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Hundreds of community members fight to preserve Longan Elementary’s symbolic oak tree • 4 VA-01 Democrats ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor

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Hundreds of community members fight to preserve Longan Elementary’s symbolic oak tree

In front of the 60-year-old original building, R.C. Longan Elementary School’s “mighty oak” still proudly stands. But soon, much to the disdain of Longan alumni, the tree will be cut down to make way for a new parking lot. Click here to read more

Four VA-01 Democrats ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor
Candidates urge DPVA chair to distance the state party from the national committee’s promotion of a particular rival during early voting in the crowded Democratic primary.
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico neighbors frustrated as roundabout construction drags on
Residents near the intersection of Libbie Avenue and Bethlehem Road in Henrico are growing frustrated as a roundabout construction project stretches well past its original timeline, with county officials now saying completion may be more than a year away. Dan Lutz, who lives near the construction zone, said the project
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
106-year-old Henrico woman proves age is just a number
Laura Rice celebrated her 106th birthday Tuesday at Commonwealth Senior Living, surrounded by four generations of family and friends. Born in Alton, Virginia, in 1920, Rice spent most of her life in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, before moving to Henrico in 2018. She has traveled to 10 countries and climbed part
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Legal challenge seeking to block Virginia’s reproductive rights constitutional amendment dismissed
A Campbell County Circuit Court judge dismissed an effort that sought to invalidate the amendment Tuesday
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Virginia to fund cancer screening program for firefighters
State will supply $2 million for localities to apply for grants to pay for cancer screenings for high-risk workers
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
JUNE 12 Pop’s Dogs & Ma’s Burgers, 7301 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a certified food protection manager (person in charge states they are currently taking a class); did not observe employee health policy or written procedures for cleaning
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Weekend Top 5
After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion will host two concerts this weekend: Rumours–The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show on Friday, July 17 and Badfish–A Tribute to Sublime on Saturday, July 18. Rumours faithfully recreates Fleetwood Mac’s legendary persona, in all its youthful glory from 1975-1987.
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
In the Garden: How to manage aphids, a common garden insect
If you garden, you have likely encountered aphids on trees, shrubs or other garden plants in your landscape. Identifiable by their small teardrop-shaped bodies with cornicles, the two tail pipe-like structures that protrude from their back end. They come in a variety of colors, with or without wings,
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Richmond Reptile Expo planned July 18 at Richmond Raceway

'People Watching in the Desert' author Cali Adeline to speak July 18 at Book People in Henrico

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico-based Virginia Nursery & Landscape Assoc. acquires statewide greenhouse trade group (Richmond BizSense)
• Salvation Army, Marco’s Pizza continue ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive (WWBT NBC 12)

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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