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Lakeside residents divided on proposed bike lanes and traffic-slowing measures

Community Vitality

Lakeside residents divided on proposed bike lanes and traffic-slowing measures

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 3, 2026

Henrico Schools leaders assure parents that AC issues are ‘top priority’ amid outages across the division

Education

Henrico Schools leaders assure parents that AC issues are ‘top priority’ amid outages across the division

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 28, 2026

Henrico aims to tackle its serious speeding issue with new 'life-altering' program

Public Safety

Henrico aims to tackle its serious speeding issue with new 'life-altering' program

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 27, 2026

New Medicaid work requirements expected to impact more than 20,000 in Henrico

Government

New Medicaid work requirements expected to impact more than 20,000 in Henrico

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 26, 2026

3 Henrico schools ranked in Richmond’s top ten public high schools by U.S. News & World Report

Education

3 Henrico schools ranked in Richmond’s top ten public high schools by U.S. News & World Report

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 25, 2026

Henrico supervisors expected to vote on $13.8M Tuckahoe Park improvement project, new regulations for PFAS chemicals Aug. 25

Government

Henrico supervisors expected to vote on $13.8M Tuckahoe Park improvement project, new regulations for PFAS chemicals Aug. 25

, and Citizen Staff Reports , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 24, 2026

Henrico’s Back-to-School Guide: new cell phone rules, screen time limits, staggered start, and more

Education

Henrico’s Back-to-School Guide: new cell phone rules, screen time limits, staggered start, and more

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 21, 2026

Henrico unveils new building for Longan Elementary School

Education

Henrico unveils new building for Longan Elementary School

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 20, 2026

Henrico Schools sets screen time limits, prohibits digital homework for elementary students, bans YouTube access for ES and MS students

Education

Henrico Schools sets screen time limits, prohibits digital homework for elementary students, bans YouTube access for ES and MS students

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 17, 2026

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers reject 'final' raise offer; strike possible

Community

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers reject 'final' raise offer; strike possible

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 13, 2026

Henrico residents voice concerns about data centers, Flock cameras at supervisors’ meeting

Government

Henrico residents voice concerns about data centers, Flock cameras at supervisors’ meeting

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 13, 2026

Flock cameras are a ‘gamechanger,’ Henrico Police chief says, but residents' privacy concerns still abound

Government

Flock cameras are a ‘gamechanger,’ Henrico Police chief says, but residents' privacy concerns still abound

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 12, 2026

Henrico supervisors expected to vote Aug. 11 on $1.6M renovation to Varina on the James

Government

Henrico supervisors expected to vote Aug. 11 on $1.6M renovation to Varina on the James

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 10, 2026

Lewis Ginter makes 'best and final' offer to workers, union says

Business

Lewis Ginter makes 'best and final' offer to workers, union says

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 7, 2026

Taylor wins Democratic primary, will face longtime Republican incumbent Wittman

Election 2026

Taylor wins Democratic primary, will face longtime Republican incumbent Wittman

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 5, 2026

Henrico supervisors approve new Short Pump townhomes despite continued resistance from some local residents

Government

Henrico supervisors approve new Short Pump townhomes despite continued resistance from some local residents

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 3, 2026

Henrico to place speed cameras at certain schools by 2027

Education

Henrico to place speed cameras at certain schools by 2027

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 31, 2026

Henrico supervisors approve new Comprehensive Plan without Lakeside redesign

Government

Henrico supervisors approve new Comprehensive Plan without Lakeside redesign

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 29, 2026

Henrico saw a 'historic' crime dip in 2025. Can the county maintain that success in 2026?

Public Safety

Henrico saw a 'historic' crime dip in 2025. Can the county maintain that success in 2026?

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 26, 2026

Henrico’s plan to transform Lakeside into the county’s lively, walkable corridor

Government

Henrico’s plan to transform Lakeside into the county’s lively, walkable corridor

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 21, 2026

Hundreds of community members fight to preserve Longan Elementary’s symbolic oak tree

Education

Hundreds of community members fight to preserve Longan Elementary’s symbolic oak tree

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 16, 2026

Lewis Ginter workers hold one-day strike, accuse management of 'regressive bargaining'

Business

Lewis Ginter workers hold one-day strike, accuse management of 'regressive bargaining'

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 28, 2026

Henrico receives higher teacher raises but no further school funding in state budget

Education

Henrico receives higher teacher raises but no further school funding in state budget

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 25, 2026

Henrico 'keeping an eye on' low James River levels amid statewide drought warning

Government

Henrico 'keeping an eye on' low James River levels amid statewide drought warning

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 24, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors to consider increasing trash disposal rates at June 23 meeting

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors to consider increasing trash disposal rates at June 23 meeting

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 23, 2026

In Virginia's First District Democratic primary, candidates are divided about how to get rural votes

Election 2026

In Virginia's First District Democratic primary, candidates are divided about how to get rural votes

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 19, 2026

Henrico official sounds alarm on teen fights, alcohol and drug use at Pouncey Tract pickleball courts

Community

Henrico official sounds alarm on teen fights, alcohol and drug use at Pouncey Tract pickleball courts

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 17, 2026

Henrico parents make urgent plea to school board: limit technology use in schools

Education

Henrico parents make urgent plea to school board: limit technology use in schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 12, 2026

Henrico supervisors approve new St. Mary’s Hospital parking lot, defer Short Pump townhouses again

Government

Henrico supervisors approve new St. Mary’s Hospital parking lot, defer Short Pump townhouses again

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 11, 2026

Henrico School Board expected to vote on phone use, homework policy regulations

Education

Henrico School Board expected to vote on phone use, homework policy regulations

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 11, 2026

Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations

Community

Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 10, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors to vote on townhouse complex near Short Pump, expanded parking lot for St. Mary’s Hospital

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors to vote on townhouse complex near Short Pump, expanded parking lot for St. Mary’s Hospital

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 9, 2026

Henrico’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of 50% of Varina as rural, increased density in pockets of the West End

Government

Henrico’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of 50% of Varina as rural, increased density in pockets of the West End

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 9, 2026

Henrico Schools proposing ban on student phone use during lunch and in between classes

Education

Henrico Schools proposing ban on student phone use during lunch and in between classes

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 4, 2026

Henrico reveals arena-anchored development proposal for Best Products and Brook Road sites

Government

Henrico reveals arena-anchored development proposal for Best Products and Brook Road sites

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 3, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Monica Bagley, Kaechele Elementary School, third grade

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Monica Bagley, Kaechele Elementary School, third grade

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – LaShanda Melendez, Rolfe and Fairfield middle schools, gifted education

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – LaShanda Melendez, Rolfe and Fairfield middle schools, gifted education

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Robert Thompson, III, Highland Springs High School, technology

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Robert Thompson, III, Highland Springs High School, technology

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers - Steven Cottam, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, religion

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers - Steven Cottam, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, religion

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Heather Sharpe, Short Pump Middle School, counseling

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Heather Sharpe, Short Pump Middle School, counseling

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Heather Dedie, Holman Middle School, family and consumer science

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Heather Dedie, Holman Middle School, family and consumer science

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Angela Persaud, Henrico High School, exceptional education

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers – Angela Persaud, Henrico High School, exceptional education

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers - Erienne Bryant, Tuckahoe Middle School, history

Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers - Erienne Bryant, Tuckahoe Middle School, history

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

Henrico's Top Teachers - Raelyn Mason, Glen Lea Elementary School, art

Education

Henrico's Top Teachers - Raelyn Mason, Glen Lea Elementary School, art

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 28, 2026

New Henrico Schools software will allow teachers to see and control what students are doing on their computers in real time

Education

New Henrico Schools software will allow teachers to see and control what students are doing on their computers in real time

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 21, 2026

Henrico legislators tout 'historic progress' with passage of housing, energy bills; call on Spanberger to pass cannabis bill

Government

Henrico legislators tout 'historic progress' with passage of housing, energy bills; call on Spanberger to pass cannabis bill

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 19, 2026

Henrico Schools unveils design for new elementary school in Glen Allen

Education

Henrico Schools unveils design for new elementary school in Glen Allen

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 18, 2026

Henrico supervisors defer decisions on proposed 7-story apartment building, 74-unit townhouse complex

Government

Henrico supervisors defer decisions on proposed 7-story apartment building, 74-unit townhouse complex

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 15, 2026

‘The data centers are coming’ – but some Hanover and Henrico residents are fighting to stop them

Government

‘The data centers are coming’ – but some Hanover and Henrico residents are fighting to stop them

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 12, 2026

Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes

Education

Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 6, 2026