The next wave of public works projects in Henrico County will prioritize pedestrian safety improvements and the expansion of sidewalks in areas surrounding schools and high-traffic streets.
This follows a troubling rise in pedestrian deaths in Henrico County, which has seen some of the highest rates in 2024.
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Henrico County Public Schools has been awarded $2.9 million in federal funding to replace 10 diesel buses with zero-emission buses. The money comes through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, which overall will provide more than $735 million to fund 70 projects in 27
Atlantic Union Bank has announced the collection of 6,774 pounds of non-perishable food items in its largest-ever company-wide food drive. The initiative, conducted in partnership with Feed More and local food pantries, aims to combat hunger in communities throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.
The bank's commitment
Ten Virginia colleges and universities will receive a funding boost to support the Middle School Campus Visit Project, a Virginia initiative aimed at introducing low-income middle school students to higher education opportunities. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education and Commonwealth