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State finds 'systemic failure' to prevent abuse at Henrico nursing home • Henrico 12-year-old writes guide on smartphone safety for kids

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State finds 'systemic failure' to prevent abuse at Henrico nursing home: 'Nobody should be there'

A Henrico nursing home has landed on a government watch list of facilities identified as having a record of serious health and safety failures, marking the second facility in the county to appear on the list. Click here to read more

Henrico 12-year-old writes guide on smartphone safety for kids
A 12-year-old author from Glen Allen is making it his mission to educate his peers about phone safety and responsibility by publishing a new book. Aiden Ali wrote “Before You Get a Phone” as a guide to help kids and parents navigate one of today’s biggest parenting decisions. Instead of
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico’s Redemption BBQ and Market ending barbecue service to pivot to Chicago-style pizzas
A popular Henrico restaurant is ending its barbecue service. Redemption BBQ and Market announced it will only be open Wednesday through Saturday this week, with Saturday marking its final barbecue service. Owner John Vest says significant debt, the rising cost of pasture-raised beef, and a drastic jump in gas prices
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy cost
Governor advances affordability agenda as hundreds of measures await action ahead of April 13 deadline
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Virginia Democratic veterans rally for ‘yes’ vote in redistricting referendum
Speaker Don Scott dismisses early voting concerns as party leaders say Democratic-leaning voters often cast ballots later in the early voting window
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: April 1, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Kevin Burt & Big Medicine to perform April 4 at Cultural Arts Center

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Former Henrico firefighter sentenced on child pornography charges (NBC 12)
• K Alferio retires from Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen after 18 years of leadership (ABC 8)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico
• Henrico eighth-grader wins regional spelling bee in first appearance, advances to national competition
• Henrico Schools actively addressing HVAC issues at 13 schools; four schools without working HVAC schoolwide
• Housing Families First’s newest program addresses homelessness among a youthful demographic, imparting adult lessons for lifelong stability
• Henrico officials invite public to weigh in on proposed Route 5 changes by April 2

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