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Lewis Ginter to unveil expanded conservatory, outdoor spaces May 23 • Family displaced after bedroom fire at Henrico apartment complex

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Lewis Ginter to unveil expanded conservatory, outdoor spaces May 23

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is preparing to unveil the results of a two-year expansion project, with a newly enhanced garden scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, May 23. Click here to read more

Family displaced after bedroom fire at Henrico apartment complex
A family was displaced after a fire broke out in a bedroom at a Henrico County apartment complex Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the 2200 block of Park Trail Lane, just off Mechanicsville Turnpike near the Henrico-Hanover County line, just after 8 a.m. The fire was contained to one
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Richmond mother says strangers opened fire on her and sister in Henrico: ‘They were trying to kill us’
Kedehja Pryor said she and her sister were dropping off their cousin in the area of Azrock Court in Henrico early Saturday morning when two people in another car began shooting at them. “When the gunshots wouldn’t stop, I knew that I wouldn’t make it home to my kids,” Pryor
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Henrico Black History Month Spotlight – Heidi Ford
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. Heidi E. Ford, an educator and agricultural extension professional who helped break racial barriers in
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Schools appoints new chief of staff after Coy departs for VDOE
Henrico Schools has hired Fairfax’s Michelle Boyd as the new HCPS Chief of Staff, according to a Feb. 26 release, following Holly Coy’s departure to the Virginia Department of Education. Boyd currently serves as a regional assistant superintendent for Fairfax County Public Schools. She has previously held leadership
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico to host caregiver discussion series in March, resource expo March 27
Henrico County’s Department of Outreach and Engagement will host a series of March events designed to provide caregivers with information and tools to better support older adults in their care. The program, titled “Difficult Conversations,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Mondays, March 2 through March 23,
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If your insurer left the ACA market, a special enrollment period for new insurance ends March 1
Several insurers left the Affordable Care Act marketplace at the end of last year, which triggered a special enrollment period for some who lost their health coverage in the shift. While open enrollment in Virginia’s marketplace ended on Jan. 30, certain groups have until March 1 to enroll in
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Virginia ACA enrollment drops by more than 44,000 as federal tax credits expire
Virginia state Democrats are proposing using state funds to help Virginians afford health insurance premiums after federal tax credits expired at the end of last year. The director of Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace said that expiration has led to tens of thousands of Virginians losing health insurance coverage through the state’s
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Bill to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board clears House of Delegates
Also called the “Affordable Medicine Act,” lawmakers are trying again to set caps on certain prescription drug prices
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Crime Report: Feb. 20-26, 2026
7300 block of Count Street, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with a sex offense and strangulation at a single-family home Feb. 20 at 2:24 a.m. 11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Henrico County, Virginia Career Works to host job fair Feb. 28 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

HCPS to present 'Begin Raising Calm' stress-navigation series at The Oak beginning March 2

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Henrico News Minute – Feb. 27, 2026
The Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals weighs in on a controversial planned Varina data center complex; a Florida man faces more than six dozen charges after Valentine’s Day interstate rampage; another pedestrian is struck and killed in Henrico; Henrico plans caregiver series next month; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant
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