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Henrico saw a 'historic' crime dip in 2025. Can the county maintain that success in 2026? • Henrico supervisors to hold July 28 public hearing about 2045 comprehensive plan

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Henrico saw a 'historic' crime dip in 2025. Can the county maintain that success in 2026?

Henrico had a record year in 2025 when it came to reducing homicides, with only three cases the entire year – the fewest since 1965. Click here to read more

Henrico supervisors to hold July 28 public hearing about 2045 comprehensive plan
Henrico residents will have another opportunity to share their thoughts on the county’s draft 2045 HenricoNEXT Comprehensive Plan at the Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28. The board will hold a public hearing to receive comments and will consider a resolution to adopt the draft plan
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
KC and the Sunshine Band deliver nostalgic hits at After Hours Innsbrook
Fans of all ages turned out at Innsbrook After Hours to celebrate the music of KC and the Sunshine Band, as the legendary disco and funk group brought decades of hit songs to Henrico July 9 for an evening of dancing and nostalgia. The crowd included concertgoers from throughout Virginia
Henrico CitizenDave Pearson, Citizen Contributor
Dairy Queen’s ‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 30 to benefit Children’s Hospital of Richmond
Dairy Queen’s annual Miracle Treat Day (July 30) will help raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, and locally the chain’s 12 restaurants are partnering with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU in support of children and families in the Richmond region. On July 30, every Blizzard
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Virginia schools gain spending flexibility under federal program
Change is designed to help schools to spend less time on paperwork and more time improving student learning and meeting the needs of their local communities.
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Business in brief: July 27, 2026
New Core Healthcare LLC recently purchased a 12,000-square-foot office building at 2402 North Parham Road in Henrico County from Upton LLC for $3,100,000 to operate a new state-of-the-art surgery center for children and special needs patients. Mark E. Douglas of Cushman & Wakefield
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School Bus Safety Workshop for rising kindergarteners planned July 29 at Varina Library and July 30 at Tuckahoe Library

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• Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive planned in August at Forest Avenue Walmart (WWBT NBC 12)

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