April revenue collections in Virginia exceeded budget forecasts, growing 45.7 percent over April 2021. General fund revenues were about $1.9 billion higher year-to-date than the mid-session revised forecast issued in February, and total revenue collections in the state have risen by 19% through April, ahead of the revised annual forecast of 9.2% growth. “Virginia’s economy continues to show encouraging signs […]
Henrico Citizen selected to participate in national journalism sustainability program
The Henrico Citizen is one of 20 publications nationally selected to participate in the inaugural cycle of the LION Publishers-Google News Initiative Sustainability Audits and Funding program. The program seeks to assist LION members find ways to overcome barriers to sustainability. It offers a comprehensive process for LION members to identify and respond constructively to roadblocks to sustainability within their […]
Henrico Police to host memorial service for fallen officers May 13
Henrico Police officials will host a memorial service May 13 to honor the lives and service of the 10 Henrico officers who have died in the line of duty, as well as other fallen officers nationally. The event, which will take place at Mount Vernon Baptist Church at 11220 Nuckols Road in Glen Allen at 10 a.m., is part of […]
These were the top names for Virginia babies in 2021
A week after announcing the most popular baby names in the nation in 2021, the U.S. Social Security Administration has announced the top names for each state. Among newborn boys in Virginia, the name Liam – also the most popular boys’ name in the nation for five years running – topped the list. The top name among girls born in […]
After 2-year hiatus, Lebanese Food Festival returns to Glen Allen May 13-15
After two years of cancellations because of COVID-19, the Lebanese Food Festival will return for its 37th edition May 13-15 at Saint Anthony Church in Glen Allen. Along with food that is prepared according to recipes that have been passed down for generations, attendees can expect traditional Middle East Lebanese music and performances from five Lebanese dance troupes, according to […]
Restaurant Watch
APR. 25 Me’kong Restaurant, 6004 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed an employee handle raw beef and then switch tasks without washing hands; condensate pipes are draining into the hand sink (hand sinks are for handwashing only); containers of prepped vegetables in the walk-in cooler are not covered; observed food debris on […]