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VPLC establishes in-person hours to help renters facing eviction
The Richmond Public Library and Virginia Poverty Law Center have announced new in-person assistance hours and locations to help local renters who are facing potential eviction. The assistance being offered is geared towards helping tenants prepare for court proceedings. The VPLC has set up an Eviction Defense Center to provide...
Augusta Transit fixed route, paratransit services, Richmond transit service suspended until further notice
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Due to the ongoing severe impacts of Hurricane Helene on the highways, utility, and road infrastructure, Augusta Transit has announced that the Augusta Transit fixed route and paratransit services as well as Richmond Transit service are suspended until further notice out of an abundance of caution. Major disruption to routes […]
Henrico hosting Active Aging Week Walk and Fitness Forum Oct. 3
Henrico County is hosting its first Active Aging Week Walk and Fitness Forum Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The free event is designed for residents ages 50 and older and will include a variety of activities, resources and services tailored to their needs.
Richmond's shrinking poverty rate
The share of metro Richmond residents living in poverty last year was the lowest it's been in over a decade, recent census data shows. Why it matters: The poverty rate has been declining locally and statewide over the years as wages have increased, particularly for low-income workers. By the numbers:...
VMFA's popular hill is closed for repairs until late November
Part of the VMFA lawn is closed for business.Why it matters: It's not permanent, but there won't be any (warm) happy hour picnics on the hill before Thanksgiving-ish.The big picture: This section of the Sculpture Garden with the stairs next to King Neptune is under repair and maintenance until Nov. 26, VMFA spokesperson Amy Peck tells Axios.Work began on Sept. 3 to avoid overlap with booked outdoor events, Peck says.What you can expect: A fountain that works.Construction will also include replacing the granite steps, installing granite cobblestones and repairing the upper fountain.And visitors will soon be able to sit on...
Hopewell: Virginia American Water replaces old pipes downtown, road closure, two days
HOPEWELL — On Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1, Hopewell Street will be closed between East Broadway and East City Point Road from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last Thursday, Virginia American Water began a project to replace old pipes in this area of Hopewell. The water service will not be interrupted...
Business in brief: Sept. 30, 2024
Recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: White Holdings Trucking, LLC – renewed its lease of 3,555 SF of industrial space at 2032-D Dabney Road (Gregg Beck represented the landlord); Impact Services, Inc. – leased 3,192 SF of industrial space at 2521 Grenoble Road (Chrissy Chappell represented the landlord).
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