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Is Henrico’s air safe to breathe? DEQ, Lung Association clock ozone levels • Broken AC at Henrico elementary school raises health concerns among parents

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Is Henrico’s air safe to breathe? DEQ, Lung Association clock ozone levels

The late spring’s sun and warm temperature beckon residents outdoors but, beware: there’s a danger that is not visible.

The past two weeks in Henrico have witnessed six yellow level ozone days, with each of those days showing ozone as the primary pollutant according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s ozone forecasting reporting. Click here to read more

Broken AC at Henrico elementary school raises health concerns among parents
A broken cooling tower has left Fair Oaks Elementary without air conditioning for more than a week, prompting Henrico County Public Schools to bring in fans and a temporary unit
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Glen Allen robotics team earns award at world championship event
A Glen Allen robotics team recently earned an award during an international competition in St. Louis. Team 50878X (the “Geometric Mangos”) earned the Inspire Award in Math at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship, distinguishing itself among top teams from around the globe. The Inspire Award is presented in several
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Supreme Court of Virginia will hear oral arguments on redistricting referendum Monday
The Supreme Court of Virginia will hear oral arguments on the redistricting referendum Monday as it considers the legality of the plan. Despite narrowly being approved by voters in Tuesday’s special election, the Supreme Court will have to decide if Democratic lawmakers violated procedural rules when they referred a constitutional
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How PurpleStride walk in Henrico is helping fight ‘world’s toughest cancer’
Central Virginians took part in the fifth annual PurpleStride walk at Dorey Park in Henrico County on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer. Hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the event raised more than $110,100, surpassing its $110,000 goal. Organizers said the money
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Business in brief: April 27, 2026
Intermission Beer Company has been named one of six finalists nationally for the Samuel Adams Brewing & Business Experienceship, the brewery recently announced on social media. Founders Courtney and Justin White will attend the “Crafting Dreams Beer Bash” in New York in June to compete to win a mentorship, which will
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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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Howie Day to perform April 29 at The Tin Pan

Lewis Ginter's Spring Plant Sale planned April 30-May 1

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Henrico News Minute – April 27, 2026
Henrico officials prepare to say goodbye to a prominent building; Crossover Healthcare Ministries begins efforts on Phase 1 of a renovation project; CVWMA officials say local residents have composted 84,000 pounds of food scraps since November; Henrico has planted 10,000 trees this calendar year.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico celebrates Arbor Day with 10,000 trees planted this year
• Glen Allen family loses belongings, 2 dogs in fire
• Bridge, sewer and pedestrian projects ramp up this spring across Henrico
• Funding for GRTC Pulse expansion into Henrico authorized, as officials await state budget clarity
• Redistricting results illustrate slight shift in Henrico vote from November to April

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