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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico • Willow Lawn building renovations planned through 'Henrico Tomorrow' initiative

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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

Henrico’s Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request that permits a new development of as many as 99 townhouses east of Sandston in a 5-0 vote at their July 22 meeting, with Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson saying the development will serve “everyday, working people.” Click here to read more

Willow Lawn building renovations planned through ‘Henrico Tomorrow’ initiative
Federal Realty Investment Trust is leveraging the recently launched Henrico Tomorrow initiative – an office-focused incentive program developed by the Henrico Economic Development Authority – to renovate the West Tower office building in the Willow Lawn shopping center. The building has housed a customer support center for home security provider SimpliSafe since
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After baby contracts MRSA in Henrico NICU, mother asks why more wasn’t done to stop the three-year outbreak
A mother is sharing her experience after learning her premature baby was one of dozens who contracted a dangerous infection during a years-long outbreak at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. Shawnphyl Chambers’ daughter Yayonni Poag was born at 31 weeks at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. During their stay, Chambers said her daughter contracted
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Virginia teachers learn AI tools and ethics at largest statewide workshop
Hundreds of Virginia teachers are getting hands-on experience with artificial intelligence tools, ethics and curriculum integration at the largest statewide professional development workshop focused on AI. The two-day workshop, hosted by AI Ready RVA, continues Thursday at the VCU School of Business. Phyl Demetriou, chair of the education committee at
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Restaurant Watch
JUNE 26 KanPai Japanese Steakhouse, 11964 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: there is a buildup of debris along the interior of the soda nozzle closest to bar entrance; temperature of three containers of white rice in walk-in cooler is elevated because of improper
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In the Garden: Gathering ideas for next year’s garden
Summer is a time when many gardeners begin making plans for new additions to next year’s gardens. You may already be doing ongoing evaluations of your own plantings and may want to include tours of others’ gardens. A walk around your neighborhood can provide inspiration and a chance to
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