It may come as a shock for non-tech-savvy parents and grandparents, but their elementary-schoolers are already learning how to code. On Dec. 9, Henrico elementary school students and their families mastered binary codes, learned about algorithms, maneuvered computer-controlled robots, and were introduced to the basics of cybersecurity during an event held by CodeVA, a computer science education nonprofit. CodeVA’s “Family Code Adventure” event, hosted at the Oak Avenue Complex in Highland Springs, marked the end of “Computer Science Education Week” – now officially observed in Virginia. On Dec. 1, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an official proclamation that designated Dec. 4-10...Article Link

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The owners of a Varina farm are seeking Henrico County’s permission to allow weddings, events and a bed-and-breakfast at the site. In early November, Fleur-de-lis Farms owners John and Cappie Montgomery filed a provisional use permit application with the Henrico Planning Department, seeking approval to host agritourism events on their property. The Montgomerys see the expansion as a way to help sustain their operations. Driven by a desire to pursue mindful eating and sustainable food production, John Montgomery, a personal injury lawyer at Traylor, Montgomery & Elliott, and his wife, Cappie, a paralegal, purchased their Varina property in 2017 with...Article Link

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NOV. 20 Trolley Eats & Groovin’ Gourmets, 8501 Sanford Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed an employee handle dirty pans and then touch clean equipment coming out of the dish machine without washing hands first; dish machine tester is not reaching the required temperature; single cutting boards are heavily scratched; wire racks in dish area are rusty; observed grease and food debris on shelves, under grill and flat tops, and inside hand sink in dish area. NOV. 21 Taco Bell, 11242 Patterson Avenue – No violations reported during a routine inspection. Mr. Wong II...Article Link

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The Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a plan to build a new Sheetz gas station on Staples Mill Road in Henrico County. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article Link

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Editor's note: An earlier version of this article included the actual names of the students quoted within it. Following publication of the article, the students requested that their names be removed, and the Citizen obliged. The Citizen often uses only first names or pseudonyms for students or minors, but did not do so initially in this article because the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities had indicated in advance that all attendees of this event and their parents had granted permission for the students to be interviewed and photographed. The Citizen also confirmed that permission with the students during their individual...Article Link

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1063 Nash Road - 5,000, 1,534 SF (built in 1986), from Jon and Barbara Gammon to Hanover Home Buyers LLC. 2665 Chancer Drive - 0,000, 1,500 SF (built in 1987), from Brittany L. Evans to WAG Investment LLC. 5408 Westbourne Drive - 5,000, 1,560 SF (built in 1956), from C. Wayne Goff to Ha and Dominic Vu. 1530 Patriot Circle - 0,000, 1,160 SF (built in 1998), from William T. Miller Jr. to Valerija McGeorge. 4137 English Holly Circle - 5,000, 1,316 SF (built in 2001), from Joan R. Shepherd to Karen Meadows. 2909 Greenway Avenue - 0,000, 1,320 SF...Article Link

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Henrico supervisors Tuesday removed from their agenda a proposed ordinance that would have banned firearms, ammunition and components from all county-owned and operated facilities, following a request from county administrators who want more time to consider feedback about the plan. The ordinance would prohibit everyone, including people concealed permit holders, from bringing firearms into county facilities and those used or controlled by entities created by the county (such as the new Henrico Sports and Events Center). Certain exemptions would exist for police, military and security officers, as well as for participants in specific events, such as sports competitions that may...Article Link

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Hanna Cillo of Henrico recently was named to the 2023 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) fall all-academic team for volleyball. The recognition honors sophomores, juniors and seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Cillo, a senior majoring in Art and Biology at Hamilton College in New York, is a graduate of Godwin High School. *** Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, recently initiated the following local students at Virginia Commonwealth University: Phillip Glass, Johnny Rogerville and Natasha Romero Moskala, of Henrico. Membership is by invitation only and...Article Link

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 The state needs to better fund the education of English language learners, despite recent budget increases, teachers in the field say. Educators report that English learners have increased needs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but there are not enough teachers or allocated funds, according to a Joint Legislative Audit and Commission review this year of Virginia’s K-12 funding. The commission evaluates state agencies and writes policy analysis at the request of the state legislature. The state Standards of Quality formula used to calculate staffing does not adequately account for higher needs students. It underestimates the number of second language...Article Link

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In an effort to eliminate underage and high-risk drinking, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority will begin accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant program Jan. 1. This is the ninth year Virginia ABC is offering grants to support alcohol education and prevention programs and projects throughout the commonwealth. Since 2013, Virginia ABC has awarded an average of ,000 each year through its grant program to Virginia organizations working to prevent underage and high-risk drinking. Organizations are eligible to receive as much as ,000 each to support evidence-based programs that have a long-lasting impact and encourage partnerships...Article Link

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