Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2 • New residential developments proposed in Near West End, Short Pump

Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2

Just after noon on Monday, Feb. 9, instructional assistant Stephanie Bell received a phone call from Henrico Virtual Academy’s principal saying that the combined Kindergarten and first grade class she co-teaches would shut down at the end of the school year.

During the next hour, all parents who had enrolled their children in HVA’s 2026-2027 kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classes received the same phone call. When Bell logged back on to her computer after lunchtime, she saw her students’ faces wet with tears on her screen. Click here to read more

New residential developments proposed in Near West End, Short Pump

After a months-long slowdown in the pace of new cases, the Henrico Planning Commission April 9 is scheduled to hear two new proposals for residential developments. If ultimately approved by the county’s board of supervisors, the developments would add a total of 298 new residential units to Henrico. The first

Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

Looking for a new pet? Henrico County hosting adoption event this weekend

The Henrico County Police Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event this weekend. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the shelter, located at 10421 Woodman Road, the public can meet cats, dogs and a rabbit who are all looking for new homes. Spay and

Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6

New Virginia laws target school construction and classroom cellphone use

Spanberger signs bipartisan package spanning infrastructure, academics and student safety

Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

Virginia lawmakers send contraception-access bills to governor’s desk

Measures would expand insurance coverage and create a state-level right as federal policy remains in flux

Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

Henrico Fur Finder: April 8, 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

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Henrico Property Transactions: March 18-24, 2026

5713 Linda Court, Varina District - $210,000, 1,274 SF (built in 1978), from Michiko Baldwin to Urias Alvaro Osmin Pena et al. 2119 Destination Drive, Unit A, Varina District - $248,990, 931 SF (built in 2026), from NVR Inc. to Anna and Shaun Luchard. 611 Willomett Avenue,

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Slate River Band to perform at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen April 12

FETCH Fest planned April 12 at Hardywood Park Brewery in West Creek

• 47-year-old identified in deadly Henrico tractor-trailer crash (ABC 8)
• Les Crepes restaurant in Henrico rebrands to Sebastian & Co. Bistro (Richmond BizSense)
• Virginia War Memorial seeks applicants for 2026 Marocchi Scholarships (Richmond Family Magazine)

Henrico News Minute – April 8, 2026

Allergy sufferers battle “terrible” pollen season; a Henrico educator doubles up on his effort to help children learn math; Virginia Career Works to host event today; Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events planned later this month; tomorrow is Local News Day.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

• Achoo! Elevated Henrico springtime pollen counts giving rise to allergies
• Donations, 'food bank' help as backpay is disbursed to TSA screeners at RIC
• Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go
• Restaurant Watch
• Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Beck Professional Services

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