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At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing • No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire

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At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing

Both Virginia and Henrico County are facing a major housing shortage, and increasing the housing supply is the “ultimate answer,” according to Henrico state senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16th District). Click here to read more

No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire
A fire damaged two townhomes in Henrico County on Tuesday morning, according to Henrico Fire Assistant Chief Mike Crawford. Fire crews responded to the 500 block of Rivanna Hill Road, just off Telegraph Road in Glen Allen, shortly before 11 a.m. Everyone exited the home safely; no injuries and
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Henrico Fire official shares life-saving holiday gift ideas for your family
If you’re looking for last-minute gifts, a Henrico Fire official has some ideas that could literally save lives. Battalion Chief Doug Reynolds from Fire Station 3 in Henrico County shared several life-saving gift suggestions that go beyond typical holiday presents. “We always want to make sure the gold standard is
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Youngkin pitches final budget, touts strong revenues as he prepares to leave office
Outgoing governor proposes pay raises, tax relief and a child welfare overhaul, but drops car tax repeal as he urges Democrats to keep Virginia’s pro-business course
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Henrico Crime Report: Dec. 19-23, 2025
1500 block of North Parham Road, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting and obstruction of justice at a retail store Dec. 19 at 5:28 p.m. Creighton Road at North Laburnum Avenue, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the
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Henrico Fur Finder: Dec. 24, 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: Dec. 3-9, 2025
204 Cornett Street, Varina District - $174,000, 1,007 SF (built in 1971), from Jeffrey Engle to Charles Lee Kelly Jr. 2403 Dumbarton Road, Fairfield District - $210,000, 1,644 SF (built in 1946), from Dumbarton Road LLC to Sanjana Properties LLC. 2104 Turtle Run Drive, Unit 8,
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to present 'Coming Back Home...Out of the Cold' Jan. 17

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