Community Corner
🌱 How Glen Allen’s Jakeem Dandridge powered a thriller over Hampton
Also check out Superhero 5k on the Glen Allen Patch calendar
Good day Glen Allen! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Glen Allen's Jakeem Dandridge powered a thriller over Hampton
Also on today's calendar: Superhero 5k and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Sept. 28, 2026 (henricocitizen.com) — Glen Allen High School football fans can celebrate a big win, as the Jaguars handed previously unbeaten Hampton a 48-41 loss behind Jakeem Dandridge's 347 rushing yards and four total touchdowns. The countywide roundup also highlights strong performances by Varina, Highland Springs, Hermitage, Godwin, and St. Christopher's teams. 
📸 Around Glen Allen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Allen
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★ Featured events ★
- Superhero 5k →
Westchester Commons, 15786 WC Main St, Midlothian
8:00 am - The Kiwanis Club of Henrico's 20th Annual Golf Classic →
The Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Dr, Glen Allen
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Wine-down Wednesday →
James River Cellars, 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen - Building Power
Richmond Public Schools Richmond, VA 23219
4:00 pm - Girl's Basketball at home against HC
Holman Middle Glen Allen, VA 23059
5:00 pm - Boys Soccer, Girl's Tennis and at HC
Holman Middle Glen Allen, VA 23059
5:00 pm - One School, One Book STEAM Night
Shady Grove Elementary Glen Allen, VA 23059
6:00 pm - RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
Rivers Edge Elementary, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
6:00 pm - Specialty Center Open House: International Baccalaureate - Tucker
Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Rd, Glen Allen
6:30 pm - Employee Wellness Fair →
Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen
11:00 am - Back to School Night
Richmond Public Schools Richmond, VA 23219
4:30 pm - CobbtoberFest →
1000 Technology Park Dr, Glen Allen
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for PT Merchandise Associate Daytime (putting up stock) Now Hiring in Glen Allen. Apply here.
- FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Glen Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Allen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ashland
- A Ride at the Center of It All in Ashland, VA (blueridgeoutdoors.com)
- 'Start small and just build': Young entrepreneur expands spa business in Ashland (richmondbizsense.com)
- Early Morning Baker at Wegmans Food Markets (wegmans.com)
Short Pump
- Former Henrico teacher calls HVAC crisis 'unconscionable negligence' despite Superintendent apology (wtvr.com)
- Richmond-area Starbucks among locations closing in latest wave (wric.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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