During the past 14 years, Richard Walker went from dodging incarceration to running a volunteer organization aimed at helping other ex-offenders stay clean and out of prison. The efforts of groups like his are one reason Virginia has the nation’s lowest recidivism — or reoffense — rate for former inmates, state officials say. The story of Bridging the Gap in […]
Henrico News Minute – March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
Good economic development news for Henrico; funding for five major transportation projects in the county; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a measure inspired by the murder of Lucia Bremer;...
Henrico obtains $69M for 5 major road projects
By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen | March 27, 2024
Some Henrico residents may see their flood insurance rates change when the county adopts new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps April 25. The county’s board of supervisors officially approved...
‘Art of Housing’ event to raise funds for Housing Families First
March 27, 2024
The Art of Housing, an event featuring local artwork to support families facing homelessness, will be held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts April 18 to benefit Henrico-based Housing...
EPA awards $206M in Chesapeake Bay restoration grants
March 27, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency March 27 announced that it has awarded $206 million in grants to two organizations that will work to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The grants are the...
Henrico 4-H and 4 Art 2 Heart to host virtual youth art camp April 1-4
March 27, 2024
Henrico 4-H Youth Development and the nonprofit 4 Art 2 Heart will offer a free virtual art camp for youth from April 1-4, during Henrico Schools' spring break. The camp...
Global crane component manufacturer locating in Henrico
March 27, 2024
Ropeblock, a global crane component manufacturer based in the Netherlands, announced Wednesday that it will invest $100,000 to open its first U.S.-based facility in Henrico County. The 12,000-square-foot facility will...
Youngkin signs bill filed after shooting death of Henrico teen, vetoes 30 others related to guns
By Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury | March 27, 2024
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin handed down several vetoes, amendments and signatures on a number of gun and public safety bills the Democratic-controlled legislature pushed for this session. Among the measures...
Henrico Fur Finder: March 27, 2024
March 27, 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...
Henrico Property Transactions: Feb. 28-March 5, 2024
March 27, 2024
6 North Rose Avenue - $210,499, 1,015 SF (built in 1973), from Reba S. Gilliam to Tammy Dickman. 2118 Nelson Street - $225,000, 994 SF (built in 2011), from Lythgoe...
Henrico News Minute – March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024
Amazon’s Henrico Fulfillment Center celebrates its official opening; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a bill prompted by a Henrico cake-pop maker; good news for Virginia’s workforce; kindergarten registration is...
Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities
March 26, 2024
The Henrico School Board will review the outcomes of its legislative agenda for the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session during a 4:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, March 28. Board members approved...
Henrico supervisors to hold budget hearing March 26
By Joseph Maltby, Special to the Citizen | March 26, 2024
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors March 26 will hold a public hearing about the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget proposal. The hearing will begin at 5 p.m. in the...
Virginia labor force reaches record high, according to report
March 26, 2024
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February 2024 remained unchanged at 3.0 percent, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Local Area Unemployment Statistics The LAUS...
Report: Virginia’s housing market picks up
March 26, 2024
Virginia’s housing market picked up in February, with sales up 3.5% compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Virginia Realtors' Virginia Home Sales Report released last month....
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: March 25-April 1, 2024
March 26, 2024
This week, Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's helpd to identify and locating a missing larceny suspect in Henrico. On March 6, at about 1:30 p.m. police responded to...
Federal lawmakers tour USPS Sandston facility
March 26, 2024
A delegation of federal lawmakers visited the U.S. Postal Service's Sandston Sorting Facility and Distribution Center March 23 to assess the ongoing mail delivery issues in the region. The trip...
Youngkin signs homemade food bill inspired by ‘kingpin of cake pops’
By Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury | March 26, 2024
The front yard of Virginia’s Executive Mansion was turned into a miniature farmers market Monday as Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill meant to make life a little easier for...
Kindergarten registration process in Henrico begins
March 26, 2024
The kindergarten registration process began Monday in Henrico County for students eligible to begin school in the fall. Eligible children must be at least five years old by Sept. 30...
Va. School Boards Association hosting essay/speaking contest for high school students
March 26, 2024
The Virginia School Boards Association is hosting its annual personal essay/speaking contest for high school students, and the 2024 winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The contest is open to...
Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region
March 26, 2024
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin headed up the dignitaries who celebrated the official opening of Amazon's Richmond Fulfillment Center in Henrico County March 25, as he participated in ceremonies that included...
Milestones: March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced an additional appointment to his administration: Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System – Dr. Susan Tinsley Gooden of Henrico, dean of Wilder School...
Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?
By Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen | March 26, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how is it covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if...
Henrico News Minute – March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
New intrastate bus service could impact Henrico County; Henrico's board of supervisors will host a public hearing about its proposed budget tonight; new bills approved by the General Assembly would...
Nonprofit helps Virginia maintain lowest recidivism rate
By Special to the Citizen | on April 17, 2018
By Thomas Jett, Capital News ServiceCrime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week: April 16, 2018
By Citizen Staff | on April 17, 2018
Crime Stoppers wants to help Richmond Police identify two persons of interest in relation to a shooting that occurred in the Blackwell Neighborhood in February of last year. On Feb. 12, 2017 at about 4:30 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the intersection of East 20th Street and Albany Avenue for a report of a person shot. Officers located an […]