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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded • Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of residential developments in Near West End, Short Pump

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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

Before the Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s proposed budget on Tuesday night, all five supervisors delivered passionate statements about the board’s continued dedication to funding the needs of Henrico Schools. Click here to read more

Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of residential developments in Near West End, Short Pump
Two proposed residential developments in the Near West End and Short Pump are headed to the Henrico Board of Supervisors, having been recommended for approval by the county’s planning commission at last week’s meeting. The first, 1925 Westmoreland, would be a mixed-used residential and commercial development at the intersection
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Henrico’s Top Teachers nomination form
In May, the Henrico Citizen will publish its 14th Henrico’s Top Teachers section, profiling 20 of the top teachers in Henrico County, from the preschool through high school levels. (Read the 2025 section here.) The nomination period is now open, and we want to hear from you! We encourage you
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Henrico CASA raising money to support staffer whose Chesterfield home burned
Henrico CASA officials are rallying around a member of their team whose Chesterfield home burned in a fire earlier this month. The home of Stacy Willer was a total loss, officials said. They’ve now established a GoFundMe page to assist Willer and her family. “While we are incredibly grateful that
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Spanberger amends, signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws
Governor’s actions clarify assault weapons ban, restore background checks on private sales, set new storage standards and expand restrictions on where firearms can be carried
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Henrico Fur Finder: April 15, 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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Henrico Property Transactions: March 25-31, 2026
3109 North Parham Road, Unit 9, Three Chopt District - $170,000, 863 SF (built in 1964), from Manchester Rentals LLC to Ibrahim Atef Hanna. 4006 Bush Lake Place, Brookland District - $222,500, 1,424 SF (built in 1985), from Skip and Staci Goodwillie to Mahfouz Bebawi. 3901 Pinalto
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Blue Bee Cider to host 'Orchard After Dark' burlesque experience April 17

Anya Hinkle, Libby Weitnauer to perform April 18 at Shady Grove Coffeehouse in Glen Allen

African Violet Society Show planned April 18-19 at Lewis Ginter

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Cold case investigators renew search for missing 84-year-old Henrico man (ABC 8)
• Viral food truck Flavor Hive to open a brick-and-mortar in Glen Allen (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Governor’s amended marijuana market proposal features fewer initial retail licenses, phased increase to state sales tax (Richmond BizSense)

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Henrico News Minute – April 15, 2026
Henrico supervisors adopt a budget, but not before publicly responding to the comments of some school board members; a 33-year-old Henrico man faces second-degree murder charges; Henrico CASA officials rally around staffer whose home burned; Henrico issues burn ban; Henrico teacher attempting to win ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’ title, as voting
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153
• Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2
• Highland Springs Little League team honors late teammate Justus Lee
• Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues
• New residential developments proposed in Near West End, Short Pump

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