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An 86-unit supportive housing apartment complex has officially opened its doors in Eastern Henrico County. Officials from Virginia Supportive Housing, Henrico and the city of Richmond gathered June 11 to celebrate the opening of the Cool Lane Commons complex, located at 1900 Cool Lane adjacent to the county's border with Richmond. The complex is open to unhoused and low-income residents from the region. All units are at least 500 square feet and include private bathrooms and kitchens with ful...

HCA Virginia will host "The Jubilee: A Celebrational Fair to Promote Healthy Living" June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Retreat Doctors' Hospital in Richmond to focus on mental health and provide attendees with tips and resources on how to live a well-balanced life. The event will include a panel discussion with healthcare professionals, low-impact exercises, and activities for all ages. It is free and open to the public. In addition to HCA Virginia healthcare professionals, community leaders ...

Students, parents also speak out on pay difference between theater teachers and athletic coaches After 19 years of serving as the Drama head for J.R. Tucker High School, putting on dozens of plays, musicals, and one act shows, theater teacher Lisa Dyer will be stepping down from her after school position. It was a very difficult decision to make, Dyer said, but she could not continue to justify working hundreds of hours after school each year to be paid less than what head coaches at her high...

For the third consecutive year, the University of Richmond culinary team won a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation Team Competition. The four-person team, composed of UR Dining Services staff members Richard Bollinger (catering chef), Dylan Moore (lead cook, Heilman Dining Center), Madeline Nathe (registered dietician) and Chris White (sous chef, Heilman Dining Center) competed in the event as part of the annual Chef Culinary Conference at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst....

The Library of Virginia has announced the 13 finalists for the People’s Choice Awards, which honors the most requested fiction and nonfiction titles published in Virginia, and a public vote through July will determine the winners. Winners will be announced at the 27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration Sept. 21; one winner in each category will receive a monetary prize of ,500. Public voting is open online through July 31. This year’s fiction category finalists include authors David ...

The University of Richmond recently earned two silver awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services for its demonstration kitchen and its International Education Week programs. in the "Residential Special Event of the Year" category, the university was honored for its cuisine during the 2023 International Education Week program, which focused on sustainable and local food. A total of 2,000 people attended the dinner, which focused on sustainable, fresh local i...