Henrico Citizen

08/09/2025

We covered a lot of news from Henrico County today - check out Friday's Newsflash here:

https://www.henricocitizen.com/henriconewsflashaug82025/

08/08/2025

With the new building upgrade, parents and community members are hoping that school boundaries can be upgraded as well, allowing for more students in the county to experience more diversity at their schools.

Henrico Schools is building its first three-story middle school, and parents see it as an opportunity for some “much-needed” school redistricting. At a community meeting July 29, Henrico Schools officials shared details with a crowd of neighbors and parents on the upcoming rebuild of Quioccasin ...

08/08/2025

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:

2400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of methamphetamine and co***ne and other state criminal violations Aug. 1 at 11:46 a.m. Williamsburg Road at Butler Street, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen...

08/08/2025

There will be interactive games, creative activities, food trucks and representatives from child-serving state agencies at the "Commonwealth Day of Play" celebration Aug. 9 at Taylor Farm Park in Sandston.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared Aug. 9 as “Commonwealth Day of Play,” a statewide celebration designed to connect children, families, and communities through active and screen-free play. The main event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Taylor Farm Park in Eastern Henrico County...

08/08/2025

The Henrico County Police Division is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy and Senior Citizens Police Academy — free, hands-on programs designed to build stronger connections between law enforcement and the community.

The Henrico County Police Division is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy and Senior Citizens Police Academy — free, hands-on programs designed to build stronger connections between law enforcement and the community. Both academies will run weekly from Sept. 3 thro...

08/08/2025

Got plans this weekend? We've selected five things to do in Henrico, including the West End wellness festival HeartFest 2025, free SPARC productions at the Henrico Theatre, Dorey Park Farmers Market's evening summer concert series, comedian Don "DC" Curry at the Richmond Funny Bone, and an all-ages art activity at Libbie Mill Library.

Participants in SPARC summer camps will present two free productions at the Henrico Theatre Aug. 8-9. "Dare to Dream Jr." - a musical r***e that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio - will be performed on Friday, Aug. 8

08/08/2025

*CLIENT SPOTLIGHT* The 2nd Annual Tri-Cities Social Co****le Championship is coming to the Henrico Sports and Events Center Sunday, Sept. 7, with partial proceeds benefiting ThisAbility, an organization that supports individuals with disabilities.

Follow the link to register today!
https://www.gameonva.com/event-details/nes-tri-cities-social-cornhole-championship-with-mike-king-of-espn-richmond

08/08/2025

In today's 4-minute episode: Recapping Henrico's National Night Out celebrations; today is the last day to respond to a VDOT survey about the potential elimination of Exit 80 on I-95; U.S. Senator Mark Warner introduces legislation to foster more affordable housing; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch; a Henrico student earns an HCA Healthcare scholarship.

Recapping Henrico's National Night Out celebrations; today is the last day to respond to a VDOT survey about the potential elimination of Exit 80 on I-95; U.S. Senator Mark Warner introduces legislation to foster more affordable housing; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch; a Henrico student earn...

08/08/2025

Had a busy day? Get caught up with all of today’s news here:

https://www.henricocitizen.com/henriconewsflashaug72025/

08/07/2025

“I think it’s kind of special that on this one day, all over the country, neighborhoods are having parties like this. It’s kind of being a part of something bigger,” said a volunteer for the Tuckahoe YMCA about National Night Out.

About 50 communities throughout Henrico County hosted events for Tuesday’s National Night Out, an annual nationwide celebration that aims to improve the relationships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve. Spanning from small, neighborhood get-togethers to a massive celebrat...

08/07/2025

In this week's Restaurant Watch: Dunkin’ Donuts on Ridgefield Parkway aced its most recent health department inspection, but officials observed roaches at Casa Grande on Brook Road and reported that the kitchen at Hardee's on Mechanicsville Turnpike is in need of a deep cleaning.

JULY 8 Rico’s Mexican Grill, 11321-D Nuckols Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open employee beverage found next to clean dishes; observed black residue in nozzle of soda gun at bar; observed white buildup inside nozzle of sweat tea urn; there is no chlor...

08/07/2025

The county is open to several different ideas for how to use the new park space, said Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody Rogish. Henrico Recreation and Parks will host at least two community meetings during the next six months to garner feedback.

Dozens of community members flocked to Maybeury Elementary School Aug. 4 to celebrate the creation of a new neighborhood park, which more than 400 residents requested in a petition this past spring. Henrico County officially purchased the six-acre plot, located between Maybeury Elementary and the Tu...