Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region • Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

Henrico Newsflash – March 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin headed up the dignitaries who celebrated the official opening of Amazon’s Richmond Fulfillment Center in Henrico County March 25, as he participated in ceremonies that included a ribbon-cutting and the presentation of a flag that had flown over the Virginia Capitol.

But it was the Henrico officials who were in full celebration mode at the event, citing the benefits of Amazon’s educational programs, job opportunities, charitable contributions and local school partnerships. Click here to read more

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility

A delegation of federal lawmakers visited the U.S. Postal Service’s Sandston Sorting Facility and Distribution Center March 23 to assess the ongoing mail delivery issues in the region. The trip came after months of efforts from the Virginia delegation to address the mail delivery issues in the Richmond area.

The center is currently undergoing an audit by the USPS Office of Inspector General, which is designed to evaluate the efficacy and operational impacts of changes made as part of the Postal Service’s “Delivering for America Plan.” Click here to read more

EDUCATION COVERAGE

Milestones: March 26, 2024

Nominate a teacher by March 31 for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

In May, the Henrico Citizen will publish its 12th Henrico's Top Teachers issue, profiling 20 of the top teachers in Henrico County, from the preschool through high school levels. We encourage you to nominate one, or several, of the current teachers who have made a difference in your life, or in the lives of your children, friends, brothers or sisters. Public and private school teachers are eligible to be nominated. To nominate a teacher (or teachers), please click here.

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