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PHOTOS: Walk for Peace passes through Henrico • Henrico Black History Month Spotlight – Katie May Brown Atkins

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PHOTOS: Walk for Peace passes through Henrico - Feb. 3, 2026

Hundreds of people turned up along Brook and Mountain roads in Henrico County Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the Walk for Peace pilgrimage – a 2,200-mile journey for a group of Buddhist monks based in Fort Worth, Texas. Click here to read more

Henrico Black History Month Spotlight – Katie May Brown Atkins
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. Katie May Brown Atkins, born May 30, 1903, in Henrico County, Virginia, lived a life
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Democrats preach affordability, Republicans question new Virginia tax proposals
Affordability was one of key issues that candidates focused on during last November’s elections in Virginia. Now a few weeks into the 2026 General Assembly session, Democrats say they are on their way to delivering results, but Republicans say their party’s approach is the right one and that Democrats proposing
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Democrats try to ‘balance’ renters’ rights with landlords’ rights in proposed housing bills
As proponents watch with anticipation, property management companies watch with caution
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Red Cross seeks blood donors after winter weather disrupts supply
The American Red Cross is asking people to donate blood to help offset the severe impact recent winter storms have had on the blood supply. The organization says dangerous ice and snow disrupted their ability to collect and transport lifesaving blood products for patients in need. Anyone who donates blood
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Milestones: Feb. 3, 2026
Sydney Yarema of Glen Allen recently was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Yarema is a student at Winthrop University. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: What Medicare won’t pay for in 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? -New Beneficiary Dear Beneficiary, It is a great question. While original Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65,
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to host 'Garden Ink' Feb. 7

'PokeKon' planned Feb. 7 at Four Points by Sheraton Airport Hotel

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