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Do you think VDOT should close Exit 80? A survey lets you weigh in • Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Bloomistry

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Do you think VDOT should close Exit 80? A survey lets you weigh in.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking the public to have its say on an often congested exit off of I-95 North that serves Henrico's Lakeside community. Click here to read more

Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Bloomistry
Conner Parrish wants to make healthier gardens and sustainable living more attainable. Created out of a love for the planet and a desire to reconnect with nature, Bloomistry is his vehicle to make it happen. Before there was Bloomistry, there was Blossoming Roots Farm & Supply. Parrish’s first venture began
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Schools, health department, clinics offer back to school vaccine events
Virginia requires students to be immunized against various illnesses to attend school, and Henrico County Public Schools and CrossOver Ministry are planning vaccination clinics this month to help streamline the process. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts also are offering the vaccinations by appointment. All students entering seventh and 12th
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Young chefs-in-training learn culinary creativity at Richmond airport restaurant
Young chefs-in-the-making received a taste of the culinary world at Applebee’s inside the Richmond International Airport on Saturday. Kids from 7 to 14 stepped into the kitchen for the Culinary Artistry Workshop hosted by the Society, Incorporated – Chickahominy River Women Chapter. With help from Executive Chef Corey Sheldon, the kiddos
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Driver charged after young person pinned under car in I-95 crash in Henrico
A young person was taken to an area hospital after being pinned under a car on Interstate 95 in Henrico County early Sunday morning. The driver was charged with reckless driving and driving outside of restrictions, according to officials with Virginia State Police. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Business in brief: Aug. 4, 2025
Off-price retailer TJ Maxx will open a new store at The Creeks at Virginia Center in Glen Allen Aug. 10. The store, located at 9850 Brook Road, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. seven days a week (hours on opening day will be
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

National Night Out events planned Aug. 5 in Henrico

Henrico Teen Theatre Company to present 'The Emperor's New Clothes' at Cultural Arts Center Aug. 6-8

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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 4, 2025
A shooting reported this morning in Innsbrook; VDOT wants your input about the potential removal of Exit 80 off I-95 in Lakeside; Amtrak ridership is up but customer complaints are, too; National Night Out is tomorrow.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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