Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I planning to travel much more frequently in retirement and are very interested in educational trips and adventures. Can you recommend any groups or firms that specialize in this type of travel geared towards retirees? Love to Learn Dear Love, Educational travel, which combines travel with in-depth learning opportunities has become a very […]
Virginia to receive $156M in funding for new solar energy projects
About half of Virginia households are eligible to benefit from $156 million in federal solar energy funding that the Virginia Department of Energy will receive during the next five years....
Fourth Groovin’ in the Garden series band announced
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours ATL will perform at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Aug. 22 as part of the Groovin’ in the Garden series. Tickets for the concert go on...
LETTERS: Reader urges Henrico Schools to ensure equity, excellence
Dear Editor: As a proud alumnus of Varina High School and an active member of the NAACP Henrico Branch, I am deeply concerned about the impending departure of Dr. Monica...
Plate and Goblet: Expo treats, a chocolate cafe, Coaches’ Cook-Off – and an “abominable” hot-dog product
The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo came to town March 27 for its semiannual appearance at the Richmond Convention Center, and many of the Henrico-based businesses – Gunther's Gourmet (salsa,...
Henrico School Board pushes for ‘more consistency’ in enforcement of disciplinary code
The Henrico School Board will vote on a number of changes to the Henrico Schools' Code of Student Conduct June 6, including the addition of a self-defense clause and reducing...
Henrico supervisors to discuss affordable housing, East End landfill, new funding for homelessness services April 23
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 23. The first of two sessions (a work session) will take place at 3:45 p.m. in...
Citizen’s Kruszewski wins 2 VPC awards
Henrico Citizen Managing Editor Patty Kruszewski won two awards in the Virginia Professional Communicators 2024 communications contest, including a first-place entry that advanced to the National Federation of Press Women...
A toast to Tom
An April 17 drop-in social hosted by Catch Your Limit Consulting and Lost Office Collaborative culminated in a toast to CYL's Tom Laughon on the occasion of his retirement. Tim...
Milestones: April 23, 2024
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced additional key administration and board appointments: Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital Authority – Kevin Laing of Henrico, executive vice president of TowneBank, Dr. Wayne Shaia...
Savvy Senior: Choosing a senior community that offers all levels of care
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am...
Henrico News Minute – April 23, 2024
Henrico Schools names 24 Teacher Scholars; construction work to affect traffic on I-64 for several weeks; Deep Run HS graduate wins Monument Avenue 10k; Virginia Sports Hall of Fame holds...
Commuter train system eyes expansion, part of Virginia’s evolving rail trends
While 2050 is more than a quarter century away, The Virginia Railway Express wants to start transforming its commuter rail operations much sooner by offering Saturday services as it considers...
Vithoulkas to address local businesses during May 9 town hall meeting
InUnison and the Henrico Economic Development Authority will host a free town hall meeting for local businesses, featuring Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, Thursday, May 9, from 2 p.m. to...
Volunteers sought for health clinics statewide in Virginia
According to data from the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, the number of volunteers at state clinics has decreased by 50% in the past six years. In recognition...
I-64 bridge work to impact Henrico traffic April 22-May 10
Overnight bridge rehabilitation work on I-64 is expected to cause delays for drivers heading east on Gaskins Road from late April to early May, according to the Virginia Department of...
Virginia witnesses largest single month of job gains in more than a year
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly in March to 2.9 percent, as the state witnessed an increase of more than 2,750 employed citizens, according to data released earlier this...
Bon Secours opens new urgent care facility at Regency
Bon Secours has opened a new urgent care facility at Regency in Henrico's Near West End. Bon Secours Urgent Care, Regency, is part of an effort by the nonprofit to...
Watch replay of Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony
Watch a replay of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony in the video above. The ceremony, hosted by WTVR CBS 6 Sports Director Lane Casadonte, took place...
Deep Run HS graduate wins Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k race
A Deep Run High School graduate and current University of Richmond student won the men's Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k race in Richmond April 20, turning in the best time among...
AAA launches ‘Batteries for Trees’ campaign
As part of a broader commitment to environmental sustainability, AAA is launching its 13th annual Batteries for Trees campaign. The initiative will plant one new tree for every battery replaced...
Henrico Schools selects 24 students for homegrown teacher program
Henrico Schools announced April 1 that 24 high school seniors were selected as Teacher Scholars, earning a guaranteed spot as a teacher in HCPS once they complete college. The...
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Be Unique Custom Clothing and Alterations
Be Unique Custom Clothing and Alterations is a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and clothing alteration come together to serve the community. Since 1992, this Sandston clothing alteration shop has been...
Business in brief: April 22, 2024
Glen-Allen based Pinnacle Living, a nonprofit provider of retirement living, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by the Richmond Times-Dispatch along with two of its communities, Cedarfield in...
Henrico News Minute – April 22, 2024
A shooting leaves one man injured; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is growing; the Capital Region Land Conservancy is honored for its protection of a Henrico battlefield; Henrico Schools honored for...
Henricoans’ influence felt during RVA Fashion Week
The first RVA Fashion Week of 2022 took place April 25-May 1 at various spots throughout Richmond, but the impact of several Henricoans was felt prominently during the event. The Citizen’s Lauren Modelski caught up with three of them during the week to hear more about their involvement and inspiration for the week.
