06/17/2026
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Get ready for Henrico's Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road. From 4-10 p.m., the free event will offer family fun and entertainment and will honor the evolution of Black culture since emancipation through an immersive experience of music, art and community.
The festivities will be capped with a performance by Art of Noise RVA at 8 p.m. and a fireworks finale at 9:45 p.m.
“Henrico County’s celebration of Juneteenth has gotten bigger and better each year since it started in 2021 – and this year figures to be no different,” Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said. “Juneteenth offers us another opportunity to come together as a community to reflect on our freedoms and celebrate how they are extended to us all.”
Details: https://henrico.gov/news/2026/06/henrico-to-host-annual-juneteenth-celebration-on-june-20-at-dorey-park/
06/17/2026
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Critically Missing Adult Alert Activated
THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT ON BEHALF OF THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE - NORFOLK FIELD OFFICE ON JUNE 16, 2026, AT 1510 HOURS.
THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE - NORFOLK FIELD OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR ISAAC BENJAMIN MORRIS, RACE: UNKNOWN, S*X: MALE, AGE: 22 YEARS OLD, HEIGHT: 5' 11", WEIGHT: 130 lbs., WITH BROWN EYES, AND BLACK HAIR.
HE WAS LAST SEEN ON JUNE 14, 2026, AT 2200 HOURS ON NAVAL STATION NORFOLK. HIS CLOTHING DESCRIPTION IS UNKNOWN.
THIS DISAPPEARANCE POSES A CREDIBLE THREAT TO THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY AS DETERMINED BY THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY.
PLEASE CONTACT THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE - NORFOLK FIELD OFFICE [24/7 DISPATCH] WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR WHEREABOUTS AT (571) 305-4900 OR YOU MAY FIND COMPLETE INFORMATION AT https://alerts.vsp.virginia.gov
06/17/2026
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It's never safe to leave your child alone in a car — not even for a second! 👶🌡️
More facts: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke
06/17/2026
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Engineers in Japan have developed special road markings that absorb sunlight during the day and softly glow after sunset, helping drivers see clearly without relying on electricity. These markings use photoluminescent materials that store light energy and release it slowly in the dark, outlining lanes and curves in a gentle, visible glow.
This approach is especially useful on rural roads where streetlights are limited or absent. The glowing lines guide drivers through turns and edges, improving safety without adding extra power infrastructure. Since they recharge naturally with daylight, they continue working night after night with minimal maintenance.
What makes this idea stand out is its quiet efficiency. It doesn’t require wires, bulbs, or ongoing energy use—just smart material design. A simple painted line becomes a reliable guide in darkness, showing how small innovations can make everyday travel safer in the most effortless way.
06/17/2026
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Suspected drunken driver hits 3 women, drags 1 half a block: Denver police
Three people were hit in Denver’s downtown LoDo neighborhood early Sunday morning, and new details are emerging about what happened in the moments before and after the crash.
06/17/2026
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GRTC has teamed up with local artist Silly Genius to spray paint one of its buses, turning it into a rolling work of art ahead of the organization's annual Tap into Transit Day fundraiser.
Story at the link in the comments.