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Henrico court rules talk-based conversion therapy is legal in Virginia • Mom saves baby during alleged road rage shootout in Henrico

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A Henrico County Circuit Court judge ordered that licensed counselors be allowed to engage underage clients in a controversial form of talk therapy about gender identity and sexual orientation that medical and mental health experts say can be harmful. Click here to read more

Mom saves baby during alleged road rage shootout in Henrico
A 9-month-old baby girl was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in Henrico on Wednesday evening, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett. Crime Insider sources say the incident began when a sedan hit a pickup truck near Vawter Avenue. The sedan started to drive away after the crash, according
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Veggies and Herbs
Shireese Borden, 33, wants nutritional health and fitness to be “accessible, achievable and affordable.” Veggies and Herbs is the platform she created to make it happen. Veggies and Herbs acts as a resource center where customers can take advantage of all sorts of health and wellness services. With accessibility at
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Schools’ annual Back-to-School Kickoff event scheduled July 31
Henrico County Public Schools will host its annual Back-to-School Kickoff event Thursday, July 31 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. The event is designed to get students excited for the first day of school on Aug. 18. The free divisionwide event will include: • basketball, futsal (indoor soccer) and kickball
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Virginia’s federal lawmakers want to make childbirth free
Childbirth can cost thousands of dollars, with certain conditions also posing extra costs for parents-to-be who have private health insurance.
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Habitat for Humanity offering free roof repairs for qualified Henrico homeowners
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity is offering free roof repairs to residents of Henrico County who own their home and have active leaks. The repairs will be completed in partnership with Henrico County, utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds. In order to qualify, homeowners must have an active leak, meet
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Tests, Exams, and Grades That Shape Tomorrow!
Commonwealth Tutoring is here to help your child continue their academic journey with a solid foundation, equipped with the tools, strategies, and self-belief they need to thrive.
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Restaurant Watch
JUNE 9 Emmy Squared Pizza, 2225 Old Brick Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hand sink at bar is being used as a dump sink; raw beef is stored over ready-to-eat food in prep unit; dried food debris found on “clean” containers and lids; temperature of
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Henrico Property Transactions: June 11-17, 2025
305 Koch Avenue, Varina District - $208,445, 1,308 SF (built in 1950), from Ruth Monegro to Montreal LLC. 311 Sandston Avenue, Varina District - $255,000, 1,116 SF (built in 1959), from Charles W. Brooks to Rebecca Michelle Roach and David Lee. 901 Clauson Road, Fairfield District
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Summer concert series continues July 5 at West Broad Village

Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles to host PokeBash 7 at Lakeside United Methodist Church July 5

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Hundreds gather to honor 13-year-old basketball star Jaylen Martinez: 'He was a beautiful person' (CBS 6)
• 'It's part of who I am': Richmond's large Cambodian community is learning to embrace its heritage (The Richmonder)
• Turning Point opens new brunch location in Glen Allen (ABC 8)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, Richmond City Council ends without clear sense about what comes next
• Weinstein JCC names Brad Finkel to succeed retiring CEO Orly Lewis
• Henrico’s hard-to-staff 'Opportunity Schools' are showing some early progress
• Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport
• As veterans deal with job loss, stress, Henrico organizations partner to plan career fairs

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