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To grow or not to grow – Lakeside residents take on a future vision of the area • Henrico, Chesterfield officials celebrate ‘quadzilla’ status

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To grow or not to grow – Lakeside residents take on a future vision of the area

At the Monday night kickoff of Henrico County’s design charrette for the Lakeside area, about 200 residents and business owners came together at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to discuss what the area should look like 15 to 20 years into the future. Click here to read more

Henrico, Chesterfield officials celebrate ‘quadzilla’ status
Only three counties in the nation have achieved a quadruple-AAA bond-rating status, and two of them call Metro Richmond home. On Tuesday, officials from Henrico County joined some of their Chesterfield County counterparts and other regional officials at Richmond International Airport to celebrate Henrico’s quad-AAA rating, which became official
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Friend remembers 11-year-old girl who died in Henrico bicycle crash: ‘She always used to look out for me’
An 11-year-old Tuckahoe Middle School student died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County. According to Henrico Police, Dania Bashier was riding her bike with another child around 11:30 a.m. when the children tried to cross the
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
$50 laptop sale led to stampede and chaos in Henrico—viral moment turns 20
Twenty years ago this month, Henrico County Public Schools had what seemed like a generous idea: sell used Apple iBook laptops to county residents for just $50 each at Richmond International Raceway. What happened next became a cautionary tale that made national headlines and late-night television jokes. More than 5,
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Virginia lawmakers weigh risks and rewards of AI chatbots
As chatbots become study aids, companions, and even mental health supports, legislators grapple with how to regulate a fast-moving technology
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Organizing and Decluttering Sentimental Items-Get Organized RVA
(Sponsored Content) Organizing one’s home always comes with challenges, but organizing spaces containing sentimental items can be particularly overwhelming. Sentimental items represent significant moments in our lives, making it difficult to declutter or organize them. Holding onto these items can be a way of preserving memories and honoring the past,
Henrico CitizenSponsored Content
Savvy Senior: Tips and treatments for restless leg syndrome
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at night. -Always Tired Dear Tired, If an irresistible urge
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

After Hours concert at Innsbrook Aug. 28 to feature Jimmy Buffet tribute band 'Changes In Latitudes'

Reflections Big Band to perform at Flowers After 5 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Aug. 28

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• Rising condo inventory offers RVA buyers a shortcut (Axios Richmond)

HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Aug. 26, 2025
Henrico’s board of supervisors will meet twice today; the county plans an afternoon press conference to announce anticipated positive financial news; victims of two fatal crashes are identified; the second day of the four-day Lakeside charrette is today; legendary former Highland Springs High School basketball coach George Lancaster dies.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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