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'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce • 3 firefighters hospitalized after wreck that shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Henrico

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'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce

On Wednesday, Henrico Schools honored 74 soon-to-be graduates of the division’s Advanced Career Education programs who will be taking on trades jobs immediately after graduation. Click here to read more

3 firefighters hospitalized after wreck that shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Henrico
Three firefighters were taken to an area hospital for injuries after a crash on Interstate 64 in Henrico County, according to police. The crash happened at mile marker 182, near Parham Road, around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday. Police say the initial investigation indicates a Henrico County Fire engine had
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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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Chipotle opens new Henrico location
Chipotle opened its newest Henrico location April 29, at 4071 Concord Creek Place, adjacent to the Springdale Park community near the intersection of Laburnum Avenue and Mechanicsville Turnpike. The store is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is hiring. For details, visit chipotle.com/
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Blackberry Smoke to play at Innsbrook Sept. 4
Southern rock and roll band Blackberry Smoke is coming to Servpro After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen on Friday, Sept. 4, as part of the 2026 concert season. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at www.afterhoursinnsbrook.com.
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Supreme Court of Virginia weighs challenge to redistricting amendment
Case tests scope of legislative authority to redraw congressional maps as similar battles play out nationwide ahead of midterm elections this fall
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Weekend Top 5
The Henrico Theatre Company will present the comedy “Getting Sara Married” at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on May 1-2 at 7 p.m. and on May 3 at 3 p.m. The story features Aunt Martha, who is determined to get her reluctant niece Sara married at
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Restaurant Watch
APRIL 3 Acacia Midtown, 2363 Roux Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open staff beverage found on cold table cutting board; whisk is stored in hand sink next to deep fryers; staff are storing utensils in room temperature water in between use; some cutting boards are
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In the Garden: Tips for container gardening success
Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking, and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and support pollinators. Keep containers looking their best
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Friend or Foe 5K planned May 2 at Osborne Park in Varina

Hardywood Park Brewing in West Creek to host RVA Taco Festival May 3 to benefit Henrico-based nonprofit Safe Harbor

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HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – April 30, 2026
Henrico officials prepare to recodify the county’s code; the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inducts its newest class in Henrico; 22 dogs and 2 other animals are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Spring Plant Sale takes place today.
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