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Henrico County donates $100,000 to support Feed More during SNAP cuts • Central Virginia localities fund 60-bed winter surge shelter for homeless

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Henrico County donates $100,000 to support Feed More during SNAP cuts

Henrico County is pledging $100,000 to Feed More, Central Virginia’s main food distribution organization, as the federal government shutdown continues to stall food assistance benefits. Click here to read more

Central Virginia localities fund 60-bed winter surge shelter for homeless
Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover partner with CARITAS to provide emergency shelter when temperatures fall below 40 degrees
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Poll: Spanberger extends 10-point lead; Miyares up 8 as Hashmi-Reid contest stays close
A new Roanoke College survey shows Democrats ahead in two statewide races, with Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares maintaining a solid advantage over Democrat Jay Jones
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Va. House pushes through last-minute redistricting amendment as GOP cries foul
The 51-42 vote follows fiery debate over whether the General Assembly should re-draw congressional lines mid-decade to counter actions in other states
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
OCT. 1 Starbucks Coffee Company, 7101 West Broad Street – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: facility couldn’t provide verification that staff has been trained on employee health. OCT. 3 IHOP, 9820 West Broad Street – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: temperature of shredded
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In the Garden: Gardening gifts that keep giving
Gift the gardeners in your life with tools that are sure to make them smile as they put them to work throughout the coming years. No matter your budget, you are sure to find the perfect gift for your favorite gardener. Help gardeners track the weather and rainfall in their
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen
Domestic Violence and the Workplace
(Sponsored Content) Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that extends far beyond the home, with serious impacts on survivors’ health, safety, and financial security. For many survivors, economic abuse undermines their ability to secure, maintain, and advance in employment. This not only threatens their independence and well-being but also places
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'Historically Speaking: The Continental Navy' program planned Nov. 1 at Tuckahoe Library

Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church in Henrico's West End to host Community Chili Cook-Off Nov. 2

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