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Darby House fire survivors say temporary housing at extended stay hotel is filthy and unsafe • SCC considers making data centers shoulder more of the cost of transmission lines

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Darby House fire survivors say temporary housing at extended stay hotel is filthy and unsafe

Lorenzo Parker and his mother, Barbara Threatts, are among the 60 residents left homeless by the Darby House fire. While Parker says he is grateful to be alive, he says the temporary living situation is taking a toll. Click here to read more

SCC considers making data centers shoulder more of the cost of transmission lines
Consumer advocates have joined Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration to argue that high-load customers like data centers should pay for the high-voltage lines that solely serve them, a stance now playing out as part of Dominion Energy’s case with state regulators to determine how power line costs
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Schools earns 2026 Future-Ready Facilities Grant to support energy conservation, environmental education
Henrico County Public Schools recently was named a recipient of the 2026 Future-Ready Facilities Grant, a national program sponsored by Attune that will distribute $500,000 in total funding across 14 selected K-12 public school divisions. Henrico Schools will receive energy and water monitoring technology, expert implementation support
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
‘America at 250’ exhibit at Crossroads Art Center ‘has sparked so many conversations’
America’s 250th birthday may have passed, but the celebration continues at a Henrico art gallery — and the conversations it is sparking are reaching well beyond its walls. The Crossroads Art Center off Staples Mill Road near Willow Lawn is hosting “America at 250: A Celebration Through Art,” an exhibit
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Highland Springs football coach Loren Johnson honors late father with daily wisdom
As he prepares for his 19th season in charge of the Highland Springs High School football program, head coach Loren Johnson has learned a thing or two about communicating with today’s players.
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Testing service acquisition expands Virginia’s workforce credentialing and policy plans
Educational Testing Services, a leading test developer for colleges and universities, recently acquired ACT, the organization that administers one of the nation’s most popular standardized tests to measure students educational development for college admission. The merger will combine both entities’ expertise to create better tools to help students in
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: July 15, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: June 24-30, 2026
9300 Baffy Court, Unit C, Fairfield District - $189,950, 780 SF (built in 1998), from Dennis and Jane Crenshaw to Cayla and Jacquelynn Dennis. 1503 Honor Drive, Fairfield District - $206,300, 1,052 SF (built in 1985), from Mattie M. Stevens to Bilal Hosn. 2131 Destination Drive, Unit A, Varina
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Big Bubbly Day of Bubbles planned July 17 at Westwood Park

Volunteers needed for Short Pump Park clean up July 17

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico registrar criticizes Trump purge of election panel (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• The Garden Path: The science-backed wisdom of stopping to smell the roses (Richmond Magazine)
• Henrico to host free water safety event ‘Splash Smart Henrico’ on Saturday (WRIC ABC 8)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henricoans among nearly 200 at Capitol Bell Tower rally demanding Virginia leaders rein in data center growth
• 20-year-old Aylett man charged with second-degree murder in Henrico
• Local disc golfers find camaraderie, competition on the course
• Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen names new president and CEO
• Central Virginia nonprofit granted 60 acres in Henrico where BIPOC farmers can live and work

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