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Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 4 residential development proposals Oct. 9 • St. Mary’s Hospital to add 8 stories of critical care to address growing demand

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Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 4 residential development proposals Oct. 9

At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission will revisit three proposals for residential developments that were deferred from its August and September meetings, as well as one new proposal. Together, the proposals could amount to 259 residential units, though planners are not recommending approval of all four cases. Click here to read more

St. Mary’s Hospital to add 8 stories of critical care to address growing demand
Tuesday marked a milestone for Bon Secours and Henrico’s St. Mary’s Hospital as the health system broke ground on a $370 million expansion off Bremo Road. “This tower will allow us to not only modernize facilities,” said Bryan Lee, Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital President. “It will
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico School Board to release new enrollment data, discuss impacts of school redistricting at Oct. 9 meeting
At a 2:30 p.m. work session Oct. 9, Henrico County Public Schools officials will present members of the Henrico School Board with updated student enrollment data for the 2025-2026 school year and discuss how the data relates to the board’s proposed school redistricting plan. The proposed redistricting
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
After federal funding cuts, Va. maternal mortality data collection to continue until next August
Virginia’s Maternal Mortality Review Team will continue its operations until August of next year. The future of the team, however, will depend on future congressional action and Virginia’s willingness to continue it. That’s because federal funding to support the cohort’s work had already been allocated before
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico’s ‘HEART’ initiative invites nonprofits to apply for second round of Community Impact Grants
Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team, or HEART, is inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for the second round of grants to support projects that promote environmental sustainability in Henrico County. Applications for funding through the Community Impact Grants Program may be submitted online through Wednesday, Nov. 26. HEART representatives will
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Is long-term care insurance worth it?
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it? -Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, There are two key factors you
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Walk, fitness forum for ages 50+ planned Oct. 10 at Henrico Sports and Events Center

Eastern Henrico Rec Center to show 'Beetlejuice' outdoors Oct. 10

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