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How Henrico’s congressional districts would change if Democrats’ redistricting plan takes effect • Henrico's Venezuelan restaurateurs express 'faith and hope' in a turbulent time for their homeland

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How Henrico’s congressional districts would change if Democrats’ redistricting plan takes effect

One half of Henrico County would shift to a new congressional district, while most of the other half would remain in its existing district if a redistricting proposal put forth by Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly is approved by voters in the coming weeks – and ultimately upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court. Click here to read more

‘Fe y esperanza’ – Henrico’s Venezuelan restaurateurs express ‘faith and hope’ in a turbulent time for their homeland
When Yorgelys Vazquez heard about the U.S. government’s middle-of-the-night bombing of her hometown of Caracas, Venezuela last month, the barista was wide awake, filled with a mix of feelings about the events 2,000 miles from Henrico County. “I was scared,” Vazquez said, speaking in Spanish, during a
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Rogish’s Feb. 23 Tuckahoe Talk meeting to include updates from Police, Fire, Planning
Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish will host a Tuckahoe Talk constituent meeting on Monday, Feb. 23 to share information and updates from the Henrico County Police Division, Division of Fire and the Department of Planning. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Black History Month Spotlight – Virginia Estelle Randolph
In honor of February as Black History Month, the Henrico Citizen will spotlight (on each weekday during the month) an important current or former Black resident of Henrico whose life has helped shape the county. Virginia Estelle Randolph devoted more than half a century to educating generations of Black children
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Noodles & Company closes Innsbrook location
Noodles & Company has permanently closed its Innsbrook location at 4101 Dominion Boulevard in Glen Allen. Signage has been removed from the building, and a sign on the door noted the closure, which the restaurant’s website later confirmed. It was one of two Noodles & Company Henrico locations; the other one, at
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Paid sick leave bill passes Virginia House of Delegates
In Virginia, companies decide whether or not they will offer paid sick days to their employees, because there is no state policy that sets a minimum for how much sick time employers must offer. After several years of attempts, legislation to require paid sick leave for workers cleared Virginia’s
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
House Democrats pass sweeping gun control package over GOP objections
Measures include an assault weapons ban, expanded gun industry liability and new storage rules as Republicans warn of constitutional challenges
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Milestones: Feb. 17, 2026
Emerson Tierney of Henrico was named to the fall 2025 president’s list at Mississippi State University. To be eligible for this honor, students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours must earn a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. Luke York of Henrico was named to
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Tools to help you find the perfect place to retire
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire next year. -Looking to Relocate Dear Looking, It’s exciting to think about relocating in retirement! Whether
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Stephane Wrembel Quartet to perform Feb. 20 at University of Richmond's Modlin Center for the Arts

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