Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are arriving in Henrico County and the Metro Richmond Region beginning Monday in some spots, following their Sept. 12 approval by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Everyone aged 6 months and older is eligible to receive a 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine, which will be available at pharmacies and physicians’ offices, as well as federally qualified health centers, free clinics, and local health department offices. Henricoans should speak with their healthcare providers about receiving the vaccine. The new COVID-19 vaccines are designed to target the Omicron variant XBB.1.5. Studies have shown that...Article Link

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During its Sept. 14 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission endorsed a proposal to rezone 14 acres at the intersection of East Parham Road and Park Central Drive to allow the construction of an office park hosting a mixture retail, light industrial facilities such as laboratories, office space, and service businesses. The site currently is wooded and sits next to warehouses, a daycare facility, offices, and a stormwater pond, as well as single family homes on the other side of Parham Road. The development would include two one-story buildings no higher than 45 feet each, and parking, with entrances from Parham...Article Link

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*Sponsored content* I am often approached by people wondering what is personal branding and how does your personal appearance play a hand in it? Wikipedia defines personal branding as “the conscious and intentional effort to create and influence public perception of an individual by positioning them as an authority." As a business owner, knowing how to curate your personal brand is significantly impactful to the way you are perceived by clients and prospects, and ultimately, impact your ability to attract clients. Let’s dive into the specifics of how your wardrobe impacts your personal brand: 1. Know who you are – and what...Article Link

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4900 block of Radford Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of heroin and cocaine and a warrant service at a community center Sept. 8 at 4:29 p.m. 5000 block of Nine Mile Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, other state criminal violations, and a warrant service at a department/discount store Sept. 8 at 5:32 p.m. North Parham Road at Mayland Drive – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence at a vehicle accident Sept. 8 at 11:27 p.m. Mechanicsville Turnpike at...Article Link

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Henrico Recreation and Parks will host Salsa at Sunset at Deep Run Park on Friday, Sept. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be group instruction, food trucks and dancing. Bring a chair and water bottle. Family-friendly. Admission is free. For details, email [email protected] or visit henrico.us/calendar/salsa-at-sunset-2023. *** The Henrico Theatre Company will present “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 8 p.m. Sept. 15-16 and at 3 p.m. Sept. 17. A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her Black fiance home to meet them....Article Link

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Virginia hotel employees are being trained how to recognize and report the signs of human trafficking in an effort to reduce the number of victims. The 30-minute, online training program officially launched this year. Current employees had to complete the course by the end of June. The General Assembly passed and funded a bill last year allowing the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to create the online course. Del. Shelly A. Simonds, D-Newport News, sponsored the measure. The course is free to employees and must be completed after six months of employment and every two years. There are over...Article Link

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* Sponsored content* Special dancers with special needs! We are Miracles in Motion (MIM), a 501c3 local Richmond non-profit organization that provides quality dance instruction to people with special needs while promoting awareness in the community through the joy of dancing. Raising a child with special needs is challenging. Finding a place where they fit in is even more challenging! MIM provides an inclusive environment where children and adults with special needs can fit in and learn to express themselves through the artistry of dance. We offer a complete dance education along with structured choreography in a dance studio setting....Article Link

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AUG. 25 Arby’s, 8900 Quioccasin Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: food debris found on slicer; temperatures of corned beef in boats and brisket on the line are elevated; the thermometer inside the two-door lowboy is innacurate; there is no chemical residual in wiping cloth solution; cups are overfilled in the dispenser; faucet and spray hose attachment at three-compartment sink are dirty; three-compartment sink faucet will not stop running; gasket to walk-in freezer is dirty. Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 11784 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine...Article Link

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The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for its 2023 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. The annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school entries (grades 9-12). The essay topic for the 2023 contest is “A Virginian Who Served in The Military During the Korean War Era Who Inspires Me.”  Students may consider a member of their family, of their community, or any Virginian who served in any branch of the...Article Link

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*Sponsored content* When asked why she chose to run for Henrico Circuit Court Clerk, Gray Montrose says: “to make a difference.” The Circuit Court Clerk is one of three nonpartisan constitutional offices in Henrico, along with the Sheriff and Commonwealth’s Attorney. If elected this November, Ms. Montrose would be the first Democrat to serve as Clerk since 1991. “A lot hasn’t changed since 1991,” says Montrose, pointing to forms still filled out by hand and a lack of information available via the court’s website. Henrico’s Circuit Court was the last in Virginia to adopt electronic filing and keeps online access...Article Link

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