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The Henrico Citizen is among four news organizations in the nation selected to receive The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy & Nonprofit Accountability Fellowship, announced Monday by the Chronicle. The program, which includes a ,000 grant to each organization, was created to help train journalists at local news organizations around the country to improve their coverage of the role of nonprofits, foundations, and others involved in advancing the social good. Teams will develop coverage that will help local residents, policymakers, donors, and volunteers better understand how nonprofits work and what could help them do even more to solve problems. Journalists at... Article Link Support the show

At its Feb. 27 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of a revised version of an ordinance that would ban firearms from county-owned and county-operated facilities. The board previously opted to delay consideration of the proposed ordinance at its Dec. 12 meeting in order to allow staff members the chance to review comments received from the public. The revised proposal still would prohibit firearms, ammunition and components in all county buildings and those like the Henrico Sports and Events Center that are owned by the county but operated by another entity, but violation of the law now... Article Link Support the show

Henrico Police officials are investigating a homicide that occurred just after midnight Feb. 26 in Lakeside. At about 12:06 a.m., police responded to the 1600 block of Lakeside Avenue, not far from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, after reports of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male with apparent gunshot wounds and began life-saving measures. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries later Monday morning. Detectives are working to learn what transpired and to inform the man's next of kin. Citing policy, police officials declined to provide more details about the... Article Link Support the show

The Virginia Department of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 Virginia Aviation Art Contest, which included one student from Glen Allen who received an honorable mention award in the Senior Category. Nitya Boggavarapu, a student from Glen Allen, won honorable mention in the Group III - Senior Category for 15 to 18-year-olds. Judges were impressed by the talents of the students who entered the contest. "Their skill levels are truly remarkable, and the theme allowed for them to envision a more peaceful future for aviation and the world. After all, they are the ones in charge of what... Article Link Support the show

The House passed an environmental literacy bill to provide Virginia schools the tools to educate students about climate change by a 53-46 vote on Feb. 13. The bill, HB 1088, passed along party lines. The bill directs Virginia’s Board of Education to have criterias on climate change and environmental literacy that are based on peer-reviewed scientific sources for local school boards in Virginia. Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), who introduced the bill, said HB 1088 was inspired by John B. Cary Elementary School’s No Child Left Inside Eco-Campus program, which allows students to plant trees, develop heat maps and study the relationship between... Article Link Support the show

Black Maternal Health Week will be recognized annually in April, if Virginia lawmakers sign off on a proposed resolution.  The week, held from April 11-17, is intended to raise awareness that Black women are dying from childbirth at a disproportionately higher rate.  Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, introduced Senate Joint Resolution 23, which passed the Senate and awaits House approval.  “The resolution is a next step of many in an effort to raise awareness about what is occurring in the maternal space, especially among Black women,” Aird said. Aird began researching the state of Black maternal health with colleagues in 2018, after... Article Link Support the show

Henrico Schools teachers, staff and even supporters from Richmond and Hanover County took to the Henrico School Board’s online public forum for its Feb. 22 meeting to express the need for collective bargaining. Nearly 200 comments from HCPS staff urging the school board to support collective bargaining for HCPS teachers filled almost all of the 29 pages of the online forum. And leaders of the Henrico Education Association, the county’s labor union for teachers, said that more than 1,000 HCPS staff signed authorization cards in favor of launching contract negotiations. School board members and some members of the Henrico Board... Article Link Support the show

Shirley Ann Ceroni departed from this world peacefully at home on February 9, 2024, at the age of 73. Her absence leaves a deep void for those touched by her kindness, laughter, and radiant smile. Shirley is survived by her husband of 16 years, Daniel Ceroni, married in (2007) they lived in Colorado, a place she would forever call home, for nine years before relocating to Henrico, Virginia. Her four children and their spouses: Danielle and John Brundage, Tracy and Victor Zaldivar, Teresa and Mike Bass, and Matthew and Jennifer Morris. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren; 15... Article Link Support the show

Warren Wilson White of Short Pump, Virginia, fell asleep in death after a long battle with dementia on February 15, 2024. Warren served in the United States Army and was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Warren was a talented artist and had a big personality with a heart to match. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sue Ellen; two sons, Warren Keith (Lori) and Paul Wise (Jessica); two grandsons Logan and Colter, and one granddaughter Kendall; three brothers Billy, Juddy, and Bobby; and his beloved dog... Article Link Support the show

Pauline M. Sorensen, 90, of Highland Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was an administrative assistant at St. John’s Catholic Church where she was a member for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Florida McMahon; father, Frederick McMahon; sister, Barbara Fitzgerald; and brother, Paul McMahon. She is survived by her children, Steven M. Sorensen (Bobbie), Timothy W. Sorensen (Crystal), Michael B. Sorensen (Ann) and Christopher A. Sorensen (Anne); seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and sister, Sally Adkins. The family will receive friends Monday, February 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral... Article Link Support the show

Robert P. ‘Bob’ Krause, Jr., 85, of Henrico, VA passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert P. Krause, Sr. and Rosamond A. Krause (nee) Mathews. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon L. Krause (nee) Slosson; son, David M. Krause (Allison) of Ashland, VA; his daughter, Judy A. Krause (Adrian) of New York, NY; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Bob was born in Syracuse, NY and graduated from Central High School. He graduated with a degree in engineering and later obtained an MBA from Syracuse University. Bob... Article Link Support the show

Virginia Smith Haden (86) passed away on February 19, 2024 and leaves behind a legacy of faith in God and devotion to her family and friends. She was an excellent baker, cook, decorator, seamstress, and gardener. Her homemade bread and chocolate pie could not be beat, and her azaleas and rose bushes were always immaculately cared for. She set the bar for decorating at Christmas, usually managing to fit more ornaments on her tree than most people could fathom. She loved country and gospel music, soap operas, collecting teapots, and swapping good books with her sister. During her 48 years... Article Link Support the show