Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced additional appointments to his administration: Virginia Latino Advisory Board – Emilio J. Revilla of Glen Allen (managing vice president and chief counsel, Consumer & Financial Integrity Regulatory, Capital One); Information Technology Advisory Council – Goutam Gandhi of Glen Allen, Cherif Kane of Glen Allen (database administrator, Black Knight, Inc.) and Adam S. Lee of Glen […]
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...
AARP Virginia warns of rental housing scams
Renting a home or apartment is a big expense but it could be an even bigger one if the rental is a scam. AARP Virginia is warning local residents to be aware of scams through which criminals copy legitimate listings and look for easy cash by collecting the first month’s rent, deposit, and application fees and then bolt before handing […]
Youngkin commemorates ‘National Hire A Veteran Day’ in Virginia with Henrico appearance
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin July 25 officially welcomed Walmart as a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer during a National Hire a Veteran Day ceremony and presentation at the Walmart Supercenter at 11400 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. Youngkin was joined by Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw, Virginia Commissioner of Veterans Services Daniel Gade, and representatives of […]
Deputy Henrico manager tapped to lead state opioid authority
Deputy Henrico County Manager for Public Safety Anthony McDowell will leave the county to become the first executive director of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority. McDowell will begin the new role Aug. 1. Prior to his current role with Henrico, McDowell served as the county’s fire chief. He has worked extensively with the Henrico community to address substance abuse disorders. […]
Obituary – Gerhard Rehm
Gerhard (Gary) Rehm, former long time resident of Henrico, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Keene, NH. After a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer he suffered a stroke and peacefully passed away a week later. His father, Werner Rehm, passed in 2015 and his mother, Marianne Rehm, who he helped care for in her final years, passed away this […]
