Clarity Hearing, LLC recently opened a new office on Westerre Parkway in Henrico. The company is owned and managed by Kimberly Felder and offers a variety of hearing services and products. Felder has been a hearing instrument specialist since 1990 and specializes in adult testing, fitting, programming and repairs of all makes and models of hearing aids across more than […]
Virginia DMV to host pop-up services event May 10 at Tuckahoe Library
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is setting up a pop-up services event in Henrico County May 10 in cooperation with state Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg. The event will be held...
James River Association plans pontoon boat cruises on the river
The James River Association has announced a series of new guided river trips as part of its "Connect with the James" program. The trips are planned in the Metro Richmond...
2 Henrico hospitals among 40 statewide to earn ‘A’ grades on Leapfrog Group assessment
Virginia has been ranked the second-best state in the nation for patient safety in hospitals, according to the latest Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog state rankings are based...
Jenkins Foundations makes grants to 17 health-focused nonprofits
The Jenkins Foundation has announced grants to 17 local nonprofits that are working to improve the health of the Richmond region. The grants are being distributed in two parts this...
Community walk offers support after 3 shootings shock Henrico neighborhood
Some neighbors in Henrico County's Delmont Plaza community said an increased police presence was a welcome surprise Tuesday night. “It's comforting to see people here today supporting us. It is...
Henrico Fur Finder: May 8, 2024
Welcome to Henrico Fur Finder, where each week we highlight pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Animal Shelter. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee...
Citizen publisher Lappas named to Virginia Press Association Board of Directors
Henrico Citizen owner and publisher Tom Lappas was appointed May 4 by the Virginia Press Association’s Board of Directors to serve a three-year term on the board. Lappas will become...
Henrico Property Transactions: April 10-16, 2024
7325 Oakham Court - $240,000, 1,994 SF (built in 2001), from Martha Lloyd Aheimer to Outerbridge Investments LLC. 2308 Bluestone Drive - $265,000, 1,089 SF (built in 1963), from William...
Henrico News Minute – May 8, 2024
The Henrico School Board will meet tomorrow; your chance to take a guided James River tour; a Henrico shopping center is sold for $22 million; DMV officials plan a pop-up...
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: WayGone Brewery
From gathering with friends and family in the backyard to creating a space for people to become friends and family, WayGone Brewery is a place not only to find hand-crafted...
Henrico School Board to vote on $14 million in federal grant funding
The Henrico School Board will vote at a May 9 meeting on a proposal that would allocate about $14 million in federal grant funds to certain school programs for 2024-2025,...
Savvy Senior: What to do about Medicare and Social Security when you move
Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare...
Henrico News Minute – May 7, 2024
Charges essentially dropped against five Henrico Sheriff's deputies in the Irvo Otieno case; Virginia ranks 10th on a sports tourism economic impact list; Virginia part of a multi-state settlement with...
Virginia ranks 10th nationally in economic impact of sports tourism
Virginia has been ranked 10th in the nation on a Sports ETA list of top U.S. states for the economic impact of sports tourism. The report, which was released at...
Virginia to receive payments from new opioid settlement
A multi-state settlement with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals could total $92.5 million in cash payments and $180 million in naloxone nasal spray to combat opioid overdoses. The agreement announced May...
Henrico students honored for participation in ‘ALL Stars’ program
Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch recently honored 19 high school seniors (including six from Henrico schools) for their participation in the Active Living Leadership ALL Stars program. The program...
VDOT seeks input on West Creek study
The Virginia Department of Transportation is evaluating the transportation network in the West Creek area near the Henrico-Goochland border and is seeking input from the public as part of the...
Henrico Police investigating shooting that killed 1, injured 3
Henrico Police are investigating a shooting that killed one man and left three others hospitalized. The incident took place May 2 just before 11:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of...
Citizen’s Hardy wins 2 Virginia Press Association awards for writing
Henrico Citizen education reporter and Report for America corps member Liana Hardy earned two second-place awards for education writing in the 2023 Virginia Press Association News and Advertising Contest. Awards...
Prosecutor essentially drops charges against 5 Henrico deputies charged in Irvo Otieno’s death
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda Mann has essentially dropped charges against five of the eight people arrested in connection with the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno. Henrico County Sheriff’s Deputies...
Number of incarcerated pregnant women increases amid opioid epidemic
Karlee Clements was six months pregnant, “full on into addiction” and begging to go to jail because she was afraid she would kill her child. Soon after, she was incarcerated...
Business in brief: May 6, 2024
EXIT First Realty in Glen Allen recently announced that Crystalle Hall had joined its team of real estate agents. *** Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico...
Henrico News Minute – May 6, 2024
Funding for more elementary school staff positions included in updated Henrico Schools budget; Citizen Report for America education reporter Liana Hardy honored by the Virginia Press Association; music instrument retailer...
Tee time
Topgolf promises fun, games – and community supportAs the Topgolf in Henrico County approaches its opening date next month, excitement is high not only among golf fans, but also among fun-seekers and entertainment lovers. On a recent tour of the complex under construction on Westwood Avenue, Cliff Twiggs, Topgolf’s director of operations, pointed out numerous recreational opportunities that will be open to guests looking simply for entertainment […]
Republican Kastelberg backs gun control
Gun control policy could play a significant role in the 73rd House District race, especially with the Republican contender breaking away from the party’s usual stance on gun control. Republican Mary Margaret Kastelberg is calling for stricter gun control policies but says her positions are consistent with gun owner’s Second Amendment rights. “I know [gun violence] is complex and that […]
Glen Allen group participates in ‘Climate Strike’
A group of local residents gathered at Meadow Farm Park in Glen Allen Friday to participate in the international “Climate Strike,” designed to demand that legislators take “transformative action” to address the climate and related issues. The movement was created by a 16-year-old Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg of Sweden. The event attracted more than four million participants worldwide […]
Richmond Veterans Job Fair planned Thursday at Richmond Raceway
DAV and RecruitMilitary will host the Richmond Veterans Job Fair Sept. 26 from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at Richmond Raceway. The event is free for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military members, National Guard members and Reservists and will feature more than 40 employers who are ready to hire. In addition to providing career opportunities for veterans, RecruitMilitary also is […]
Literacy Week shines light on Henrico’s READ Center
While most adults learn to read in elementary school, a significant number across the nation and in this community do not. Today in the U.S, an estimated 36 million adults cannot read, write or do basic math above a third-grade level. According to the US Census, about 12 percent of Henrico County adults, or more than 20,000 people, lack basic […]
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: Sept. 23-29, 2019
This week, Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive out of the City of Richmond. On Dec. 2, 2018, the offender, Nykira King, was involved in a physical altercation with the victim on the city’s Northside. During the fight, King stabbed the victim. She is currently wanted for malicious wounding and destruction of property. Nykira King […]
Latter Day Saints complete ‘Day to Serve’ efforts
The Richmond Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its third-annual Day to Serve event Sept. 21, completing several service projects to benefit organizations in the region. About 350 members of the church and others from Henrico and surrounding counties participated in the event, during which participants: • served a total of 70 man hours, cutting […]
