Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 25-31, 2026
A look at the most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com during the past week.
Buddhist monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in Henrico in early February
A group of about 19 Buddhist monks and their dog “Aloka” are expected to pass through Henrico next week as they trek to Washington, D.C. on their “Walk for Peace.” The Texas monks began their 2,300-mile pilgrimage in Fort Worth in October and will complete their journey at
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico officials ask for patience from residents trapped in neighborhoods by unplowed roads covered in thick ice
“Why hasn’t my neighborhood street been plowed yet?” is the top question Henrico County residents are asking Henrico Public Works staffers after last weekend’s storm. The county answered many residents’ questions about the slow snow and ice removal process in a “Subdivision Plowing FAQ” social media post. The
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
With weekend snowstorm likely bound for Henrico, plows focus on access for emergency services and more treacherous areas of subdivisions
It’s been five days since last weekend’s snow and sleet storm that, along with freezing temperatures, left an icy sheen throughout Henrico County. The streets of Pat Anczak’s neighborhood are completely frozen. “I am afraid to leave the house as I could fall,” Anczak wrote the Henrico
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say
Author’s note: An earlier version of this article included numbers of personnel that were added to the current budget during this past school year. Those figures have been corrected to reflect the number of personnel that would be added in the proposed budget for this upcoming school year. Henrico Schools
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico teacher arrested on charges related to strangling student
A staff member at The Academy at Virginia Randolph has been charged with assault and strangulation after a Jan. 21, 2026, altercation with a student, according to Henrico police. Erin Seville Travers, 36, of Henrico, appeared in Henrico court Thursday via video for an attorney advisement hearing. She’s due back
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Toddler dies after falling through ice into Henrico pond
A toddler has died after falling through ice into a western Henrico pond Monday afternoon, according to police. Henrico Police were called to the 12300 block of Shore View Drive, near Lauderdale and Church roads, around 1:40 p.m. Once on scene, officers found the child unconscious after being
WTVR CBS 6
During ‘State of Housing’ event, Vithoulkas details housing programs that work, urges local flexibility
Sharing the stage with leaders from around the region Jan. 22 at the Partnership for Housing Affordability’s 2026 State of Housing in the Richmond Region event, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas detailed how the county is addressing crucial housing issues and championed the ability for localities to have flexibility in
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico Police seek 2 women who allegedly shopped with stolen EBT card
Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s help identifying and locating two women who allegedly purchased groceries with an EBT card that was reported missing from Colorado. The rightful owner of the card reported that it had been used in Henrico at multiple locations. Video surveillance obtained from stores in
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico Board of Supervisors affirms state of emergency, approves new housing in Tuckahoe
Henrico County officials affirmed a state of local emergency through a unanimous board of supervisors vote on Tuesday, and officials warned residents to stay cautious as more bad weather is forecasted this weekend. County Manager John Vithoulkas declared a state of local emergency on Jan. 23 after a winter storm
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Praying for NYC burger chain’s arrival? It worked
A popular New York City hamburger joint is expanding to Henrico County, where its first Virginia location is set to open soon. Holy Burger, which features handcrafted hamburgers made from 100% halal beef and signature sauces, will open at 8300 Brook Road in a building that formerly housed a Wendy’
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
