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At Henrico’s ‘biggest block party,’ a desire for better police-community relations • Henrico Police invites participation in Citizens and Senior Citizens police academies

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At Henrico’s ‘biggest block party,’ a desire for better police-community relations

About 50 communities throughout Henrico County hosted events for Tuesday’s National Night Out, an annual nationwide celebration that aims to improve the relationships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve. Click here to read more

Henrico Police invites participation in Citizens and Senior Citizens police academies
The Henrico County Police Division is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy and Senior Citizens Police Academy — free, hands-on programs designed to build stronger connections between law enforcement and the community. Both academies will run weekly from Sept. 3 through Nov. 12. The Citizens Police Academy
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Virginia congressman spearheads bipartisan efforts to boost U.S. housing supply
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, recalls how over the years, he and colleagues in Congress used to say “we’re gonna get to housing next, we’re gonna get to housing next.” But it never really came, he said, and now “housing shortages are a real crisis.” Last week,
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Varina Blue Devils heading into new season with many returning starters
Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Varina Blue Devils 2024 Record: 12-2 Season Result: def. Hanover 42-14, def. Huguenot 26-0, def. Dinwiddie 41-27, def. Tuscarora 28-0, lost to Phoebus 23-6 in Class 4 state title game Head Coach: Marcus Lewis, 6th season (49-10) Returning Starter: 10-11 Of Note: Not too long
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Restaurant Watch
JULY 8 Rico’s Mexican Grill, 11321-D Nuckols Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open employee beverage found next to clean dishes; observed black residue in nozzle of soda gun at bar; observed white buildup inside nozzle of sweat tea urn; there is no chlorine sanitizer
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Annual flowers that thrive in the heat
As temperatures rise, some annuals slow down or stop flowering due to heat stall. They will recover as temperatures cool but may leave your gardens or containers looking less colorful. Take some time now to evaluate annual flowers that are thriving in your garden and those that may need to
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

SPARC to present free performances of 'Dare to Dream Jr.' and 'Frozen Kids' at the Henrico Theatre Aug. 8-9

Mother's Little Helpers to perform at Aug. 9 'Second Saturdays' summer concert series at Dorey Park Farmers Market

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• Person of interest sought after multiple burglaries, larcenies in Henrico (ABC 8)
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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 7, 2025
Officials relaunch the JA Career Center at the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Henrico; your chance to see drivers ages 5 to 16 compete at Richmond Raceway next week; August is National Breastfeeding Month, and RHHD officials want the public to know about its services; private West End preschool mourns
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• 'Keep the area green' – Tuckahoe community celebrates creation of new public park
• Amtrak ridership up, but board concerned by chronic delays, unhappy customers
• National Night Out at Henrico's Dorey Park expected to draw crowd of more than 10,000, organizers say
• Do you think VDOT should close Exit 80? A survey lets you weigh in.
• HENRICO: COUNTY OF REFUGE – Resettlement, recovery and quiet resilience

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