A stream restoration project near the Henrico Public Safety Training Center has restored natural vegetation to the area. (Ava Jenks for the Henrico Citizen)
Conner Parrish wants to make healthier gardens and sustainable living more attainable. Created out of a love for the planet and a desire to reconnect with nature, Bloomistry is his vehicle to make it happen.
Before there was Bloomistry, there was Blossoming Roots Farm & Supply. Parrish’s first venture
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Orange/Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality warning for Metro Richmond at 3 p.m. July 29.
The warning is based upon the estimated Air Quality Index in the region, which is derived from the current ground-level ozone concentration levels.
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Regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection’s capacity auction on Tuesday showed an incredible cost jump, breaking records from last year that led to major increases in bills for some consumers across the 13-state region — and setting the stage for rising electricity bills.
With higher costs on the horizon, Virginia
Henrico County's Department of Public Works is transforming regularly mowed areas into thriving habitats for pollinators as part of a multi-year enhancement project.
The initiative aims to support native plants and insects while reducing maintenance costs across the county.
"To come out and witness an area where