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Henrico officials invite public to weigh in on proposed Route 5 changes by April 2 • University of Richmond students turn college coffee project RALI into in-store success

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Henrico officials invite public to weigh in on proposed Route 5 changes by April 2

This Thursday is the deadline for public to weigh in through a Henrico County survey about proposed safety and operational improvements along Route 5 and New Osborne Turnpike in Varina.

The study asks for input regarding possible changes to five intersections, giving the public up to three proposed alternatives upon which to comment. Click here to read more

University of Richmond students turn college coffee project RALI into in-store success
What started as a college class assignment has made its way onto store shelves across Richmond. A group of University of Richmond seniors recently launched RALI coffee, a canned coffee drink featuring 20 grams of protein and electrolytes. It’s all part of the school’s Bench Top Innovations program, a two-semester
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Planned Parenthood presses Virginia to restore state funding for contraception program
Federal shifts, including Medicaid restrictions and Title X uncertainty, leave clinics warning of gaps in care
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Inaugural ‘Heart of Henrico Awards’ honor 15 Henrico Schools employees
“Tireless,” “transformative,” “unmatched” and “unflappable” were among the words used to describe 15 Henrico County Public Schools staff members who were honored during the inaugural Heart of Henrico Awards ceremony, which took place last week at the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage. Honorees were cited for going above and
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
RavenCon returns to Glen Allen for 20th year
A milestone in science fiction history is coming to the Richmond area as the publishers of Amazing Stories magazine and the producers of RavenCon team up to celebrate the publication’s 100th anniversary. RavenCon runs from April 24-26 at Virginia Crossings Hotel and Convention Center in Glen Allen. The event highlights
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
AG Jones joins multi-state lawsuit over EPA’s repeal of landmark car emissions determination
Virginia has joined 24 other states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 12 cities and counties suing over the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Attorney General Jay Jones announced Wednesday. The finding was based on scientific evidence that motorized
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Savvy Senior: What causes dizziness and how to fix it
Dear Savvy Senior, What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it. --Dizzy Donna Dear Donna, Whether it’s a moment of lightheadedness or the room-whirling sensation of vertigo,
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Sensational Spring Soirée planned April 1 at Dorey Park

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• New report says Dominion Energy bills rising faster than inflation, policy changes could lower costs (NBC 12)

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• Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments

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