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Taylor unseats Wittman in congressional victory, fueled by overwhelming Henrico support

Election 2026

Taylor unseats Wittman in congressional victory, fueled by overwhelming Henrico support

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 4, 2026

For Henrico voters in the country’s ‘median district,’ decision in Wittman-Taylor race may be shaped by rising costs and rule of law

Election 2026

For Henrico voters in the country’s ‘median district,’ decision in Wittman-Taylor race may be shaped by rising costs and rule of law

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 2, 2026

Henrico terminated its Flock contract more than 2 weeks ago; the cameras are still up

Government

Henrico terminated its Flock contract more than 2 weeks ago; the cameras are still up

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 29, 2026

Moody Middle, Tuckahoe Elementary ranked as Henrico’s best K-8 public schools by U.S. News & World Report

Education

Moody Middle, Tuckahoe Elementary ranked as Henrico’s best K-8 public schools by U.S. News & World Report

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 29, 2026

Henrico Schools’ new chief of operations is not asking for more HVAC funding from the county. Here’s why

Education

Henrico Schools’ new chief of operations is not asking for more HVAC funding from the county. Here’s why

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 26, 2026

Hundreds pack Western Henrico meeting about proposed Goochland data centers

Government

Hundreds pack Western Henrico meeting about proposed Goochland data centers

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 20, 2026

Henrico residents call on supervisors to publicly oppose data centers on Goochland-Henrico border

Government

Henrico residents call on supervisors to publicly oppose data centers on Goochland-Henrico border

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 16, 2026

Henrico supervisors pave the way for new housing near Willow Lawn and, potentially, in Highland Springs

Government

Henrico supervisors pave the way for new housing near Willow Lawn and, potentially, in Highland Springs

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 14, 2026

'It’s our comeback year' – state, local leaders celebrate performance improvements throughout Henrico schools

Education

'It’s our comeback year' – state, local leaders celebrate performance improvements throughout Henrico schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 12, 2026

Henrico Schools’ Living Building will open a year later than planned due to construction delays

Education

Henrico Schools’ Living Building will open a year later than planned due to construction delays

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 8, 2026

Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract

Government

Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract

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

October 6, 2026

Teacher vacancies down 40% in Henrico's public schools since start of 2025-26 school year

Education

Teacher vacancies down 40% in Henrico's public schools since start of 2025-26 school year

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 2, 2026

Amid HVAC issues, Henrico parents and teachers urge division leaders for more transparency

Education

Amid HVAC issues, Henrico parents and teachers urge division leaders for more transparency

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 25, 2026

Henrico makes headway on $304-million East End water pipeline

Government

Henrico makes headway on $304-million East End water pipeline

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 25, 2026

'We need our Henrico leadership to step up': Nearby Goochland data center park prompts concerns for Henrico residents

Government

'We need our Henrico leadership to step up': Nearby Goochland data center park prompts concerns for Henrico residents

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 23, 2026

An inside look at Henrico Police’s new social media monitoring technology

Government

An inside look at Henrico Police’s new social media monitoring technology

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 20, 2026

Nivar, VanValkenburg talk data centers, NextEra merger, Flock cameras at Western Henrico town hall

Government

Nivar, VanValkenburg talk data centers, NextEra merger, Flock cameras at Western Henrico town hall

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 17, 2026

Henrico Schools officials outline new preventative maintenance plan to tackle ongoing HVAC issues

Education

Henrico Schools officials outline new preventative maintenance plan to tackle ongoing HVAC issues

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 11, 2026

Henrico supervisors defer land-use cases that would permit more housing near Willow Lawn, Highland Springs

Government

Henrico supervisors defer land-use cases that would permit more housing near Willow Lawn, Highland Springs

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 11, 2026

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