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GRTC board takes issue with 'financial cliff' narrative, projects confidence for expansion and growth

At the December Greater Richmond Transit Company board meeting, members dismissed the public narrative that the transit company would be facing a “financial cliff” in six years.

Last month, local outlets reported that by 2031, GRTC will have spent 77% of its $22 million reserve fund. And by the same year, the company’s nearly $60 million in reserves supplied by the Central Virginia Transit Authority will have dwindled to a meager $332,347 — a 99.5% hit. Click here to read more

Henrico Police accepting applications for 2026 Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies
The Henrico County Police Division is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy and Senior Citizens Police Academy, two community education programs designed to give residents an inside look at local law enforcement operations and decision-making. Both academies offer hands-on learning experiences led by Henrico Police personnel
First acts announced for 2026 After Hours Innsbrook ‘Tribute Nights’ series
Three performances have been announced for the 2026 Tribute Nights series at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen. The lineup for the season will include Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show on Friday, July 17; Yachtley Crew on Saturday, July 25; and The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on
Proposed change to federal endangered species rules could impact Virginia animals
The Shenandoah salamander, northern long-eared bat and the rusty patch bumble bee are among the many animals on the federal endangered species list that live in Virginia and could be impacted by proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act by the Trump administration.
Varina claims top spot on final 2025 CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll
The Blue Devils took the top spot on the final CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches Poll of 2025. Varina captured its second state championship in five years with a commanding 47-0 victory over Loudoun County in the Class 4 state final at Liberty University. Highland Springs claimed
Henrico Fur Finder: Dec. 17, 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
Henrico Property Transactions: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2025
7701 O’Keith Court, Unit 1601, Brookland District - $150,000, 848 SF (built in 1987), from Sheldon Cohen and Sandra Schmidt Trustees to Ahmad Shekib and Zarghona Stanikzay. 1297 Connecticut Avenue, Fairfield District - $200,000, 991 SF (built in 1940), from John E. Baughan to Vase Molalihn. 3218

'What the Elf?' interactive improv comedy show planned Dec. 19 at CSz Richmond Theater

Dorey Park to host 'A Magical Holiday Evening' Dec. 19


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• After withdrawing data center plan, developer proposes industrial buildings at same Varina site (Richmond BizSense)
• What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell (VPM News)

Henrico News Minute – Dec. 17, 2025
A developer breaks ground on a $500-million mixed-use project in Henrico’s Near West End; Henrico supervisors adopt ordinance to crack down on vape shops; Central Virginia Dance Academy to present ‘The Nutcracker’; Henrico Police accepting applications for Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies.

• Developer breaks ground on $500M Midtown64 mixed-use site in Henrico
• More than half of Henrico's public schools ranked as ‘off track’ or in need of ‘intensive support’ by new state system
• Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony
• 2 arrested and charged in fatal Henrico hotel shooting
• Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays'

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