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VPRA data shows delayed trains all too common for commuters • Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

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VPRA data shows delayed trains all too common for commuters

Henrico County-based urban planner Andy Clarke frequently experiences travel delays on the nation's passenger rail system.

He's a regular traveler between the Staples Mill Road Amtrak train station in Henrico County and Union Station in Washington, D.C., on his way to visit his company's home office in Silver Spring, Maryland. And he recently traveled by Amtrak to business meetings in Wilmington, Delaware and Providence, Rhode Island. Click here to read more

Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades
From Dulles to Danville, airports across the commonwealth will see safety and infrastructure improvements in the latest round of FAA grants
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Registration opens for Henrico Fire Civilians Academy
Enrollment for the Henrico Fire Civilians Fire Academy has opened and will remain open through Sept. 26. The program is open to citizens who want to experience a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into the role of a Henrico firefighter. Throughout the program, participants will engage in classroom instruction
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Shepherd’s Center speaker series to focus on Gillette’s campus landscapes, other topics
A presentation by the husband-and-wife team of Camden Whitehead and Mary Harding (Mimi) Sadler is among the highlights of The Shepherd Center of Richmond Open University’s fall speaker series, which kicks off Sept. 22. Retired architects Sadler and Whitehead will discuss Charles Gillette and his landscape master plans for several
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AARP Virginia to host free webinars about healthy living, Social Security, more in September
AARP Virginia is rolling out a series of free online programs in September designed to help older adults and their families live healthier, more informed lives. The lineup ranges from budget-friendly cooking demonstrations and at-home fitness classes to in-depth discussions on Social Security, elder mediation, and decluttering. All sessions are
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Business in brief: Sept. 1, 2025
Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Bon Secours—Richmond Community Hospital LLC – renewed its lease of 1,806 SF at 5875 Bremo Road (John Carpin, Malcolm Randolph and Catherine Walker represented the landlord); UVA Community Health Medical Group, LLC – renewed its lease of 3,349
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Regional Recovery Day planned Sept. 3 at Henrico Sports and Events Center

David Esleck Trio to perform at University of Richmond Sept. 4

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