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Feb 7, 2025 | 
henricocitizen.com | Jenna Lapp |Charlotte Woods |Nathaniel Cline
General Assembly 2025 — General Assembly — Government — Virginia Government — Destiny Levere Bolling — Lashrecse Aird — Rodney Willett — Schuyler VanValkenburg — Lamont Bagby — Delores McQuinn — Buddy Fowler — David Owen — Top News Henrico Democratic legislators found more success having passing their bills through their own General Assembly chamber compared to the average rate for the entire General Assembly so far this session.
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
henricocitizen.com | Jenna Lapp |Charlotte Woods |Nathaniel Cline
A bill meant to increase transparency in local government land use decisions for data centers passed the Senate Thursday in a 33-6 vote. A nearly identical bill introduced by Del. Josh Thomas, D-Prince William, passed in the House of Delegates on Jan. 23. SB1449 requires that project developers submit a sound study for any high energy use facility site proposals within 500 feet of houses or schools.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
richmondmagazine.com | Jenna Lapp |Melody Yuan |Alyssa Hutton
Education and health care join forces to fill a gap in Richmond
In October 2024, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists shared a warning: Radiology technologists are becoming harder to find at medical facilities around the country, despite a high demand for imaging services at all levels of medical care. The shortage has many causes, but its biggest, and perhaps most curable, is access to education.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
richmondmagazine.com | Jenna Lapp
Celebrating its 34th year, Elegba Folklore Society’s Capital City Kwanzaa Festival will light up the Greater Richmond Convention Center from 1 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 28 with music, dance and holiday reflections. The Ancestral Libation and Candle Lighting Ceremony will start the day, followed by workshops, children’s activities, food, The African Market and more.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
richmondmagazine.com | Rachel Kester |Mindy Kinsey |Jenna Lapp
Twelve years ago on a chilly December day, a unique train appeared in Richmond. Smelling of sugar, molasses and spices, the vehicle intrigued observers with its exceptional size and artistry. Designed by executive pastry chef Sara Ayyash, Santa’s Steam Engine dazzled visitors at The Jefferson Hotel and helped transform a long-held holiday tradition at the historic venue.
The Jefferson’s lobby has featured a handcrafted gingerbread exhibit for many years, although its origins are somewhat foggy.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
richmondmagazine.com | Jenna Lapp
Most days, when Shane Brown shows up for his job as operations manager and head projectionist at The Byrd Theatre, he is behind the scenes, running the day’s screenings.
Once a month on Wednesdays, however, Brown is the show. During “Story Time at The Byrd,” Brown steps into the spotlight, reading a selection of children’s books and incorporating new voices for each character. As the stories unfold, each page is displayed on the big screen behind him.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
richmondmagazine.com | Jenna Lapp
Billed as the longest-running cirque theatrical holiday event, Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to the Altria Theater with refreshed festivities for all ages. The traveling ensemble combines Broadway performance with a modern circus featuring a whimsical cast of storybook characters. Singers and dancers are joined onstage by penguins and toy soldiers, while jugglers, aerialists and acrobats perform gravity-defying feats.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
henricocitizen.com | Reeve Boeckmann |Mary Margaret Clouse |Jenna Lapp
Top News — Election 2024 — Government — Federal Government — Kamala Harris — Donald Trump — Tim Kaine — Hung Cao By Reeve Boeckmann, Mary Margaret Clouse and Jenna Lapp, Special to the CitizenIn Henrico County’s Three Chopt District, the economy and women’s rights were at the forefront of voters' minds as they cast their votes in national and local races on Election Day.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
couriermail.com.au | Tayla Couacaud |Jenna Lapp
It has been 110 years since beginning of the First World War that saw thousands of young men and women from Australia and New Zealand sent away to defend our country. To mark Anzac Day there will be no shortage of dawn services, marches, breakfasts and ceremonies to remember the fallen, as well as those that have served in armed conflicts both past and present. Here is the full guide to the time and locations all of the Anzac Day Services offered around the greater Brisbane area.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
thecollegianur.com | Jenna Lapp
At a squat rack on the first floor of the Weinstein Center for Recreation, junior Abby Bangs begins her third set of bent rows as “Crooked Smile” by J. Cole plays through her AirPods. It is pull day, so her lifts are focusing on her biceps, back and forearms. The gym is not overly crowded, but of the 20 people in the weights section, she is the only girl. Some days, being in the weights section makes her feel like a powerful and strong woman.
