Henrico Citizen

07/25/2025

The Henrico County news you need to know - all in one post. Check out today's free Henrico Newsflash here:

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07/24/2025

In this week's Restaurant Watch: A Notice of Alleged Violation was issued to Cava Grill Short Pump for "consistently violating regulations regarding safe food preparation in the facility." Plus, cockroaches and flies were found at Yoshi Sushi at Willow Lawn.

JUNE 26 KanPai Japanese Steakhouse, 11964 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: there is a buildup of debris along the interior of the soda nozzle closest to bar entrance; temperature of three containers of white rice in walk-in cooler is elevated ...

07/24/2025

*CLIENT SPOTLIGHT*

CHILDREN NEED CASA.
Up to 400 children are referred to Henrico CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children each year due to allegations of abuse or neglect. These children need a safe adult by their side. They need a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

CASA NEEDS YOU.
Henrico CASA trains community members like you to help these children go from surviving to thriving. Volunteer Advocates build a relationship with a child, gather information, and collaborate with professionals in order to make court recommendations regarding the child’s wellbeing. As judges often note, these recommendations are vital to making the best decisions possible on behalf of children who experienced abuse or neglect.

Learn more at HenricoCASA.org/advocate.

07/24/2025

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls will open across from Short Pump Town Center July 25, making it the second Richmond-area location. The restaurant offers both classic Maine and Connecticut styles along with lobster BLT, lobster salad rolls, and other fare.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls will open its second Richmond-area location July 25, bringing its authentic New England-style lobster rolls to Short Pump. The restaurant will be located in The Shoppes at Westgate at 11761-A West Broad Street, across from Short Pump Town Center. It will open for the f...

07/24/2025

Shop sports cards, autographs, memorabilia, apparel and more at Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles' Sports Card Spectacular 2 on July 26 at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

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07/24/2025

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07/23/2025

With the RIC's 100th anniversary coming up in 2027, Capital Region Airport Commission member Robert Ukrop said the milestone is a chance for a significant expansion, re-visioning and big moves.

Could Richmond International Airport have more flights – including international flights to Europe? And does RIC want to portray itself to passengers disembarking from flights as a college town, a river city or both? Those were the crucial questions that the Capital Region Airport Commission grapp...

07/23/2025

Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Denver and Atlanta in October. Each destination will offer flights twice weekly.

Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Denver and Atlanta in October, airline and airport officials announced July 22. The low-fare carrier based in Denver. “With Frontier’s signature low fares and convenient service, these new routes open up attr...

07/23/2025

In this week's Fur Finder: Cherub and Gretchen are just two of the cats currently up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter. On the canine side, Rusty (terrier/Boston terrier) and Highway (pit bull terrier) are seeking homes. The shelter has several rabbits too!

https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-fur-finder-july-23-2025/

07/23/2025

Wondering what properties near you are fetching on the open market? Check out a sampling of Henrico home sales from July 2-8 here:

8425 Osborne Turnpike, Varina District - $200,000, 1,794 SF (built in 1960), from Frank E. Amory III and Deborah Ann Amory to Trudy J. Howell. 5210 Antigo Road, Fairfield District - $239,950, 1,189 SF (built in 1972), from Lunnette Jones to Marcus Demon Tyler. 9625 Springfield

07/23/2025

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07/22/2025

The 3.2-mile paved New Market Heights Trail will link Deep Bottom Park with Four Mile Creek Park at New Market Road and Interstate 295 in Varina, connecting to the existing Four Mile Creek trailhead of the Virginia Capital Trail there.

County officials anticipate that the trail will cost about $16 million, be constructed in four phases and be underway by sometime in 2027 with completion possible the following year. They will host a public meeting to discuss their plans in greater detail July 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road.

Officials also intend to create wetland mitigation bank concept at Varina site