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Air conditioning issues impact several Henrico schools as students and staff return • Why local BBQ legend Buz Grossberg is putting Buz and Ned's up for sale after 33 years

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Air conditioning issues impact several Henrico schools as students and staff return

As students and staff kicked off the new school year, multiple Henrico County school buildings were dealing with air conditioning issues, leading to complaints from parents about uncomfortable conditions. Click here to read more

Why local BBQ legend Buz Grossberg is putting Buz and Ned’s up for sale after 33 years
After more than three decades of serving award-winning barbecue to hungry Richmonders, Buz Grossberg is ready to hang up his apron and put his beloved Buz and Ned’s Real BBQ on the market. The 72-year-old pitmaster and restaurant owner has decided it’s time to trade the smoker for fishing poles
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Plate and Goblet: Breakfast stand-out; fan followings; and fermentation fun to come
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, even though I’m not a big fan of cereal. Give me a BLT or an egg-and-cheese-muffin any day. Which is exactly the kind of fare that’s offered at the new Turning Point restaurant in Glen Allen – a place I’d heard good things
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McClellan accepting applications for Youth Advisory Council
U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) is accepting applications from high school students in her district who are interested in serving on her Youth Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 school year. Students on the council will be able to engage with McClellan and her Congressional staff during monthly meetings. “Students
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Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Mills Godwin Eagles
2024 Record: 4-6 Season Result: Missed playoffs Head Coach: Earl Kinney, 3rd season (11-11) Starters Returning: 15 Of Note: Godwin was decimated by injuries last year, which helps explain losing three of their last four to miss the playoffs in 2024. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a
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Henrico Fur Finder: Aug. 20, 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 30-Aug. 5, 2025
1927 Chinchilla Drive, Varina District - $180,800, 1,056 SF (built in 1989), from Alan K. Tuck Estate to CTD Properties LLC. 4813 Gilmour Road, Varina District - $210,000, 1,248 SF (built in 1957), from Robert E. Converse to Sherbrook Ventures LLC. 2004 Springdale Road, Fairfield District
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Walking tour of historic Woodland Cemetery planned Aug. 23

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 20, 2025
The Henrico Planning Commission endorses the first residential development proposed under a new zoning district; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan opens the application process for her Youth Advisory Council; the Henrico Education Foundation names its new CEO; sewage leak forces temporary closure of Virginia Capital Trail section.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

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• Henrico Planning Commission endorses first development proposed in new small-lot residential zoning district
• Varina residents push against new data center proposed on Darbytown Road
• Awaiting VRC, ABC licenses, Roseshire plans fall opening in Henrico’s Near West End
• Highland Springs residents torn on proposed 49-home development

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