May was the second-busiest May in Richmond International Airport’s history, officials announced this week. The month’s passenger traffic gained a 94.9 percent recovery compared to May 2019, with a total of 372,107 passengers. It also represented a 33.4 percent increase compared to last May. Aircraft and airport operations increased 3 percent and 29.6 percent respectively compared to the same month […]
Henrico’s ‘Red, White and Lights’ Fourth of July celebration returns to Meadow Farm
Henrico County will present its annual Red, White and Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Monday, July 4 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. The free event will begin at 4 p.m. and offer an evening of family entertainment, including the Richmond Symphony’s performance of patriotic and America-themed selections and a […]
In the Garden: Managing garden pests with pollinators in mind
Every garden season is filled with beautiful and tasty surprises along with a few challenges. One challenge gardeners face each year is managing insect pests while keeping the pollinators safe. Fortunately, only a very small percent of insects in our landscapes are harmful. The rest help pollinate plants, feed upon or parasitize bad insects, or help decompose plant debris Proper […]
Fireworks safety urged ahead of Fourth of July holiday
In an effort to promote firework safety for the Fourth of July weekend, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging people to leave the handling of fireworks to professionals. Sales, possession, or use of fireworks in many Virginia localities is prohibited. The State Fire Marshal’s office encourages Virginians to check their local ordinances and […]
Henrico man wins $250,000 in Virginia Lottery
He says winning numbers came to him in a dreamThe winning numbers in the Virginia Lottery’s Bank a Million game June 11 were unusual, to say the least: 13-14-15-16-17-18, with a Bonus Ball of 19. But it wasn’t the first time that Henrico resident Alonzo Coleman had thought of the numbers – in fact, they came to him in a dream, prompting him to buy a ticket in […]
Restaurant Watch
JUNE 9 Rise Biscuits & Donuts, 11561 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have written procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrhea; hand sink had cleaning supplies in it (hand sinks are for handwashing only); raw shell eggs incorrectly stored over sauce cups in prep top; soda machine nozzles are dirty; walk-in cooler was […]
Fourth of July to delay CVWMA collections by a day
All CVWMA collections next week will be delayed by one day because of the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no collections on the holiday. Blue Week recycling collections will slide to the following day, and collections normally scheduled for Friday will occur on Saturday. For details about CVWMA programs, visit www.cvwma.com.
Fruits of newfound human rights come to life for Afghan child refugees
A group of children sat around tables in Henrico’s West End on a recent Saturday morning and decorated fruits with pipe cleaners, cotton balls and googly eyes. But the setting was not a child care center, and these were no ordinary arts and crafts. The children, all recently released from Afghan refugee camps and struggling to adjust to a new […]
