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Musician cancels tonight’s concert at Lewis Ginter, citing solidarity with workers • Henrico supervisors approve comprehensive plan

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Henrico supervisors approve new Comprehensive Plan without Lakeside redesign

Henrico’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s new Comprehensive Plan July 28 but removed several proposals from the plan, including one that was created to urbanize and redesign the Lakeside corridor. Click here to read more

Lewis Ginter workers hold one-day unfair labor practice strike, after registering negotiation issues with National Labor Relations Board
Dozens of unionized workers at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden protested outside the gates of the attraction all day Wednesday in a one-day “unfair labor practice” strike. Chanting ‘Boycott the garden’ and holding up signs saying ‘Livable Wages Now,’ the horticultural staff called on the public to pressure the
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Jesse Welles cancels July 29 ‘Groovin’ in the Garden’ show at Lewis Ginter, citing solidarity with workers
Musician Jesse Welles has cancelled his sold-out performance Wednesday night at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and announced that it will move to The National in Richmond Sept. 25. In a post on social media, Welles cited “solidarity with the workers on strike at the botanical garden” as the reason
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Henrico Fire crews battle dumpster fire at East End recycling facility
Henrico Fire crews responded to a dumpster fire at a scrap metal recycling facility in the East End on Wednesday. A call came in around 11:30 a.m. reporting a possible explosion at Bee Green Recycling. The caller advised that a dumpster attached to a tractor-trailer near the
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico first responders honored for Darby House apartment fire rescue
More than 50 firefighters, 30 police officers and dispatchers who handled over 400 emergency calls were honored Tuesday night by the Henrico Board of Supervisors for their response to the July 4 fire at Darby House Senior Apartments — a blaze that displaced more than 100 residents. The recognition came weeks
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico family seeks answers after 13-year-old pulled from apartment pool dies
A 13-year-old boy died Monday after he was pulled from a pool at a Henrico apartment complex, and his family is now searching for answers. Allan Taylor walked out of the front door of his aunt’s Richfield Place apartment unit Monday afternoon and never returned. Desire Dinkins,
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Fur Finder: July 29, 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: July 8-14, 2026
8416 O’Connor Court, Unit 12, Brookland District - $172,000, 912 SF (built in 1985), from Antionette Lewis to Alaa Bouhussein and Maggie Shaban. 2166 Elkridge Lane, Fairfield District - $210,000, 1,007 SF (built in 1977), from Mustapha Stephens to Miles Hall and George E. Hall Jr. 5117 Bending
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Friday Night Market planned July 31 in Lakeside

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