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Richmond forms 2 'strategic work groups' to address water sustainability; 1 will involve Henrico officials • Cultural Arts Center announces 2025-26 season

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Richmond forms 2 'strategic work groups' to address water sustainability; 1 will involve Henrico officials

City of Richmond officials have formed two strategic work groups to focus on planning for a sustainable and resilient water future throughout the region, according to Richmond Mayor Danny Avula.

One of the two groups involves officials from the city, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and will focus on operational planning and coordination, according to city officials. Click here to read more

Cultural Arts Center announces 2025-26 season
The Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen recently announced a packed 2025-26 season starring indie-reggae 2000s hit musical artist Jason Mraz, comedy performances and more. The 12-performance Center Season features a curation of music, theater and dance, and the nine-performance Second Stage season brings live performances spanning decades of music
Henrico CitizenAva Jenks, Special to the Citizen
‘Environment at Risk’ opens July 17 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Appalachian Voices is opening a new exhibition “Environment at Risk” at the Gumenick Family Gallery of The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on July 17. The mixed media exhibit features art from more than 35 contemporary artists inspired by nature. The pieces showcase environmental threats to communities spanning from
Henrico CitizenAva Jenks, Special to the Citizen
New Va. law protecting reproductive health data prompts Walmart’s online data collection pop-ups
Disclosure pop-ups about the “cookies,” or other aggregate bits of data websites collect and store aren’t an uncommon experience while shopping online. What’s less common: when a pop-up indicates that your potential purchase of condoms, birth control medication or menstrual hygiene products is being noted digitally, a message
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
JUNE 18 Hardee’s, 6302 Lakeside Avenue – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: employee entered kitchen from outside and put on gloves without washing hands first; there is no handwash sink in the front food prep/dispensing areas, preventing routine handwashing by food workers; dried lettuce found
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Reduce maintenance to boost your garden enjoyment
Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening - most hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view and enjoy every aspect of your garden. Weather, busy schedules and life in general can interfere with the
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Richmond Reptile Expo planned July 19 at Richmond Raceway Complex

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