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Where to see the Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' in Henrico Feb. 3 • Deep Run HS graduate Jada Samitt dies when Lily Jean sunk off Massachusetts coast

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Where to see the Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' in Henrico Feb. 2

The Walk for Peace pilgrimage – a 2,200-mile journey for a group of Buddhist monks based in Fort Worth, Texas – will pass through Northern Henrico County Feb. 2. Click here to read more

Deep Run HS graduate Jada Samitt dies when Lily Jean sunk off Massachusetts coast
Jada Samitt, 22, was identified by her family in Richmond, Virginia as one of the crew members who died when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off the coast of Massachusetts last week. The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday suspended its search for survivors in rough, frigid waters. “It
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GRTC plans service changes impacting Henrico bus routes
Four GRTC bus routes that serve thousands of riders in Henrico likely will be reduced in frequency starting Feb 22. The changes primarily target nights and weekend trips and are being necessitated as the result of a driver shortage. The GRTC Board of Directors still must approve them (and could
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico Black History Month Spotlight – William Leroy Vandervall
In honor of February as Black History Month, the Henrico Citizen will spotlight (on each weekday during the month) an important current or former Black resident of Henrico whose life has helped shape the county. William Leroy Vandervall played a quiet but lasting role in shaping African-American education and community
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Henrico Police seek missing juvenile
Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing runaway juvenile from the Fairfield District. Sixteen-year-old Rason Amun Koch last was seen Jan. 27 in the 600 block of Rivanna Hill Road at about 4:15 p.m. leaving on foot in an unknown direction. Koch
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Richmond hip-hop artist, UR professor Mad Skillz wins first Grammy: ‘This is for Virginia’
Richmond-based hip-hop artist Mad Skillz won his first Grammy Award on Sunday, bringing home the trophy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. “Words For Days Vol. 1” took the honor at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a milestone victory for the Virginia artist. This is the second consecutive year
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Va. bill to boost local approvals of solar projects advances
A bill that would set up a framework for siting solar projects that localities could follow and that prohibits the premature rejection of solar infrastructure development has passed the Virginia Senate. Senate Bill 347 by Sen. Schulyer VanValkenburg, D-Henrico, is a way to meet the state’s growing energy while
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

'The Friendship and Music of Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline' planned Feb. 5-8 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Pre-orders due tomorrow for Brunswick Stew sale to benefit Knights of Columbus Council 395 on Feb. 7

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Capital Square sets new local per-door price record with $63M Short Pump apartment deal (Richmond BizSense)
• Henrico County hosts summit to improve cognitive screening for older adults (ABC 8)
• The 'Walk for Peace' enters Richmond on Monday. This is what it's like to walk with the monks (The Richmonder)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Canadian company cancels sale of Hanover County warehouse to ICE
• Massive crowd celebrates Hanover’s pushback against proposed ICE facility just north of Henrico line
• Restaurant Watch
• Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say
• Buddhist monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in Henrico in early February

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