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Henrico County will host free Active Aging Week events next week.

Generations Together at Deep Run Recreation Center (Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) offers crafts and train rides, while a fitness forum at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center (Friday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to noon) provides outdoor demos.

AAA warns drivers to exercise extra caution as deer collision season begins, after DMV data showed 6,526 crashes last year with nearly half in fall; motorists are advised not to swerve if a deer crosses the road.

Virginia Works introduced a statewide work-based learning catalog today for Henrico employers, featuring 18+ models like internships, pre-apprenticeships, and job shadows.

The catalog, developed with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and other state agencies, offers clear guidance on wages, supervision, and site readiness and is available for download.

Since August 2025, Henrico Schools filled nearly 70 teacher vacancies including 58 in eastern schools and cut Fairfield District vacancies by 40% by Sept.

4. School officials credit grow-your-own programs for boosting teacher retention and paving the way for more certified educators.

Henrico County is undertaking a $100-million overhaul of its water reclamation facility that includes a $74-million filtration building expected to go online in about 30 days to upgrade capacity and better manage stormwater (a key part of a settlement after sewage overflow litigation).

The Virginia Health Committee is reviewing a proposal that would require a licensed nurse in every building — including schools; lawmakers will debate the measure soon.

Richmond International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from Oct.

6 to Oct. 9 at its Business Center—travelers may book appointments from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. each day and should complete the online form before arriving.

Henrico County and the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District are hosting listening sessions for local agriculture stakeholders.

One session is scheduled Oct. 7 (6-8 p.m. at North Park Library) and another is planned for Oct. 13 (8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Dorey Park Recreation Center).

Virginians can preview 2027 health plans on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace now; open enrollment will begin Nov.

1 and end Jan. 29. A new Premium Savings program may lower premiums by up to 70% for families meeting income requirements (138-250% FPL).

Today, a retail building sold for $2.4 million in Scott's Addition while a 25,000 sqft lease led activity in a Hanover industrial park.

Other deals in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond highlight varied commercial transactions confirmed by local brokers + advisors.

Twenty-one thousand runners and walkers are set to compete in the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Half Marathon and Capital One 8k on Saturday, Nov.

14 in Richmond.

Runners in the Virginia Credit Union River City Half Marathon and 5K will now finish at University of Richmond’s Robins Stadium on March 7, 2027 as the race moves from Saturday to Sunday (registrations automatically adjust to the new date).