Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illness. Can you write an awareness piece on the effects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk? Thanks for helping keep seniors safe! Health […]
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Intermission Beer Co. to host author meet-and-greet Aug. 18
Intermission Beer Company will host a special event on Sunday, Aug. 18, that will include meet and greet author Jackie McCool and her new coffee table book, Beer Dogs Virginia....
Obituary – Ida Laverne Winn Taylor
TAYLOR, Ida Laverne Winn went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2024, at the age of 79. She preceded in death by her parents Edward Lewis Winn and...
Obituary – Dorothy Lee Chestnutt Downey
Dorothy Lee Chestnutt Downey, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 20, 2024, peacefully, at her home in Richmond, VA. Dorothy was preceded in...
Obituary – Doraliza Matilde Salazar
Doraliza Matilde Salazar 91, de Henrico, Virginia, partió al encuentro del Señor el 21 de Julio del 2024, rodeada del amor de su familia. Su camino fue precedido por quien...
Obituary – John A. Smolinski
It is with great sadness and broken hearts to announce the unexpected passing of John A. Smolinski at 72 years old. John left this earth comforted by his sisters and...
Obituary – Mark Stephen Wood
Mark Stephen Wood, "Pampa", 67, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Barger (Crawford) Wood;...
Virginia, 29 other states reach settlement with Cameo
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares this week announced a 30-state settlement with the company that operates popular video communication platform Cameo, resolving allegations that the company did not provide appropriate...
11-year-old Henrico boy faces 43 charges related to 21 bomb threats made against Florida schools
An 11-year-old Henrico boy faces 43 charges related to a series of bomb threats made against several schools in Flagler County, Florida during a nine-day period in late May. Flagler...
Henrico Crime Report: July 19-25, 2024
7200 block of Vernon Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a single-family home July 19 at 9:33 a.m. 3400 block of Kilburn...
Weekend Top 5
Amaryllis Studios will present “Chess, The Musical: A Staged Concert” at 7:30 p.m. July 26-27 at J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Road. Though this Cold War-era musical has...
Henrico News Minute – July 26, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan introduces new STEM-related legislation; your chance to vote in the first-annual BLK RVA Community Awards; Henrico Police are seeking a silver Nissan in connection with a...
McClellan co-sponsors higher education STEM act
U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-4th District-VA) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) have joined to introduce the Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act, a bill that would provide resources for...
It’s tick season: here’s how to prepare
Summer is prime time for ticks, and the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts want to make sure people are aware of the risks of tick bites and how to guard...
Finalists announced for inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation has announced the finalists of its first-ever BLK RVA Community Awards, designed to honor businesses and individuals who assist in supporting Black tourism in the...
Virginia’s DNC delegation votes to back Harris at convention
Nearly all of Virginia’s 119 delegates to next month’s Democratic National Convention have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the party’s presidential ticket in November, after President Joe Biden...
Henrico Police believe a Nissan car may have been involved with fatal hit-and-run
The Henrico County Police Division has released information about two potential vehicles that could be connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this month in Eastern Henrico. Evidence...
Restaurant Watch
JULY 2 Little Caesars, 7332 Staples Mill Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: dried food debris found on can opener; temperature of multiple containers of...
In the Garden: How extreme summer temperatures negatively impact your vegetable garden
Another summer of above-normal summer temperatures in much of the country may be taking its toll on your vegetable gardens. Temperature extremes can interfere with flowering and fruit set, resulting...
Henrico News Minute – July 25, 2024
After a lengthy delay, the second phase of construction at Glover Park is underway; developer planning 279 luxury apartments in Glen Allen; Henrico CASA seeking volunteers; 'Shoot Like a Girl'...
Thalhimer donates to Sportable
Adaptive sports club Sportable was the beneficiary of $6,490 in donations from Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer associates during the second quarter of 2024. The funds were donated by Thalhimer...
Virginia home sales down slightly in June, but listings up 25%
The Virginia Home Sales Report, published recently by Virginia Realtors, found that home sales in the state declined slightly in June compared to the same month last year. According to...
Warner co-sponsors legislation to provide more performing artists with tax-deduction opportunities
U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have introduced legislation that would allow many more working artists to deduct from their taxable income the cost of expenses incurred...
Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter seeking 2025 candidates
The Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter will open applications this fall for candidates for its 2025 basic training class, which will run from early January through mid-April next year The Riverine...
Warner, Kaine urge stricter safety standards for beach umbrellas
Concerns that some beach umbrellas can be unsecured and prone to flying, causing serious injury or death, prompted Virginia's senators to push for safer design standards for those umbrellas. Democratic...
Savvy Senior: How to hire a caregiver for in-home help
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to hire a good in-home caregiver to help my elderly father who lives alone. What’s the best way to do this? Searching Sarah Dear Sarah, Finding a good in-home caregiver for an elderly parent is not always easy. How can you find one that’s reliable and trustworthy, as well as someone your parent likes and […]
Savvy Senior: Do you need a digital will?
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I had our estate plan – including a will, power of attorney and advance directive – drawn up about 10 years ago but have recently read that our plan should include a digital will too. What can you tell us about this? Almost 80 Dear Almost, If you or your wife spend much time […]
Savvy Senior: Can you stop and restart Social Security benefits?
Dear Savvy Senior, Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefits and restart them later to get a bigger payment? I recently got a nice unexpected inheritance, so don’t need the money from Social Security right now. If possible, I would like to suspend my benefits and restart them at age 70. Do-over Dan Dear Dan, Yes, there are actually […]
Savvy Senior: Dreading a colonoscopy? There are alternatives
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Steven Dear Steven, While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate screening test for detecting […]
Now What?! A splash of love
A few months ago, I unknowingly began a social experiment. How would different Starbucks baristas react when I ask to have love added to my Starbucks order? During a quick trip through the drive-thru at Starbucks with my fella, I wanted to make him smile. After I gave my four-part specialized drink order, I asked if I could add in […]
Savvy Senior: Long-term care benefits for veterans and surviving spouses
Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that the Veterans Administration has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my elderly father into an assisted living memory care facility, and my mother will probably need care too in the near future. What can you tell me? Searching for Aid Dear Searching, The […]
Savvy Senior: How to find reliable health information online
Dear Savvy Senior, How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust. Skeptical Sal Dear Sal, You’re wise to be skeptical! There’s an […]
Savvy Senior: Financial and legal resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any programs that you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help. Tapped Out Tonya Dear Tonya, Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To help with the […]
Savvy Senior: Ways to make gardening easier as you age
Dear Savvy Senior, What gardening tips can you offer to older seniors? I love to putter around and work in the garden, but my back and knees have caused me to curtail my gardening activities, which I miss greatly. Older Gardner Dear Older, There’s no doubt that gardening can be hard on an aging body. Joints stiffen up, kneeling for […]
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