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Varina residents push against new data center proposed on Darbytown Road • ICE arrests Tucker HS student with special visa at Henrico courthouse

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Varina residents push against new data center proposed on Darbytown Road

Noise pollution, environmental impacts, increased traffic, decreased air quality, and an elementary school just down the road – these were some of the many concerns Varina residents brought up at a community meeting about a proposed data center off Darbytown Road. Click here to read more

ICE arrests J.R. Tucker High School student with special visa at Henrico courthouse
Just days before he was set to start the school year at J.R. Tucker High School, 19-year-old Arman Momand was arrested by ICE officers at the Henrico courthouse last Friday. “This experience has been very traumatic for everybody associated with the family,” said Miriam Airington-Fisher, Momand’s immigration attorney. The
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James River Association seeks community input ahead of 50th anniversary
As the James River Association approaches its 50th anniversary, the organization is inviting the public to help shape its next five decades of work protecting and connecting people to the James River. Through the JRA 50th Anniversary Survey, community members can share their thoughts on the association’s programs, advocacy,
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Their childhoods are on display for millions. States, including Virginia, want to protect them.
Virginia is one of four states that amended their child labor laws this year to mandate trusts and other protections for content creators who are minors.
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Douglas Freeman Mavericks look to bounce back after narrow playoff miss
Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Douglas Freeman Mavericks 2024 Record: 6-4 Season Result: Missed playoffs Head Coach: Kevin Simonds, 2nd year (6-4) Returning Starters: 17 players with significant experience return Of note: Freeman’s four losses last year were all to playoff teams, but the one that sticks with them the
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Henrico Fur Finder: Aug. 13, 2025
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: July 23-29, 2025
10819 Smithers Court, Tuckahoe District - $207,500, 1,532 SF (built in 1987), from Jennifer E. Critics to Charles and Ryan Swanson. 7517 Chamberlayne Avenue, Fairfield District - $250,000, 1,255 SF (built in 1968), from W. Slade Blanchard III and G.S. Wenrich to Ty West Builders
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Richmond Makers Market planned Aug. 16 at Cultural Arts Center

Matt Willard to perform at The Tin Pan Aug. 17

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A controversial gaming parlor announces plans to open this fall in the West End; Henrico Fire officials host ‘Girls on Fire’ camp for youngsters; it’s race week at Richmond Raceway; Henrico supervisors approve participation in opioid-settlement plan, expand Henrico Investment Program boundaries.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Awaiting VRC, ABC licenses, Roseshire plans fall opening in Henrico’s Near West End
• Meeting kicks off call for public input into potential changes for Route 5 in Varina
• 'Keep the area green' – Tuckahoe community celebrates creation of new public park
• Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 3 residential developments in Fairfield District, data center in Varina Aug. 14
• At Quioccasin Middle School community meeting, parents push for ‘equitable’ redistricting

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