Henrico Schools scales up community visits • Henrico Small Business Spotlight: RVA Hot Wheelz

Henrico Newsflash – July 8, 2024

Jul 08, 2024

Henrico Schools scales up community visits in big push for engagement

Staff members from Henrico Schools’ Family and Community Engagement team are visiting 12 housing communities this summer to tackle a rising problem for many school systems post-pandemic: school absences. Click here to read more.

CRIME COVERAGE

TSA officials stop 19th firearm of 2024 at RIC checkpoint

A North Carolina man was arrested at Richmond International Airport after bringing a 9mm gun loaded gun with seven bullets in his carry-on items on what was the busiest day in Transportation Security Administration history nationwide. Click here to read more.

BUSINESS COVERAGE

Henrico Small Business Spotlight: RVA Hot Wheelz

Henrico-based RVA Hot Wheelz, the first and only Polaris Slingshot rental company in the region, aims to create an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike while giving back to the community. Click here to read more.

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

VDOT reopens Pemberton Road over I-64

Lakeside Farmers’ Market to host ‘Christmas in July’ event July 13

Take our civic participation survey for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

The Citizen is partnering with Stockton University to survey readers about their levels of civic participation as part of a national study. The survey is brief, your answers are confidential, and you’ll have a chance to win an Amazon gift card just for participating! Click here to take the survey by July 10.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR