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Mural shines through art therapy at Parham Doctors' Hospital
Parham Doctors' Hospital unveiled a mural that was painted as part of an art therapy project by adults with intellectual disabilities and others receiving outpatient services from the hospital.
A centerpiece to the hospital's refurbished lobby, the mural spells "Parham" in bold letters. Inside each letter is a scene or imagery that reflects the hospital's departments and functions. Artist Tammy Hinkle oversaw the project and credited the collaboration of the 13 artists, which included four from the Hermitage Enterprises and Cypress Enterprises programs of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services.
"We had fun painting and laughing and listening to all different genres of music,"...
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Bungalow City Firehouse 23 construction advances into summer
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With its roofing and brick façade now in place, construction of Bungalow City Firehouse 23 is advancing toward an expected opening in early 2025. The station, at 5619 Nine Mile Road, will serve Highland Springs and other areas of eastern Henrico County. Drone video from June shows the 14,119-square-foot firehouse on its 5-acre site at Nine Mile and Westover Road. The station and Staples Mill Fi...
St. Luke Community Day celebrates summer, CONNECT program expansion
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With hot dogs sizzling on the grill and games and activities for youth, St. Luke Community Day kicked off an expansion of Henrico County's CONNECT program. Designed for youth in at-risk communities, CONNECT offers a variety of after-school and summer programs and supports, including help with homework, enrichment opportunities, mentorship and guidance for healthy conflict resolution. Henrico's ...
Brush Fire Scorches 75 acres in Varina
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A fast, coordinated response kept a surging brush fire from damaging or destroying at least four homes near New Market and Messer roads in eastern Henrico County on June 24. Firefighters began arriving on scene at 5:18 p.m., two minutes after the initial 911 call. Crews contained the blaze in just over an hour, limiting the damage to 75 acres of agricultural fields plus sections of fence, trees...
GRTC, Henrico celebrate expansion of LINK service to Sandston/Elko area
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Officials with GRTC, Henrico County and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 27 to celebrate the launch of the LINK microtransit service in the Sandston/Elko area of eastern Henrico. It's the fifth LINK zone across the region. Beginning July 1, the service will provide fare-free, on-demand service in the Sandston and Elko area from 5 a.m....
The Henrico Way, Every Day Waheed Sabawoon
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Waheed Sabawoon, the Circulation Assistant Supervisor at Tuckahoe Area Library, is a native of Afghanistan and is fully committed to the library’s mission of promoting reading, lifelong learning, connecting people with information they need and enriching community life. Being multilingual helps him connect with patrons in one of Henrico’s most diverse areas (he speaks English, Pashto, Persian (...
Fairfield District Forum - Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will share details of Henrico County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and provide updates from Police, Recreation & Parks and Henrico County Public Schools.
US Sen. Mark Warner credits Henrico for potential affordable homeownership model
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Henrico County’s strategy for expanding access to affordable homeownership is an exciting model that could be replicated across the Commonwealth and nation, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner said. In a June 14 meeting with county officials and housing industry representatives, the Virginia senator said he was intrigued by Henrico’s plan to establish an affordable housing trust that will be supported wit...
Henrico's 4th-annual Juneteenth Celebration draws more than 17,000 to Dorey Park
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More than 17,000 people packed Dorey Park on Saturday for the fourth-annual Henrico County Juneteenth Celebration. The event offered a day of family fun, with performances on two stages, an expanded vendor fair, historical and educational exhibits, a kids’ zone and fireworks. "We want to educate and talk about the importance of what Juneteenth is, particularly to the African American community,...
'A Symbol of Support, Inclusivity and Empowerment,' My Henrico Academy graduates class of 2024
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My Henrico Academy, a county program launched in 2019 to engage multicultural communities and promote civic involvement, held its fourth graduation June 6 at the Henrico Theatre. The 18 graduates are now equipped to serve as leaders and ambassadors in their communities. Dayana Bjorkman, a native of Colombia, said she applied to the program in hopes of helping others and learning more about coun...
2nd annual Phirst Pham Food Drive to be held Saturday, June 15 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
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Organizers are hoping to collect 6,300 pounds of canned and other nonperishable food through the second-annual Phirst Pham Food Drive on Saturday, June 15. The Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, at 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., will serve as a drop-off site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Voter registration also will be available for eligible residents. The drive is organized by the Xi Delta Lambda Chapter of ...
‘Homelessness is solvable’; Virginia Supportive Housing, other partners celebrate Cool Lane Commons
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The opening of Cool Lane Commons has done more than revive a vacant building and offer stable housing for residents in crisis. It’s also brought the Richmond region closer to ending homelessness. On June 11, Henrico County officials joined representatives of the nonprofit Virginia Supportive Housing, the City of Richmond and others to celebrate the opening of the $24 million apartment community...
NOVA plans to build 1,000-seat mezzanine at its aquatics center at Regency
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The NOVA Aquatics Center at Regency is positioning to attract prestigious regional, state and national swim meets with its planned addition of a 1,000-seat mezzanine. Officials announced the project at a June 12 news conference, saying it could help the facility attract 60,000 visitors and more than $20 million in economic activity each year. “That kind of activity will supercharge Regency’s re...
The light at the end of the tunnel for a group of turtles at Cobbs Creek Reservoir
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During a recent inspection of the 84-inch conduit pipe that will both send water to the reservoir and to the river when needed, four painted turtles were discovered lounging at the bottom of the inlet/outlet tower. They were carried out by county staff and contractors through the pipe that is buried 160 feet beneath the top of the dam.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden introduces electric vehicle chargers
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden introduces electric vehicle chargers
Henrico to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15 with music, fireworks and more at Dorey Park
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Henrico to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15 with music, fireworks and more at Dorey Park
High quality of Henrico's athletic fields attracts tournaments, interest in cricket
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High quality of Henrico's athletic fields attracts tournaments, interest in cricket
Ribbon Cutting for Restroom Facility Along Virginia Capital Trail - May 30, 2024
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Ribbon Cutting for Restroom Facility Along Virginia Capital Trail - May 30, 2024
With tourism thriving, Henrico records its highest-ever monthly total for hotel/motel tax revenues
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With tourism thriving, Henrico records its highest-ever monthly total for hotel/motel tax revenues
Showtime. All the Time - Episode 7: Lane Casadonte - Sports Director WTVR
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Showtime. All the Time - Episode 7: Lane Casadonte - Sports Director WTVR
Wilkinson Road Culvert Replacement Update - Spring 2024
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Wilkinson Road Culvert Replacement Update - Spring 2024
Henrico PAL Executive Director Kenny Ragland elected National PAL president
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Henrico PAL Executive Director Kenny Ragland elected National PAL president
Tuckahoe Talk - May 20, 2024
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Tuckahoe Talk - May 20, 2024
Henrico Happenings - Episode 51 - High School Graduation
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Henrico Happenings - Episode 51 - High School Graduation
'We are delivering something transformational': Henrico announces $60M affordable housing trust fund
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'We are delivering something transformational': Henrico announces $60M affordable housing trust fund
Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Team podcast: Mosquitoes
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Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Team podcast: Mosquitoes
Henrico Affordable Housing Trust announcement - May 16, 2024
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Henrico Affordable Housing Trust announcement - May 16, 2024
Broadband Access Initiative Receives Federal Funding - May 13, 2024
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Broadband Access Initiative Receives Federal Funding - May 13, 2024
The Henrico Way, Every Day: Jim Weinpress
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The Henrico Way, Every Day: Jim Weinpress
Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Team podcast: National Bike Month and Heart Health
Просмотров 90Месяц назад
Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Team podcast: National Bike Month and Heart Health