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Beth Ann Fennelly is the former poet laureate of Mississippi and the author of seven books, including Heating and Cooling and The Titled World. In today's episode, Annmarie and Beth Ann discuss her latest book, The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs, and what we can learn from everyday moments observed with extraordinary clarity and humor. Episode Sponsors: Square Books – A general independent bookstore on the historic town square of Oxford, Mississippi, home of the University of Mississippi and many great writers, including William Faulkner, Barry Hannah, Larry Brown, and, for a time, both Willie Morris and John Grisham. Square Books is known for its strong selection of literary fiction, books on the American South and by Southern writers, and its emphasis on books for children. The store hosts the popular Thacker Mountain radio show and over 150 author events a year. Stop by our Oxford location or shop online at squarebooks.com. Fountain Bookstore – An independent, general, full-service bookstore serving the Metro Richmond area and the world! Fountain hosts more author programming than any other entity in the state of Virginia. We also ship autographed copies worldwide. Come check us out! You'll find enthusiastic booksellers happy to talk about their favorite titles. Or find us online at fountainbookstore.com. Titles by Beth Ann Fennelly  Open House Tender Hooks Unmentionables Great with Child: Letters to a Young Mother The Tilted World, coauthored with Tom Franklin Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs  The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs Additional Titles Mentioned in This Episode  House of Smoke, by John T. Edge Me vs. Slugs: Pandemic Edition, by Beth Ann Fennelly Outtakes from the Highlight Reel, by Beth Ann Fennelly Follow Beth Ann Fennelly: Facebook: @BethAnnFennelly Instagram: @bethannfennelly Threads: @bethannfennelly Substack: The BethAnnigan bethannfennelly.com **Writing Workshops:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below.  For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here.  For anyone interested in an evening class to jumpstart your creative practice, you can sign up here. And if you'd like to travel with your writing, Annmarie is leading a writing retreat in Paris this June. Join us! Photo Credit: Paul Gandy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times Bestselling author of six award-winning novels, including Yellow Wife and The House of Eve. In today's episode, Annmarie and Sadeqa discuss her latest novel, Keeper of Lost Children, and how one American woman's vision in post WWII Germany changed the course of countless lives. Episode Sponsors: Fountain Bookstore – An independent, general, full-service bookstore serving the Metro Richmond area and the world! Fountain hosts more author programming than any other entity in the state of Virginia. We also ship autographed copies worldwide. Come check us out! You'll find enthusiastic booksellers happy to talk about their favorite titles. Or find us online at fountainbookstore.com. Politics and Prose – DC's premier independent bookstore and cultural hub. At Politics and Prose, we're devoted to cultivating community and strengthening the common good through books, programs, and a respectful exchange of ideas. And we're committed to exceptional customer service and to the values of independence, inclusion, and diversity. Stop by one of our Washington, DC locations or shop online at politics-prose.com. Titles by Sadeqa Johson  Keeper of Lost Children Yellow Wife The House of Eve Second House from the Corner And Then There Was Me Additional Titles Mentioned in This Episode  Broken Country, by Clare Leslie Hall Harlem Rhapsody, by Victoria Christopher Murray Follow Sadeqa Johnson: Facebook: @SadeqaJohnson Instagram: @sadeqasays TikTok: @sadeqasays www.sadeqa.net **Writing Workshops:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below.  For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here.  For anyone interested in a memoir writing class, you can sign up here. And if you're looking to write and learn with Sadeqa, she's hosting a writing retreat in Arcachon, France this April. You can sign up here. And if you'd like to travel with Annmarie is leading a writing workshop in Paris this June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. The phrase line of duty often feels abstract, until a single moment changes everything. For former Richmond, Virginia police officer Cheryl Ann Nici-O'Connell, that moment came in October of 1984, when a routine off-duty assignment turned into a life-altering ambush by a fugitive mass murderer. Look for The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Now, decades later, her story is being shared in a special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available across Facebook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and most major podcast platforms. It's not just as a story of survival, but as a powerful account of resilience, recovery, and a troubling response from the very city she served. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . An Ordinary Shift That Became a Nightmare At just 24 years old, Officer Cheryl Nici-O'Connell was working an off-duty uniformed job at the Richmond Marriott Hotel on a Friday night, hoping to earn some extra income. At the same time, law enforcement across the Richmond area was urgently searching for a suspect wanted in a triple murder and the attempted murder of a sheriff's deputy. Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms. Unknowingly, Nici-O'Connell came face-to-face with that very fugitive. “I was ambush attacked and shot in the head from three-to-five feet away by a total stranger,” she recalled. The gunman aimed directly at her temple, firing a .357 Magnum loaded with a .38-caliber round. The bullet entered her face, tore through her mouth, and lodged just an eighth of an inch from her carotid artery. Doctors did not expect her to survive the night. “It Looked Like Red Paint Was Being Poured Over Everything” The moments after the shooting are forever etched into her memory. “The next thing I know, I heard a loud explosion,” she said. “I looked toward Broad Street, and everything was blurry. It looked like someone was pouring red paint over a picture of Broad Street.” Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Against all odds, she lived. Her survival, she says, was not hers alone. “I'm here to tell you if it was not for the support of the police officers I worked with, and also the Richmond community, I would not be here today.” That support, from fellow officers and everyday citizens, stood in stark contrast to what followed. The Aftermath: Survival Was Only the Beginning While Cheryl Nici-O'Connell fought through a long and painful recovery, she also faced what she describes as shocking treatment by city government after the shooting. In the podcast interview, she speaks candidly about the challenges that came not from the gunshot wound, but from navigating a system that failed to fully support a wounded officer. Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. The special episode can be found on The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and across most podcast platforms where listeners will find authentic law enforcement stories. Her attacker was eventually arrested, tried, and sentenced to multiple life terms. Yet the trauma never truly ended. In 2002, and nearly every year since, Nici-O'Connell has been required to relive the attack during parole hearings. “I wish I could forget,” she said quietly. Turning Pain Into Purpose Today, Cheryl Nici-O'Connell is retired from law enforcement but far from finished serving. She is actively involved with Richmond United for Law Enforcement, an organization founded on January 2, 2015, dedicated to bringing together law enforcement and the Metro Richmond and Tri-Cities communities of Virginia. Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. The full podcast episode is streaming now on their website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Her story, shared through interviews, public speaking, and now this special podcast episode, stands as a reminder of the real human cost behind the badge, and the responsibility cities have to care for those who put their lives on the line. “I still work to help others,” she says, a testament to a resilience forged in unimaginable circumstances. A Story That Still Matters Cheryl Nici-O'Connell's journey is not just about surviving a bullet fired by a mass murderer. It is about accountability, compassion, and the long road officers walk after the headlines fade. Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. Her full story can be heard on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, streaming now on Facebook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube and most major podcast platforms. It's a special episode that confronts the realities of service, sacrifice, and survival head-on. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Listeners can tune in on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most every major Podcast platform and follow updates on Facebook, Instagram, and other major News outlets. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com . Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . Police Shot by a Mass Murderer: She Survived and the City's Response Shocked Her. Special Episode. Attributions WRIC WWBT WFXR TV Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Metro Richmond localities join to support the region's homeless population; new poll shows Spanberger, Hashmi, Miyares with leads in statewide races; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Today, the Safari heads back to the Metro Richmond Zoo to bring you the story of Poppy, the world-famous baby pygmy hippo that is taking the internet by storm! Come meet mom, dad, and America's Princess, Poppy! You'll get to hear a lot of cool stuff about pygmy hippos and what having a sudden celebrity has been like for the zookeepers and the rest of the staff at the zoo! EPISODE LINKS: metrorichmondzoo.com @metrorichmondzoo ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on the socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads to the Metro Richmond Zoo for our first episode from this facility. We talk about all kinds of stuff, including a huge penguin colony, a special friendship between a cheetah and a dog, a binturong who is the most binturong to ever binturong, snow leopard cubs, and more! This is a really fun and freewheeling interview! EPISODE LINKS: @metrorichmondzoo on socials metrorichmondzoo.com ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Move over Moo Deng, there's a new viral baby pygmy hippo on the internet.  And this one’s in Virginia. Brad Kutner traveled to the Metro Richmond Zoo where the yet-to-be-named baby is stirring up interest online and in person. 

Some Glen Allen HS students are featured in a new PBS series; an Arizona man dies in a crash on I-95 in Henrico; Henrico and other Metro Richmond localities earn state grant funding for economic development initiative; pavement project will close some lanes on I-295 in Henrico Friday and Saturday.Support the show

Older adults age 55 and up accounted for 44% of the homeless population in the Greater Richmond region, according to a recent annual count. Homelessness in the region increased 20% from 2023, while older adult homelessness rose two percentage points, based on recent data collected by the Homeward VA point-in-time count. Older adults have vulnerabilities that don't exist for other renters or homeowners, according to Benjamin Teresa, the director of RVA Eviction Lab. Limited income, medical costs, rising housing costs, evictions and more can all factor into the displacement of older adults. Like others in the region, older adults face...Article LinkSupport the show

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week that 21 projects focused on creating workforce pipelines for specific industries and helping attract and expand Virginia-based businesses in critical industries have been awarded a total of more than .5 million in grant funding from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia initiative. Among the planning grants awarded was one for ,500 for a Greater Richmond cluster analysis involving Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield counties and the city of Richmond, approvals. The Greater Richmond Partnership will analyze the Richmond subregion and make recommendations on strategies for growing clusters specific to the area. The foundational research...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico Police officials are asking for the public's help to find a man (pictured above) who they are calling a person of interest in several vehicle break-ins and the report of a stolen auto in the Rocketts Landing area. The thefts occurred between Sept. 13 and Sept. 21 in the area of Old Main Street. In addition to the stolen vehicle, multiple victims reported that cash and personal items were stolen from their vehicles, according to police. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man in the photo to call (804) 501-5000 or submit a tip anonymously to Metro Richmond...Article LinkSupport the show

A man posing as a love interest is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from women he met on dating sites, according to the Hanover County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, Nicholas Lauser, allegedly meets women using dating websites and makes them fall in love with him, the sheriff's office said. After building romantic relationships, Lauser then allegedly scams the women for large sums of money. Detectives are asking for the public's help to identify Lauser (pictured above). Anyone with information about Lauser or his scams is asked to call the Hanover County Sheriff's Office at (804) 365-6401. Tips also may...Article LinkSupport the show

Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers and the Richmond Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for several car break-ins in the city's bottom area. The suspect, 36-year-old Marvin Robinson Jr., also is accused of larceny and destruction of property. Police say he is a Black man who is 5 foot 10 and weighs approximately 240 pounds. Robinson's last known address was in Richmond. He is believed to be hanging out in the Southside area. Anyone with information about Robinson or other wanted criminals in Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Charles City, New Kent, Goochland, and Caroline County...Article LinkSupport the show

Metro Richmond's homeless population has grown; three new state troopers assigned to Henrico; your chance to become an amateur beekeeper; some older Virginians may be missing out on SNAP benefits; Henrico Theatre Company announces its 45th season; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen plans ‘Art Night' next month.Support the Show.

Data from Homeward's recent point in time homelessness count shows nearly 100 more people were experiencing homelessness this summer than last year. The July count found 585 people experiencing homelessness in the area, up from 486 last year. According to the report, 267 of those people were living on the streets and in cars, while 318 were in shelters. Homeward works to end homelessness in the region. The report also found that the median length of time someone has been experiencing homelessness is 2.4 years, with the most common reasons for homelessness being a family breakdown (30%), unemployment (21%), eviction...Article LinkSupport the Show.

To honor the recently retired president of Richmond Region Tourism, Henrico County officials will dedicate a street sign Aug. 14 for the Honorary Jack Berry Way at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The sign will be located near the parking lot entrance from Telegraph Road. The sign is designed to commemorate Berry's more than 30 years of service to the tourism industry in Metro Richmond. In December 1992, Berry was named president and CEO of the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, now known as Richmond Region Tourism, and he spent the following decades helping to...Article LinkSupport the Show.

A former First Lady of Virgnia has died; Metro Richmond may escape the worst of Tropical Storm Debby; new service between Florida and RIC is announced; Richmond Raceway officials prepare for their race weekend; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.Support the Show.

New on-demand public transportation service arrives in Eastern Henrico; business is poppin' for one Henrico nine-year-old; 40 Metro Richmond musicians earn music prize; Susan Greenbaum to perform in Glen Allen.Support the Show.

The Greater Richmond Transit Company launched the final LINK Microtransit zone of its pilot program July 1, providing free on-demand transit to members of the Sandston and Elko communities in Eastern Henrico. The program, which GRTC has been developing since 2021, seeks to expand its reach throughout Metro Richmond to areas not supported by the traditional bus system. LINK Microtransit vans bring riders from any point within their zone to any other point in the zone, GRTC spokesperson and communications specialist Henry Bendon said. GRTC's LINK zones were chosen based on a need for transit in specific areas in the...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Newlin Music Prize has announced that 40 musicians from the Richmond region will receive a total of ,500 as part of an endowment to support local artists. The Newlin Music Prize, established in 2022, recognizes the best full-length album from the Richmond area based solely on artistic merit. A jury of more than 100 members from the Richmond arts community selects 20 albums to be considered for the award each year. In a statement, Newlin Music Prize president Doug Nunnally said that the organization was established to elevate all artists within Richmond's music scene, not just the winner of...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Leadership Metro Richmond will host two identical virtual workshops designed for nonprofit organizations that want to learn about effective board of directors governance. The workshops, "Board Essentials," will take place on Zoom Wednesday, July 24 from noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, July 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The same content will be presented each time. Attendees will be able to learn from experienced nonprofit experts who will share their insights and help them build better boards. The workshops will help attendees gain a better understanding of the roles, responsibilities and key characteristics of nonprofit boards and learn...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Several members of Metro Richmond's Congressional delegation met with U.S. Postmaster Louis DeJoy recently to receive an update on the status of the Postal Service's ongoing efforts to improve mail delivery in the region. The on-time delivery rate for first-class mail in Virginia has improved slightly in 2024, but it's still not enough to meet the USPS's goal of 93%, according to members of the delegation, which included U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-7th District) and Rob Wittman (R-1st District) and an official from the office of U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-4th District)....Article LinkSupport the Show.

A man broke into a Doswell convenience store, stole cash and cigarettes and left behind a cache of stolen items in his vehicle, and Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's help to find him. The incident happened May 21 at the Doswell County Mart in the 16000 block of Washington Highway in Hanover County. The victim said that the suspect broke into his business overnight. Security video captured the incident, in which a light-skinned black or Hispanic male exited an older model red Ford F-150 holding what appeared to be a tire iron or crowbar. The suspect attempted to...Article LinkSupport the Show.

 It's been a busy time over at the Henrico County Sports and Events Center. The center recently hosted the National Futsal Training Camp, just the latest event to takeover the center since it opened near the old Virginia Center Commons mall last November. “We've hosted the A-10 Women's Basketball Championship, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame [and] the National Wheelchair Basketball National Championship,” Dennis Bickmeier, executive director of the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority, said. “We've had meetings and trade shows. We even did a little mini concert last year.” Championships, meetings, trade shows and concerts in venues across...Article LinkSupport the Show.

After distributing more than 80,000 pairs of new shoes to students in need during the past 17 years, the New Shoes for Back to School ministry is returning to Richmond for an in-person shoe-giveaway event on Labor Day, Sept. 2. The event will be held at Third Street Bethel A.M.E, 614 North Third Street in Richmond, and is open to students from throughout the Metro Richmond area in grades K-12. Each child is eligible for one pair of shoes. Families will be lined up outside the church beginning at 8 a.m. and will be given a number to mark their...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Plans for a Dollar Tree in Henrico are recommended for denial; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces its new season; Climate Resilient RVA launches survey to help form comprehensive action plan for Metro Richmond; Henrico earns 52 NACo awards.Support the Show.

The Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation recently made a ,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond as part of nearly million in donations it is making to various youth initiatives nationwide. The foundation is donating [post_excerpt] million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the remaining million will be divided between more than 300 local youth-serving nonprofits across the country. “Strengthening our local communities through our local grants program is core to the Buffalo Wild Wings culture,” said Tristan Meline, Buffalo Wild Wings CMO and Foundation board chair. “We're honored to partner with...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is expanding its Virginia Breeze Bus Lines bus service with a fifth route, the Tidewater Current, that will connect Harrisonburg with Virginia Beach 365 days a year. The route's exact stops have not yet been determined but are likely to include Metro Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, New Kent, Newport News and Virginia Beach. The line is expected to launch in 2025 and will offer daily bi-directional service. A one-way trip is estimated to take about 6.5 hours. DRPT officials said that the expansion of service reflects an effort to serve underserved and rural...Article LinkSupport the Show.

After decades of service, the Richmond West Breakfast Lions Club is folding this year because of dwindling membership. As a local affiliate of Lions Clubs International, which was founded in 1917 in Chicago and currently has more than 1.4 million members worldwide, the club has been an active part of the Henrico and Metro Richmond community. Throughout the years, the club has fundraised, held events, and organized collection drives to aid community members both in the Richmond area and internationally. Through these collection drives for essential items including hearing aids and eyeglasses, as well as through holding holiday events for...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Jenkins Foundation has announced grants to 17 local nonprofits that are working to improve the health of the Richmond region. The grants are being distributed in two parts this year; the organization averages .6 million in grants annually. The money can be used to expand or continue providing services. The Jenkins Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports health equity through partnerships with community organizations and initiatives. Its mission is to improve the health of disadvantaged communities through community-based health services, especially for uninsured and underinsured people in the Metro Richmond region. The recipients are: • Access Now, Inc. ...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The James River Association has announced a series of new guided river trips as part of its "Connect with the James" program. The trips are planned in the Metro Richmond region as well as in the Lynchburg and Williamsburg areas and are open to the public. In the Richmond region, the program will offer pontoon boat cruises featuring a chance for participants to watch Atlantic sturgeon breach and learn how to sketch the river, while also learning about the JRA's river restoration efforts. “We're excited to resume our Connect with the James programming for 2024 and offer some wonderful opportunities...Article LinkSupport the Show.

A teenager was shot and killed while attending a party in Hanover County in April, and police need your help finding the suspect. The shooting occurred on April 6 in the 6000 block of McClellan Road, according to the Hanover County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they found the teen suffering from gunshot wounds that had occurred during a party. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect, and they're asking for any video, audio or pictures to be sent to a community portal. If you have any information about...Article LinkSupport the show

Two Henrico brothers are bringing their synth pop sound to the music scene. Chip and Chris Cosby, along with keyboardist and bass player Wes Tatum, are sharing their love for 1980s rock and classic 2000s pop with listeners in Metro Richmond and beyond. The pair of brothers from Henrico graduated from Godwin High School and Virginia Commonwealth University before coming together to form the synth pop group Heartracer. Since then, Heartracer has amassed more than 1.5 million plays on Spotify, most recently releasing it latest album, The Feel, late last year. Chip and Chris Cosby took their long-standing love of...Article LinkSupport the show

Our recap from a busy spring break week includes good news about a Highland Springs teen whose abduction prompted an Amber Alert; details about two solar eclipse events today; the first residents moving into a formerly vacant assisted living facility on the Henrico-Richmond line; a Yorktown woman arrested after bringing a loaded gun to RIC; school staffers demand equal pay raises; good news about Henrico Schools' first dual language immersion program; an audit sheds light on Metro Richmond's recent mail troubles; Henrico receives state funding for a mental health and detox center.Support the show

Voted one of the best antique shops in not only Metro Richmond, but in the state of Virginia, RVA Antiques and Home Decor in Lakeside is a small business that wants to redefine antique and vintage pieces. Owners Dean Lewis and Larry Hardy purchased the antique shop and helped ingrain it into the fabric of the local community, embodying the spirit of inclusivity and warmth while changing the narrative around antique shops around the state. The journey of RVA Antiques is rooted in a shared passion for the timeless appeal of antiques. Hardy, a former principal in Hanover County, and...Article LinkSupport the show

Gather Workspaces, a shared workspace for professionals, is marking its 10th anniversary with a celebration of its seven locations in Metro Richmond and Hampton Roads. Gather provides professional coworking, private office space, and event services at its location, including one in Henrico's West Broad Village. “We are incredibly proud to reach this momentous milestone of 10 years,” said Doug White, Founder and CEO of Gather Workspaces. “Since our inception, our mission has been to create a space where professionals can not only work but also build relationships and achieve their business goals. This anniversary is a testament to the hard...Article LinkSupport the show

This week, Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's help to identify and locate a missing larceny suspect in Henrico. On March 6, at about 1:30 p.m., police responded to the 7700 block of East Parham Road after reports of a larceny. Officers reviewed surveillance cameras from the area and located a female (pictured above) wearing red scrubs, blue jeans, grey and white shoes, glasses, and a hat who left the area in an unknown direction. Police are currently offering a cash reward of up to [post_excerpt],000 to anyone with information related to this incident. If you have any answers,...Article LinkSupport the show

The average cost of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in the Richmond region rose 13 cents in a week – to .40 – as of March 21, according to data from AAA. Statewide, the average cost rose 11 cents, to .39, while the national average did the same, climbing to .52. The increases come amid rising demand, which has been fueled by a number of factors including rising inflation and transportation costs, according to AAA officials. Data from the Energy Information Administration indicates that domestic gas demand decreased slightly from 9.04 million barrels per day last week to 8.81 million...Article LinkSupport the show

Funding for several projects that will impact Henrico County was part of federal legislation that averted a partial government shutdown recently. The 7.5 billion government shutdown settlement will fund federal departments, including the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. It also includes nearly 8 million for Virginia-specific projects secured by Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. That amount includes several projects that will impact Henrico: • million for the Better Housing Coalition to construct 106 affordable rental units as part of the Carter Woods III development in Eastern Henrico; • [post_excerpt].67 million...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico County's population grew at a slower rate in 2023 that the populations of six of the seven other largest Metro Richmond localities, according to a population estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday. The agency estimated that Henrico's population grew by just 207 people from 2022 to 2023 (or 0.06%) – to a total of 334,760, or 145 residents lower than its 2020 estimated population. Of the 133 localities in Virginia, the Census Bureau estimated that 83 saw a population growth last year; Henrico ranked 81st among that group. Meanwhile, Chesterfield County's estimated population grew by more than...Article LinkSupport the show

Leadership Metro Richmond is now accepting applications for the 45th class of Leadership Quest, a 10-month community leadership development program. Residents and leaders from Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent, Powhatan, and Ashland are encouraged to apply. The application period is open now through April 30. The Leadership Quest program connects diverse leaders to broaden their knowledge and perspectives about regional issues and provides them with tools to increase their abilities to create impact through leadership. It is designed for people who are committed to taking on a leadership role and interested in making a positive impact on the...Article LinkSupport the show

This week, Crime Stoppers needs the public's help in locating a fugitive out of Henrico County. Henrico Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Latiek L. Savoy, who is currently wanted for several violations of law. Savoy has outstanding warrants for attempted malicious wounding, shooting into an occupied vehicle, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and vandalism. These warrants stem from a shooting incident that occurred at Hanover Road and Nine Mile Road on Jan. 9. Savoy (pictured) may be armed. He is described as a 19-year-old Black male with short brown hair (possibly in...Article LinkSupport the show

An Innsbrook shopping center changes hands; Black-owned businesses spike in Metro Richmond; why the average price of gas in Virginia has jumped recently; a new customs screening area nears completion at Richmond International Airport; a traffic alert in the West End; Henrico Humane Society's Pet Expo is a week away; our weekly Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

The Metro Richmond region led Virginia's 10 metropolitan regions in job growth in 2023, according to data from the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The region added 16,300 non-farming jobs to climb to 718,900 total non-farm jobs, outpacing Northern Virginia, which added 11,200 to climb to 1,561,100. Overall, nine of the 10 metro areas experienced over-the-year job gains, while one remained unchanged. Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in December to 3%, up from 2.9% in November, according to additional data from the department. The number of employed residents fell by 8,395 from November to December –...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin pre-treatment operations in parts of Richmond, Goochland, and Henrico counties ahead of the potential winter weather expected over the weekend. The pre-treatment will begin Jan. 4 on I-95, I-64, I-295, and Route 288 in the northern and western areas of the region. The treatment consists of saltwater brine, which is applied to the roadways to reduce the chance of ice bonding with the pavement and potentially creating slick spots. Due to the possibility of freezing rain, VDOT officials are asking drivers to limit travel and adjust travel plans based on conditions, which could...Article LinkSupport the show

With support from public and private partners such as Henrico County Energy Management and the City of Richmond, the Metro Richmond 2023 Solar & EV Charger Co-op will soon bring solar to dozens of local businesses and residents in the Richmond region.  The co-op, run by the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and supported by the City of Richmond, is open to new participants until December 31.  Since 2014, SUN has hosted 49 solar co-ops in Virginia; thanks to co-ops, 1,222 homes and businesses now have solar panels. Twenty-seven area residents have signed up for the co-op, which is free...Article LinkSupport the show

One of Metro Richmond's most popular attractions – the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights – returns this weekend to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Lakeside. The garden transforms its grounds into a winter wonderland with millions of lights, botanical decorations, model trains, festive dinners, hot chocolate and s'mores, and more. The exhibit is open to members only Nov. 17-19 and then opens to the general public Nov. 20. It will remain open through Jan. 7, 2024, closed only on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 23), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Buy tickets by clicking here.Article LinkSupport the show

This week, Crime Stoppers needs the public's help in solving a break in that occurred in the City of Richmond. On Monday, Nov. 13, just before 9 p.m, the Richmond Police Department responded to the 1200 block of North Arthur Ashe Boulevard for a reported breaking and entering incident. Upon arrival, officers noticed the back glass was open and the suspect went into the business. The officers reviewed the camera footage and noticed the suspect. He is described as a Black male with an average build, wearing a black with white and grey stripped beanie style hat, black jacket and...Article LinkSupport the show

A spike alert issued for Metro Richmond; Henrico plans its third-annual Juneteenth celebration; Henrico Schools and Richmond International Airport are hosting job fairs; P-EBT benefits are coming next month for qualifying families; how Henrico small businesses can apply for $4,000 in advertising grants.Support the show

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