Staples Mill Amtrak station travelers adjust to new schedule as D.C. bridge construction gets underway • Henrico supervisors expected to vote on plans for Glover Park baseball complex, Short Pump transportation project

Staples Mill Amtrak station commuters and travelers adjust to new schedule as D.C. bridge construction gets underway

On a recent weekday early morning, before the sun came up, Brie Craddock walked briskly through the Staples Mill Amtrak Station parking lot to board the number 86 Northeast Regional train bound for Alexandria, where she would transfer to the Washington Metro to reach her job in Arlington managing events for Amazon.

Craddock is used to waking early for her long commute, but a scheduling change has meant she and thousands of other commuters have had to shift their alarm clocks to adapt to a recently implemented scheduling change. Click here to read more

Henrico supervisors expected to vote on plans for Glover Park baseball complex, Short Pump transportation project

The Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday to consider the construction of a college-level baseball field complex in Glover Park and a transportation improvement project in Short Pump. On Tuesday, the board is set to convey 12.6 acres of county land in Glen

Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

Moody Middle School’s Shivkumar wins 2026 Henrico Schools Divisionwide Spelling Bee

After two weather-related postponements and two years of coming up just short against some of the best spellers at his school and across Henrico, the third time was the charm for Moody Middle School eighth-grader Taran Shivkumar, who claimed victory at the 2026 Henrico County Public Schools Divisionwide Spelling Bee

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Northside burger wars brewing? Second new restaurant locating in same Henrico shopping center

Weeks after a New York-based burger joint announced plans to open its first Virginia location in Northern Henrico County, another new-to-the-region burger spot is preparing to open its doors just a few steps away. Chesapeake’s Burger Haven will open in the Hungarybrook shopping center at 8340 Brook Road in

Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

Affordability or tax hikes? Spanberger agenda caught in political crossfire

Republicans seize on dormant Democratic tax bills to attack the new governor, even as lawmakers advance measures aimed at lowering costs

Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

Citizen reporter featured on Henrico CASA podcast

Henrico Citizen government and education reporter Liana Hardy was the featured guest on the Jan. 27 episode of Vigilant Voices, a Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) podcast. Hardy discussed key topics from both of her coverage beats with hosts Jeannine Panzera and Kristin Blalock of Henrico CASA during the

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Milestones: Feb. 10, 2026

Emily Litsinger of Glen Allen graduated Dec. 13 from PennWest University’s Global Online Campus. Litsinger earned a master’s degree in Library Science. Mackenzie Fitzgerald of Glen Allen was named to the fall 2025 president’s list at Georgia State University. To qualify for this honor, students enrolled in

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Savvy Senior: Do I need to file a tax return this year?

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part-time job in 2025, so I’m wondering if I need to file

Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Shepherd's Center of Richmond's lunch speaker series continues with Bill Welsch Feb. 12 at Lakeside UMC

CharacterWorks to present 'Shrek The Musical' at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Feb. 13-22

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Henrico News Minute – Feb. 10, 2026

The Henrico Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a potential baseball facility at Glover Park; GRTC officials are meeting this morning to decide the temporary future of a number of routes; General Assembly considering bills that would remove the cap limiting grants permissible from local governments to their employees

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

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• 'Walk for Peace' brings a quiet moment of connection to thousands in Henrico
• 'Walk for Peace' leader shares mindfulness mindset, insights at Virginia Randolph Education Center

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