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Henrico's 'Arrive Alive' safety action plan identifies potential transportation improvements • Community mourns death of young basketball star

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Henrico's 'Arrive Alive' safety action plan identifies potential transportation improvements

Henrico County is applying for a grant this month that would help fund the implementation of a transportation safety plan.

County officials outlined their vision in the Arrive Alive Henrico Safety Action Plan, a product of the Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant plan. The grant program is a part of a larger goal established by the U.S. Department of Transportation to reach zero roadway deaths. Click here to read more

Remembering Jaylen: Community mourns death of young basketball star
Jaylen Martinez, the son of Ciera Martinez and former VCU basketball player Joey Rodriguez, died unexpectedly on Monday. Jaylen was a rising star in the AAU basketball community and had led Liberty Middle School to a county championship while averaging 27 points per game. He was set to attend Benedictine
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Keep Henrico Beautiful recognizes environmentally friendly properties countywide
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee has selected the winners of its annual awards program that recognizes properties that are beautifully landscaped and that highlights best practices for soil and water conservation and sustainable practices. In its 30th year, the program is honoring each magisterial district’s recipient of the Land
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Henrico supervisors make appointments, approve $2.7 million in funding
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors June 24 appointed several new members to county boards and commissions: Board of Social Services • Brookland District – Debbie J. Gordon • Fairfield District – Aljanette A. Hall Community Criminal Justice Board • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court – Judge Stephen Mutnick (formerly the Criminal Defense Attorney representative)
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Planned June 26 Henrico Community Band concert canceled by heat
A scheduled June 26 performance of the Henrico Community Band at Walkerton Tavern in Glen Allen has been canceled by the anticipated heat, county officials said. The band was scheduled to perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Henrico’s Top Teachers – Stacey Willis, Adams Elementary School, first grade exceptional education
Late one night, Stacey Willis got a notification from Facebook Messenger, and she couldn’t believe what she saw. It was a message from a student she taught almost 20 years ago in fourth grade, during her very first year of teaching.
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Henrico Fur Finder: June 25, 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: June 4-10, 2025
5100 Monument Avenue, Unit 804, Brookland District - $215,000, 1,095 SF (built in 1961), from George H.G.A. Paterson to Barbara Gottlieb. 5517 Jefferson Street, Varina District - $254,000, 900 SF (built in 1935), from Kelsey Arianna Scott to Epic Investments LLC. 5904 Hermitage Road, Fairfield
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'Flowers After 5' concert on June 26 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to feature Landon Elliot

Professional Practices for Artists workshop series continues June 27 at Crossroads Art Center with 'How to Create a Portfolio Website'

ALSO MAKING NEWS

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• Henrico felon sentenced to over 5 years in prison after officers found gun in his car (ABC 8)

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