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In this edition of Plate & Goblet - Managing Editor Patty Kruszewski tries new restaurants at Willow Lawn (Taco Bamba and Ugly Dumpling) and new coffee shop Foxtail Coffee Co., plus a foodie-themed All Henrico Reads, "best food moments" in movies this year, and more. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eBGN2KbX

More than 50 local vendors will share resources and information for people ages 60 and older and their families and caregivers at the Henrico County Advocate for the Aging’s Senior and Caregiver Resource Expo on March 25. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eujrAs3i

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Henrico Board of Supervisors members criticized the school board’s decision to hold off on a high school redistricting plan and urged board members to “do more” to address disparities between schools across the county at a joint budget meeting. “I can’t for the life of me understand nor support the lack of action,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Schmitt (Brookland District). “I think we missed on moving forward with a project that was super easy. . . we missed. And I'd love to see you go back and un-miss.” Full story: https://lnkd.in/eTpxn4GY

Stay aware of what's happening in your community! Every Friday, we publish a sampling of arrests and charges reported by Henrico Police. Read this week's Henrico Crime Report here: https://lnkd.in/efP7GGs8

Arainau "Rainy" Neal, principal of Maude Trevvett Elementary School, has been awarded the 2025 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership for Henrico Schools. Neal will receive a $10,000 cash grant and an additional $20,000 for school projects. She plans to use the funds to enhance the “house” system at the school. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eW5nb7gf

In this week's Restaurant Watch, we take a look at recent health department inspections for The Tin Pan on Quioccasin Road, Kabuto Japanese House of Steaks on West Broad Street, Top’s China in Highland Springs, and more than a dozen others. Details: https://lnkd.in/eQ6r9uQs

In this week's "In the Garden" column - whether you grow sweet or hot peppers, proper care from planting to harvest will result in the best flavor and an abundant yield. Here's everything you need to know: https://lnkd.in/e-M3_J4x

Looking for something to do this weekend in Henrico? We've compiled our Top 5 picks here, including a performance by Susan Greenbaum at the Henrico Theatre, the Showmasters Richmond Gun Show, the Richmond Makers Market at CACGA, and more! Details: https://lnkd.in/e6qQYXi9