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Citizens push DEQ to consider cumulative pollution impacts at environmental justice town hall in Henrico • VA-01 Democrats escalate dispute with state party over primary neutrality

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Citizens push DEQ to consider cumulative pollution impacts at environmental justice town hall in Henrico

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality held a town hall in Henrico Wednesday night, asking residents to help shape updated environmental justice guidance. Families from across the Commonwealth shared concerns and questioned whether their feedback would lead to meaningful change. Click here to read more

VA-01 Democrats escalate dispute with state party over primary neutrality
Candidates cite newly disclosed campaign finance records and raise conflict-of-interest questions; DPVA chair says party remains neutral and coordinated fundraising is available to all candidates.
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Schools to host annual ‘Back-to-School Kickoff’ event Aug. 15
Free backpacks, family resources, parent workshops and carnival fun the whole family will love! Henrico County Public Schools’ annual Back-to-School Kickoff will return Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Henrico Sports & Events Center (1 All Star Boulevard in Glen Allen), designed
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Darby House fire survivors get extended housing support, but residents worry about what comes next
Weeks after a fire displaced more than 100 residents of the Darby House apartments, a new recovery fund is buying them more time — but the search for affordable housing remains a struggle. Carol Chivaro has been through a hotel stay, a move to an extended stay at Woodbridge Suites in
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Shepherd’s Center volunteer honored with national award
The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond recently presented Hal Costley with the Donald Owen and Katherine Horridge Smith National Volunteer of Excellence Award.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Crime Report: July 17-23, 2026
1600 block of Willow Lawn Drive, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with auto theft, conspiracy to commit auto theft, and disregarding a signal to stop during a pursuit July 17 at 6:16 a.m. 5400 block of Glenside Drive, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Parsons Community Center to host Pig-sicle Party July 25

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