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Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district • Sewage leak temporarily closes portion of Virginia Capital Trail in Varina

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Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district

The first residential development proposed under a new small-lot zoning district in Henrico County earned the unanimous endorsement of the Henrico Planning Commission Aug. 14. Click here to read more

Sewage leak temporarily closes portion of Virginia Capital Trail in Varina
A sewage leak forced the closure of a section of the Virginia Capital Trail on Monday, disrupting the plans of walkers, runners and cyclists in the Richmond area. Utility crews blocked off a stretch of the popular trail just east of Rocketts Landing to address the leak, which was reported
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Henrico elementary school kicks off year with playground day after AC issues
While most students in the Richmond area started their school year in classrooms Monday, Lakeside Elementary students in Henrico County began with an impromptu playground day after air conditioning issues delayed their official start. School officials invited students to come enjoy popsicles and playground time instead of canceling the day
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Henrico Education Foundation names new CEO
The Henrico Education Foundation Board of Directors has named Junior Achievement of Central Virginia President and CEO Jennifer Boyle as its new CEO, effective Sept. 15. “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Boyle as the next CEO of HEF,” said Delphine Hartsel, Chair of the Search Committee. “Jennifer brings more
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Debating the debates: Spanberger, Earle-Sears to face off Oct. 9
Both campaigns turned down other forums before agreeing to Norfolk State event, their first head-to-head clash of the race
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Milestones: Aug. 19, 2025
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced that the following Henrico residents have been appointed to state boards: State Board of Social Services – Tony Whittingham Jr., chief operations officer at Diversity; Small Business Commission – Thomas Leonard, owner of Tom Leonard’s Farmers Market; Criminal Justice Services Board – The Honorable John Marshall, circuit
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Savvy Senior: How to find a great handyman
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house? -Almost 75 Dear Almost, It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do you find
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Movie in the Park Aug. 22 at Crump Park to feature 'National Treasure'

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