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At Quioccasin MS community meeting, parents push for ‘equitable’ redistricting • Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 3 residential developments in Fairfield District, data center in Varina Aug. 14

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At Quioccasin Middle School community meeting, parents push for ‘equitable’ redistricting

Henrico Schools is building its first three-story middle school, and parents see it as an opportunity for some “much-needed” school redistricting.

At a community meeting July 29, Henrico Schools officials shared details with a crowd of neighbors and parents on the upcoming rebuild of Quioccasin Middle School, which should start this fall and finish in the fall of 2027. Click here to read more

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 3 residential developments in Fairfield District, data center in Varina Aug. 14
The Henrico Planning Commission is scheduled to hear three residential rezoning cases in the Fairfield District and plans for a data center in the Varina District at its Aug. 14 meeting, among other proposals. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room of
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Youngkin declares Aug. 9 statewide ‘Day of Play,’ with main event planned in Henrico
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared Aug. 9 as “Commonwealth Day of Play,” a statewide celebration designed to connect children, families, and communities through active and screen-free play. The main event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Taylor Farm Park in Eastern Henrico County,
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Henrico Police Animal Shelter to host adoption event Aug. 16
The Henrico County Police Animal Shelter will host an adoption event Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 10421 Woodman Road, Glen Allen. During the month of August, organizations across the country are encouraged to “Clear the Shelter,” as part of an initiative founded
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Hermitage Panthers football coach Jean-Pierre looks to build winning culture
Final Score Friday 2025 Preview: Hermitage Panthers 2024 Record: 6-5 Season Result: lost to L.C. Bird 21-11 Head Coach: Timothy Jean-Pierre, 5th season (27-18) Returning Starters: 18 Of Note: After reaching the 5C Regional final in his first season at his alma mater, Jean-Pierre’s Panthers have had three first
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Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 1-7, 2025
2400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of methamphetamine and cocaine and other state criminal violations Aug. 1 at 11:46 a.m. Williamsburg Road at Butler Street, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine
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Weekend Top 5
Participants in SPARC summer camps will present two free productions at the Henrico Theatre Aug. 8-9. “Dare to Dream Jr.” - a musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio - will be performed on Friday, Aug. 8
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Coal Pit Learning Center in Glen Allen to hold open house Aug. 13

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• Henrico Theatre Company announces new season (ABC 8)
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Henrico News Minute – Aug. 8, 2025
Recapping Henrico’s National Night Out celebrations; today is the last day to respond to a VDOT survey about the potential elimination of Exit 80 on I-95; U.S. Senator Mark Warner introduces legislation to foster more affordable housing; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch; a Henrico student earns an
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