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For Henrico refugees, a process of resettlement, recovery and quiet resilience • 'Positive energy' flows at Henrico Schools back-to-school event

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HENRICO: COUNTY OF REFUGE – Resettlement, recovery and quiet resilience

Henrico County is home to refugees from a number of countries. In this mini-documentary, produced as part of our ongoing series about refugees in the county through a fellowship supported by the Lilly Endowment and administered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, we explore some of their stories. (Click here to view the mini-documentary)

‘Positive energy’ flows at Henrico Schools’ Back-to-School Kickoff event
Henrico County Public Schools got a head start on the 2025-26 school year July 31 with a packed day of sport tournaments, a live DJ, silent disco and giveaways at its annual Back-to-School Kickoff at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. The event brought together school representatives, community resources and
Henrico CitizenAva Jenks, Special to the Citizen
Amtrak ridership up, but board concerned by chronic delays, unhappy customers
Passenger train ridership in the U.S. is up, but so are delays, according to Amtrak’s top brass during a quarterly Zoom board meeting July 31. Customer satisfaction and service delivery rates also are down, the leaders said. While the presentation focused on nationwide data, the numbers presented ring true
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Varina couple commits to fifth conservation easement to protect land
Varina residents Randy and Meade Welch recently donated their fifth conservation easement to Capital Region Land Conservancy, helping permanently preserve 39 acres in Eastern Henrico. The property, known as “Kingsland Bend,” is located at 2231 Kingsland Road in Varina. The easement protects the historic battlefield landscape and scenic views from
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Weekend Top 5
The Henrico Theatre Company will present “8 Track: The Sounds of the 70s” by Rick Seeber at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 7 p.m. Aug. 1-2 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 3. Back by popular demand, “8 Track” is a fast-paced musical romp through one
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
📚 Beyond the Backpack: Kids Need Advocates to Succeed at School — and in Life
(Sponsored Content) As the back-to-school season begins, many children walk into classrooms with brand-new backpacks filled with pencils, notebooks, and glue sticks. These tools help set the stage for a successful year. But for some children—those facing trauma, instability, or life in foster care—a backpack isn’t enough.
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ImmerseCon 2025 planned Aug. 30-31 at Hilton Hotel & Spa/Short Pump

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 1, 2025
A Henrico teacher and her fiance are found guilty of child abuse; the former administrator of a Henrico nursing home faces disciplinary action; a public meeting outlines plans for the New Market Heights Trail in Varina; our Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5
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• At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation
• Former Henrico nursing home administrator disciplined for retaliation, failing to protect residents from abuse

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