Henrico Citizen

09/20/2025

Officials from the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are alerting Henrico County residents to an increased risk of West Nile Virus transmission, after at least half of the mosquitoes caught in county mosquito traps during the past two weeks tested positive for the virus.

Officials from the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are alerting Henrico County residents to an increased risk of West Nile Virus transmission, after at least half of the mosquitoes caught in county mosquito traps during the past two weeks tested positive for the virus. The traps are managed by...

09/20/2025

In response to concerns about the bill’s impacts on healthcare coverage and local hospitals, Rep. Rob Wittman said that tighter restrictions on Medicaid eligibility will not impact the population the program is “intended for.” He also cited a $50-billion fund in the bill that aims to boost rural hospital services.

At a 7-Eleven gas station on Cox Road in Innsbrook Sept. 12, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) pumped gas for customers and praised the passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” as the “largest tax cut in history.” Joined by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI-09), Witt...

09/20/2025

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09/19/2025

All five Henrico School Board members – each accompanied at all times by at least one security guard - faced passionate parents at a town hall Sept. 18 about the school system's redistricting proposal.

Some parents were frustrated by the format of the event, saying that while advertised as a town hall, the gathering included “no real dialogue” with school board members and did not allow passionate community members to speak out in front of everybody.

“I have to say, my impression tonight of the school board is that they are not terribly interested in actually talking to people,” said one parent, who has students at Ruby F. Carver Elementary School. “In fact, they seem to feel a little bit threatened. Every one of them is walking around here with an officer.”

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The hallways of J.R. Tucker High School were filled with hundreds of parents Sept. 18, as well as all five Henrico School Board members – each accompanied at all times by at least one security guard – for a town hall meeting about potential school redistricting options. After hearing a presentat...

09/19/2025

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:

Dabney Road at Jacque Street, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with selling ma*****na at an office building Sept. 12 at 2:06 p.m. 11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store Sept. 12

09/19/2025

The Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad will host an open house event Sunday, Sept. 21 to give the public an inside look at the squad’s work while also providing a fun, educational afternoon for families.

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09/19/2025

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association's "Patients Come First" podcast has released a series of audio interviews with the major party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. The series allows the candidates to make their pitches to voters, share their personal stories, and outline their positions on health care and public policy. Early voting starts today.

Table of Contents With the start of early voting just days away, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is offering voters a new way to hear directly from the candidates vying to lead the commonwealth.The association’s Patients Come First podcast has released a series of audio interviews w...

09/19/2025

The interactive town hall is free to attend and open to all businesses. Topics will include the resources Henrico offers to support business growth, how the county is responding to current economic challenges, and ways to build connections within the community.

Henrico County, the Henrico Economic Development Authority and InUnison are inviting local business leaders and entrepreneurs to a special event later this month designed to connect them directly with county leadership and resources to help them thrive. The Henrico Business Town Hall will take place...

09/19/2025

There are some exciting events taking place in Henrico this weekend and admission is free to all of them! Our Top 5 picks include ¡Virginia Fiesta! at Dorey Park, HenBIKEo at Crump Park, Lewis Ginter's fall plant sale, an Egyptian Festival in the West End, and the Richmond International Dance Festival at Deep Run Park.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will hold its Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19-20 in Parking Lot B. Dozens of vendors and knowledgeable Garden volunteers will be on hand to help guests choose the best plants and other garden-related items. Master Gardeners and Master

09/19/2025

In today's 7-minute episode: Goochland County officials plan a second public hearing next week to consider plans that would allow a small modular nuclear reactor near the Henrico border; early voting begins today in Virginia; at an Innsbrook campaign stop, Congressman Rob Wittman praises the 'Big, Beautiful Bill;' Lewis Ginter's fall plant sale is today and tomorrow; your last chance to help support the Citizen during our 24th anniversary week; and more.

Goochland County officials plan a second public hearing next week to consider plans that would allow a small modular nuclear reactor near the Henrico border; early voting begins today in Virginia; at an Innsbrook campaign stop, Congressman Rob Wittman praises the 'Big, Beautiful Bill;' Lewis Ginter'...

09/19/2025

*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.

09/19/2025

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