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Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations • Wittman seeks to keep 1st District seat, as Democratic challengers face crowded primary

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Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations

On June 3, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers’ union voted to authorize a strike if negotiations with the garden’s management continue to stall.

While workers have not gone on strike yet – that would require another union vote that would need a super-majority to pass – the union now has authorized the option with a 95% level of approval from workers who voted. Click here to read more

Wittman seeks to keep 1st District seat, as Democratic challengers face crowded primary
Critics call out Wittman’s long tenure as affordability and healthcare concerns persist in the district
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
Woman seriously injured in crash involving Henrico County dump truck
A woman was seriously injured in a crash involving a Henrico County dump truck on Tuesday morning, according to police. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Fords Country Lane and Nuckols Road in Glen Allen and involved a Chevrolet Camaro and the dump truck. The woman driving
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico man survives house fire, says no smoke alarms were in rental home
A Henrico man who survived a house fire says there were no smoke alarms inside the rental home where he and his daughter lived — and he wants other renters to know their rights. Carlos Jerez suffered first-, second-, and third-degree burns on his head, hands, and feet after a
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
‘Henrico Live’ summer lineup set
Henrico Theatre will present three live performances this summer, featuring shows that range from Broadway favorites and alt-country hits to classic big band jazz. Tickets are $10 per show for the “Henrico Live” series and may be purchased online at henricolive.com or in person at the Henrico Theatre
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Fur Finder: June 10, 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 on
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: May 20-26, 2026
1501 Bronwyn Road, Unit 202, Tuckahoe District - $174,500, 893 SF (built in 1977), from Gregory B. Frazier to Mark T. Monroe. 1205 Trailside Place, Varina District - $200,000, 1,584 SF (built in 2026), from Maggie Walker Community Land Trust to Arturo Ocampo and Adjany De Leon
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Furbish Thrift to host 'Big Ass*tronomical Pet Adoption Bonanza' at Richmond Raceway Complex June 13

Virginia Berry Cider Jam planned June 13 at Blue Bee Cider in Henrico

'Los Trompos' art installation begins June 13 at Short Pump Town Center

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Spy Rock extends reach into Innsbrook with 331-unit project planned on Cox Road (Richmond BizSense)
• Henrico residents’ No. 1 request for new neighborhood? ‘Walkable’ (The Richmonder)
• Douglas Freeman advances to 6th straight Class 5 girls lacrosse state final (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of 50% of Varina as rural, increased density in pockets of the West End
• Brawl mars weekend basketball tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center
• Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman sentenced to 3 years in prison in Henrico Doctors' Hospital abuse case
• Henrico sterilization facility facing $53K fine after 600-pound toxic gas release
• Henrico Schools proposing ban on student phone use during lunch and in between classes

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