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Henrico School Board approves staggered start for 2026-27 school year • VDH issues fish consumption advisory for Eastern Henrico

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Henrico School Board approves staggered start for 2026-27 school year

The 2026-27 school year in Henrico will begin with a staggered start for the first time in the school system’s history, allowing sixth and ninth graders to better acclimate themselves to new buildings without any other students in attendance, while also helping ease the transition for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Click here to read more

VDH issues fish consumption advisory for Eastern Henrico after fish tissue study shows elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’
The Virginia Department of Health is warning people not to eat any sunfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel or creek chubsucker fish caught in the White Oak Swamp in Eastern Henrico, after fish tissue samples of those species conducted between 2021 and 2023 showed elevated levels of “forever chemicals” known as
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Video shows moment SUV goes flying into parked vehicles in Henrico’s West End
A woman has been charged with reckless driving after losing control of a rental SUV and causing significant damage to multiple vehicles in a West End community parking lot. The chaotic accident was captured on a neighbor’s Ring camera, showing the SUV hitting a sign before crashing into the side
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UR awards more than 850 undergraduate degrees
The University of Richmond’s Class of 2025 graduated May 11, with more than 850 students in UR’s School of Arts and Sciences, Robins School of Business, and Jepson School of Leadership Studies earning degrees. The commencement exercises took place in the Robins Center on campus. Graduation ceremonies for the
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Soaking rainfall Monday in Richmond: When will it start and end?
Soaking rainfall starts Monday and will continue through Tuesday with lingering shower chances again Wednesday. There is a slight risk for excessive rainfall from the Weather Prediction Center, and grand totals of 2″+ will be possible from Monday afternoon to midweek. This could also increase the risk for localized flash
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Business in brief: May 12, 2025
Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Sizzling Wings, LLC – leased 2,156 SF at 7003 Three Chopt Road (Harrison Hall and Peter Vick represented the tenant); Pearman Impressions, LLC – leased 2,560 SF at 2121-2123 Staples Mill Road (Tom Vozenilek and Zach Roski represented the
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Policy Pathways - Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service
(Sponsored Content) We’re excited to share that Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host the Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service from June 22 - July 3, 2025. The Summer Academy program is an in-person and online learning program for
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'HenBIKEo' Safety Workshop planned May 14 at Libbie Mill-Midtown

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to unveil new exhibits during Gallery Show May 15

Bridge 9 Theater to host fundraiser for Henrico HS Drama Club May 15

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The VDH issues a fish consumption advisory for portions of Henrico; the Henrico School Board votes to pay teachers for certain extracurricular, other activities; school meals will cost a bit more beginning this fall; the 2026-27 school year will begin with a staggered start.
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