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VDACS grant program intended to address invasive blue catfish population
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting grant funding applications for a program designed to address the growing population of an invasive fish species in and around the Chesapeake Bay.
Children living in Gilpin Court push for speed bumps and crosswalks
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - One by one, 9 to 12-year-olds braved the podium Monday night, requesting council members to put traffic calming measures in their community. “I think we need a speed bump because people could get hurt, injured or put in the hospital by trying to get to the garden.” said one child part of Community Unity in Action. The local non-profit Kinfolk manages the project.
Richmond provides update on sewage leaks affecting James River
The City of Richmond has provided an update on the two sewage leaks which resulted in a significant amount of E. coli in the James River, as well as the city's efforts to fix a faulty pipe responsible for one of the leaks.
Glover Park’s second phase underway; completion expected by fall 2025
Today, it’s a mixture of mangled tree stumps and branches, underbrush and assorted other plant life. But by next fall, this undeveloped 73-acre site at Glover Park in Glen Allen will be home to two full-size turf baseball fields, a 1.75-acre turf dog park, a 5k trail, two playgrounds, two new turf multipurpose fields, a restroom complex, shade shelters and a lot more parking, among other amenities. Work on the long-awaited second phase of the park – involving acreage located behind the park’s four existing multipurpose fields and two sand volleyball courts – is now underway, following a series of delays that spanned nearly three years.
Henrico Fur Finder: July 24, 2024
Welcome to Henrico Fur Finder, where each week we highlight pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability and animals cannot be put on hold. The shelter, located at 10421 Woodman Road in Glen Allen, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only. For details, call (804) 727-8807 or visit henrico.us/police/animal-protection-unit.
Unwavering dedication to Richmond recognized for 14th year,VCU Medical Center ranked ‘Best Hospital’ in the metro area
RICHMOND – VCU Medical Center has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in the Richmond metro area for the 14th consecutive year and the No. 2 hospital in Virginia for a second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. The 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, also...
Mental wellness group marches Downtown Mall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A mental health and fentanyl poisoning awareness group took to Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall on July 20. Powhatan-based VIRGINIA Take a Walk With Us set up a tent on the East end of the mall and marched to the West end and back to spread the word. The non-profit group aims to improve community wellness by connecting people with mental health resources and promoting awareness of fentanyl poisoning.
Henrico Property Transactions: June 26-July 2, 2024
– $225,000, 1,848 SF (built in 1983), from Terry P. and Beverly S. Guidt to Throckmorton Contractor LLC. 406 Raines Avenue – $260,000, 960 SF (built in 1956), from Deane M. and Tiffany Walden to Michael and Lilia Amadeo. 2304 Lenora Lane – $291,000, 1,560 SF (built in 1954),...
Virginia man arrested after shooting 2 people, running woman over with his car
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A man is in custody in connection to a shooting early Wednesday morning that left two people injured. Investigators say the man also ran over a woman with his car before leaving the area. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Ashby Drive...
Police ID 3 Dead In High-Speed, DUI Crash In Fairfax County
Police have identified the three people killed in a Fairfax County crash Tuesday, July 23.The 2024 Acura Integra driven by Corey Rogers, 46, of Reston, was heading south on West Ox Road when Rogers failed to negotiate a turn and struck a cement jersey wall at Route 29 in Legato around 3:55 a.m., co…
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