The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen recently honored one of its Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes from 2021, Rob Reid, with a $1,000 donation to support Cover One Foundation in Henrico. Reid is the vice president and founding board member of the nonprofit that provides resources and volunteer assistance to underserved organizations and people involved […]
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...
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Johnston to keynote Higher Ground Women’s Conference
Henrico native Debbie Johnston will serve as keynote speaker at the 17th Annual Higher Ground Women’s Conference in November. The annual Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute conference will take place Nov. 3 at the Richmond Marriott. The founder of Care Advantage Inc. and Serenity First Hospice, Johnston also created the nonprofit Connecting Hearts, which promotes adoption in Virginia. Johnston’s keynote […]
University of Richmond named most beautiful campus in the nation
The campus of the University of Richmond was named the most beautiful in the nation by the 2024 edition of the Princeton Review, which was released Aug. 15. The guide ranks colleges and universities according to a wide variety of categories related to academics, amenities, school services, campus culture, extracurriculars, and others. UR was ranked in the top 10 on […]
Kroger offers customers $10 off groceries with flu shot
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 16, all Kroger Mid-Atlantic stores will offer customers $10 off groceries when they receive a flu shot in-store at the Kroger pharmacy. “As a community-focused company, we are here to help associates and customers stay healthy ahead of flu season and are pleased to offer a promotion that rewards shoppers for taking care of their health and […]
Savvy Senior: How does Medicare cover preventive health services?
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover preventive health screenings? I’m due to get a physical and a colonoscopy this year, but I want to find out what I’ll have to pay for before I go in. Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, You’ll be happy to know that Medicare covers a wide array of preventive and screening services to […]
Milestones: Aug. 15, 2023
Taylor Henry of Glen Allen was named to the spring 2023 dean’s list at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher. *** Emily Jordan Arruda of Glen Allen graduated May 6 with a bachelor’s degree in History from Furman University in Greenville, S.C. […]
Henrico officials seek to crack down on tobacco, vape shops
Henrico County officials are investigating ways to crack down on tobacco and vape shops in the county and also weighing the possibility of seeking changes to state laws that govern them. Officials, and some residents, are concerned about the proliferation of such shops countywide and the possibility that some may be regularly selling legal and illegal substances to underage customers. […]
Meet the five principals new to Henrico Schools this year
Henrico Schools will welcome five new principals for the 2023-24 school year for two schools in the Fairfield District, two schools in the Varina District, and one school in the Tuckahoe District. Cherita Sears, who previously worked in Richmond Public Schools, will join Varina High School, and Dr. Tyrus Lyles, who worked in Petersburg City Public Schools, will join Elko […]
Fall Children’s Consignment Sale at St. Andrew’s UMC
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9801 Fort King Road in Henrico, will hold its Fall Children’s Consignment Sale on Saturday, Sept. 30. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to noon and then reopen with items half-off from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be clothing, toys, books, baby gear and more for sale. Proceeds benefit the church’s […]
Grand opening of “A Walk Through Ghana” art exhibition
Culture Encounters, a grassroots nonprofit organization based in Henrico County, will host the grand opening of an art exhibition at St. Christopher’s School’s Ryan Recital Hall on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “A Walk Through Ghana” celebrates the essence of Ghanaian culture. The exhibition features acclaimed photographer Kwadwo Birikorang Adjei-Mr. Banks, a diverse collection of artwork, […]
