Virginia to phase out single-use plastics at state agencies; Greenbaum kicks off CACGA season with live performance

Henrico Newsflash – Mar. 23, 2021

Mar 23, 2021

Virginia to phase out single-use plastics at state agencies

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reducing Virginia’s reliance on single-use plastics, which pollute waterways, harm fish and wildlife, and take up space in landfills. The order puts the state on a path to eliminate most single-use plastics at state agencies, colleges, and universities by imposing a near-term ban on several common disposable plastics and requiring the phase out of other items by 2025.

ENTERTAINMENT COVERAGE

Greenbaum kicks off CACGA season with live performance

The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen kicked off its 2021 season with a performance March 21 by Richmond artist Susan Greenbaum, who entertained a socially distanced audience of about 150 spectators with a mix of covers and original songs.

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Homeless Reduction Grants to boost supportive housing

Henrico County CASA welcomes 6 new advocates

TRANSPORTATION COVERAGE

GRTC reports 68th COVID-19 case

SPORTS COVERAGE

Beef Up Your Health 10k debuts at Richmond Raceway Aug. 28

Nomination process open for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

The pandemic interrupted our annual Henrico’s Top Teachers section in 2020, but it’s back in 2021! There’s never been a school year quite like this one, and we know that teachers have been working even harder than normal to make sure their students have everything they need to succeed. Now we want to hear about those who have gone above and beyond. Nominate a great Henrico teacher (or several) today.