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Bigger buses beckon while GRTC invites community support to keep fares free • Henrico opens new pickleball courts in Sandston after more community demand

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Bigger buses beckon while GRTC invites community support to keep fares free

More people have a reason to get on the bus now that the Greater Richmond Transit Authority has launched new articulated buses on the 7-mile Pulse routes that reach into Henrico County. Click here to read more

Henrico opens new pickleball courts in Sandston after more community demand
Henrico County opened four new pickleball courts at Elko Recreation Area in Sandston July 7, bringing the total number of pickleball courts operated by the county to 44 as the sport gains more popularity. County officials celebrated the new courts with a ceremonial “first serve” at the park, which is
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Turning Point restaurant opens in Glen Allen
Turning Point restaurant recently opened a new location in Glen Allen, at 5320 Wyndham Forest Drive in the Nuckols Place shopping center. The restaurant is known for its brunch menu and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch daily, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “My team
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico urges neighbors to ‘fight the bite’ as mosquito season intensifies
Henrico County officials are encouraging residents to take proactive steps against mosquitoes as recent rainfall may be contributing to higher numbers of the pests this season. Randy Buchanan with the Henrico County Department of Public Works warns that common household items can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. “Any little thing
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Joint cannabis commission holds first meeting amid push for regulated market
Supporters say equity and small business must be central as Virginia prepares to reintroduce retail marijuana legislation
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
JUNE 11 Kabab House, 3411 Old Parham Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: back hand sink is blocked by big pots on the floor; shell eggs are stored over uncovered ready-to-eat food; food debris found on butcher blade; can opener is dirty; temperatures of curried vegetables,
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables
Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a quick-maturing vegetable for a tasty fall harvest. Harvest garlic when approximately one third, but less than half of the leaves turn brown. Start by digging one
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Showmasters Gun Show planned July 12-13 at Richmond Raceway

Henrico Recreation and Parks to offer 'Introduction to Disc Golf' program at Crump Park, Dorey Park July 12-13

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• New renderings revealed for transformation of former Genworth campus on Broad (Richmond BizSense)
• Two more families settle with Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU, bringing total to 11 (ABC 8)
• Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen announces a busy schedule for its 19th year (NBC 12)
• Traffic on part of Route 288 grew 273%. Here's the plan to address that. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Federal funding for RIC safety facility announced
• Henrico nursing center being fined $1,900 per day amid new findings of sexual abuse against residents
• Meet the Godwin HS 'Research Twins' who are making STEM education more accessible
• Postal carrier in Glen Allen robbed of mailbox keys at gunpoint
• An introduction from the Henrico Citizen's new community vitality reporter

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