid, LLC d/b/a Home Genius Exteriors – leased 1,765 SF at 4198 Cox Road (Eric Hammond, Eliza Izard and Russell Wyatt represented the landlord); B&S Site Development LLC – leased 3,732 SF at 7130 Glen Forest Drive (Eric Hammond, Eliza Izard and Russell Wyatt represented the […]

Richmond region named top-5 location for new Black-owned businesses

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The Richmond region has seen a 66% increase in the number of Black-owned businesses in the area during the past year, according to data released by Yelp.com. The online business review website ranks the region as one of the top five places in the country for new Black-owned businesses. “Our region is home to a vibrant community of Black-owned businesses,” […]

Innsbrook shopping center sold for $17.35 million

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Parkside Marketplace, a 52,948-square-foot shopping center on West Broad Street across from Innsbrook, has been sold by Washington, D.C.-based Stavins & Axelrod to Northpond Partners for $17.35 million. It is the first acquisition made by the new $200 million evergreen investment vehicle focused on retail centers in the Southeast and select Sunbelt markets. The shopping center is 98% leased to […]

EV Experience opens in Henrico

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Electric vehicle fans and representatives of various sustainability groups gathered Feb. 12 to celebrate the grand opening of the EV Experience education center at Recharged, 8410 West Broad Street. The debut of the center, which features interactive tools and educational resources, represented the culmination of six years of effort to develop a brand-neutral, no-pressure environment for consumers to learn about […]

Business in brief: Feb. 12, 2024

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Mid Atlantic Mechanical Repair, LLC – renewed its lease of 2,730 SF of industrial space at Staples Mill Business Center, 8209-8231 Hermitage Road (Gregg Beck represented the landlord); Naz’s Halal Food – leased 1,410 SF of retail space in Short Pump Village, 11400 West Broad Street […]

Home Instead Richmond hosting hiring event Feb. 14

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A company that provides in-home care for older adults is hosting a hiring open house in Innsbrook Feb. 14. Home Instead Richmond will host the event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its offices at 4900 Cox Road. The company aims to fill dozens of care professional positions. The company is seeking to fill a growing need for senior […]

HCA Healthcare employees give back through volunteer campaign

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HCA Healthcare’s Capital Division, based in the Richmond region, recently encouraged employees throughout the organization’s other 18 hospitals in Virginia, Indiana and New Hampshire to log their volunteer hours of service through the new “Every Hour Counts” campaign. The campaign was designed to inspire others and encourage them to make a difference in their communities. As part of the campaign, […]

Business in brief: Feb. 5, 2024

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The Percy Barnett State Farm Insurance Agency will be opening a retail suite in Libbie Mill—Midtown’s Tanner Row building, developer Gumenick Properties recently announced. The 1,632-square-foot space will be located next to The Corner Shops. The expected opening date is early March. *** Bricks & Minifigs, an aftermarket LEGO toy shop located at 10953 West Broad Street, is collaborating with […]

Business in brief: Jan. 29, 2024

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: SK Short Pump – leased 6,714 SF of retail space at Short Pump Commons, 4300 Pouncey Tract Road (Annie O’Connor and Nicki Jassy represented the landlord); Pelagos VR, LLC – leased 5,195 SF of retail space at Regency, 1420 North Parham Road (Connie Jordan Nielsen and […]

Virginia home sales hit slowest pace in a decade

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The Virginia housing market has seen its slowest sales in nearly a decade, according to the latest report released by Virginia Realtors. According to the December 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report, the total number of homes sold statewide in 2023 was 98,464, which is a significant 24,780 decrease from the same annual total in 2022 (a 20% drop in activity). […]


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