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'Multiple' bidders submit proposals for former GreenCity site • RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

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'Multiple' bidders submit proposals for arena, mixed-use development at former GreenCity site in Henrico

Henrico County has received “multiple” submissions from prospective partners interested in building an arena and/or a mixed-use development on the site once targeted for the GreenCity ecodistrict development, at the interchange of Parham Road, I-95 and I-295, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas said Tuesday. (Click here to read more.)

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation
Research shows London, Paris, Rome, Dublin, Frankfurt and Iceland are top international destinations for Richmond-area travelers, but most of those travelers are not leaving from Richmond International Airport. On Friday, Capital Region Airport Commission Chief Growth Officer Martin Rubinstein presented to the commission concrete numbers about the potential for air
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Virginia DEQ issues air-quality warning for Richmond region July 29
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Orange/Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality warning for Metro Richmond at 3 p.m. July 29. The warning is based upon the estimated Air Quality Index in the region, which is derived from the current ground-level ozone concentration levels. Active
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Watch bicycle-riding thief steal tractor from Henrico school in the rain
Police have released surveillance video of a man on a bike stealing a tractor from a school parking lot in Glen Allen last month. Henrico Police posted that the tractor was stolen around 7:55 p.m. Sunday, June 29, from the 2200 block of Mountain Road. That address is
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Crash closes I-64 lanes near Short Pump
Interstate 64 lanes are closed in Goochland near Short Pump. A truck hauling what appears to be cement and a mixer trailer overturned, according to witnesses. “Henrico Police is assisting Virginia State Police with a crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-64 west near the Route 288 split. All westbound lanes
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Savvy Senior: How to get relief from dry eyes
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. -Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda, Dry eye is a very common problem that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. But you don’t have to just
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen
📚 Beyond the Backpack: Kids Need Advocates to Succeed at School — and in Life
(Sponsored Content) As the back-to-school season begins, many children walk into classrooms with brand-new backpacks filled with pencils, notebooks, and glue sticks. These tools help set the stage for a successful year. But for some children—those facing trauma, instability, or life in foster care—a backpack isn’t enough.
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Henrico Schools' annual Back-to-School Kickoff event planned July 31 at Henrico Sports and Events Center

Henrico Community Band to perform at Walkerton Tavern July 31

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Henrico News Minute – July 29, 2025
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