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Alexandra Cromer from Varina is urging Dominion Energy to prevent the frequent power outages that troubled her neighborhood this past summer (data showed seven outages from June to September with one lasting over 15 hours).

A community forum on proposed data center development will take place Monday, Oct.

19 at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal in Glen Allen where Western Henrico Neighbors will discuss proposals near Fox Hall, The Colonies, Gayton Station, West Creek, and Route 288.

Rockpoint purchased 1.03 million sqft at 2701 Bermuda Hundred Road in Chesterfield for $108 million while Woodfin Heating leased 32,552 sqft at 1900 Ellen Road in Richmond+ other deals across Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico highlighted a busy day in commercial real estate.

Henrico County reported business license filings with start dates for local ventures from general contracting to retail restaurants for Oct.

1 to Oct. 7. The alphabetical list covers businesses in Henrico and Glen Allen and offers a snapshot for new local opportunities.

Henrico Schools' new Living Building will open in fall 2027 due to delays from bad weather and material deliveries.

The eco friendly facility on a cleared Varina site will allow students to explore sustainable features during construction.

Greater Richmond Transit Company will expand Azalea LINK service by about one square mile starting Oct.

18 to add Lakeside stops such as Bryan Park and Belmont Park. The service will connect to six bus routes and serve an estimated 2,100 residents plus 1,400 jobs.

VidaBridge Transport LLC filed an application to offer bilingual non-emergency medical transportation and irregular route passenger service across several Virginia cities and counties, including rides for Medicaid recipients.

Protests must be mailed to DMV Motor Carrier Services (by Oct. 27) to be considered.

Wildlife officials advise local hunters to use digital hearing protection as firearm season nears, stressing the need to follow tree stand safety rules + seek a hearing evaluation if ringing persists.

Local schools held athletic contests on Thursday, Oct.

8 with Henrico girls volleyball winning 3—0 over Hermitage and Colonial Heights field hockey defeating Varina 6—1. Email [email protected] to submit future scores.