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Also on today's calendar: All Improvised Wrestling and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Henrico Planning Commission advances two proposals, including trucking compliance case (henricocitizen.com) — Henrico's Planning Commission has backed rezoning of the former DMV site at Brook Road and Magellan Parkway in Glen Allen, clearing the way for new commercial uses and changed traffic access. Commissioners also advanced a trucking compliance case in Varina and delayed a large Varina rezoning, but the Glen Allen decision could reshape how that corner is used and accessed.
2. Virginia upcoming events Aug 17 (lemonwire.com) — Glen Allen is set to host country duo Brothers Osborne at Innsbrook Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 21, giving locals a major live-music option close to home. The statewide roundup also spotlights concerts, comedy, sports, and circus shows across Virginia between Aug. 17 and 23, if you're up for a short drive.
3. Priscilla Block Tickets Giveaway: Your Chance to Win! (audacy.com) — Local listeners can win tickets to see Priscilla Block live at the Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen on September 3, 2026, by calling in during a WRXL-HD2 on-air giveaway August 17–21. Caller number five during the cue-to-call windows earns a pair of tickets worth $55, subject to standard station and COVID-related rules. Winners must comply with any venue or health requirements to enjoy the show.
4. Capitol Fools Invites Audiences to Laugh Together (boomermagazine.com) — Capitol Fools is bringing three nights of sharp, nonpartisan political comedy to the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on September 4–5, with tickets priced at $45. The Washington, D.C.-based troupe, descended from Capitol Steps, promises fast-paced musical parodies and impressions that poke fun across the political spectrum. Residents can grab seats now through ArtsGlenAllen.com for a night of shared laughter close to home.
5. Henrico County News : 'Transformational:' 87 homes sold in Affordable Housing Trust Fund's first two years (henrico.gov) — Henrico County's Affordable Housing Trust Fund, fueled by data center tax revenue, has already helped sell 87 homes at reduced prices to qualifying first-time buyers. The program aims to support 750 more affordable homes countywide over five years, potentially benefiting Glen Allen residents. Interested homebuyers and builders can check eligibility and opportunities through the Partnership for Housing Affordability's website.
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