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Henrico officials celebrate plans for new West End park • Upgraded JA Career Center unveiled at Libbie Mill Library

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'Keep the area green' – Tuckahoe community celebrates creation of new public park

Dozens of community members flocked to Maybeury Elementary School Aug. 4 to celebrate the creation of a new neighborhood park, which more than 400 residents requested in a petition this past spring. Click here to read more

Upgraded JA Career Center unveiled at Libbie Mill Library
More than 100 community leaders, educators, volunteers and business partners gathered at JA Finance Park at Libbie Mill Library Aug. 5 to celebrate the grand opening of Junior Achievement of Central Virginia’s upgraded JA Career Center — a hands-on, tech-enhanced learning space where thousands of students each year explore next
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Va. delegate proposes child opportunity accounts with data center tax money, other revenue
Virginia parents, like parents everywhere, strive to plan for their children’s futures. One Virginia politician is proposing a new way for them to do that, with a plan he says will ensure children born and raised in the commonwealth get financial support for their education and positioned to buy
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: Aug. 6, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Henrico Property Transactions: July 16-22, 2025
2719 Kenwood Avenue, Fairfield District - $205,000, 1,350 SF (built in 1939), from Deborah A. Addoms to EDOS LLC. 111 Battery Street, Varina District - $250,000, 1,072 SF (built in 1958), from Henry M. Dowdy Jr. to Robert Pulver. 2906 Mary Beth Lane, Brookland District -
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J.R. Tucker Tigers football faces Class 6 challenge with young roster
Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: J.R. Tucker Tigers 2024 Record: 1-9 Season Result: missed playoffs Head Coach: Brice Fritts, 3rd season (3-17) Returning Starters: N/A Of Note: Coach Fritts begins his third campaign much like his first two, with a very young roster. Click here to continue reading
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The Unspoken Battle: How Veterans Can Process Grief and Find Support
(Sponsored Content) For many veterans, grief is an unseen but deeply felt battle—one that doesn’t always come with medals, recognition, or clear solutions.
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Heartfulness Meditation Center in West End to host 'HeartFest' Aug. 9

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