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Richmond SailFest highlights area history, marks the nation’s 250th anniversary • Joint police operation targets late-night takeovers near Rocketts Landing

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Richmond SailFest highlights area history, marks the nation’s 250th anniversary

Historical boats with tall masts and sails, like the ones that once traveled up the James River, are docked and opened for viewing at Rocketts Landing along the Henrico-Richmond border this weekend in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. Click here to read more

Joint police operation targets late-night takeovers near Rocketts Landing
A joint law enforcement operation between Richmond and Henrico police is drawing praise from some neighbors and concern from others following ongoing complaints in the Rocketts Landing and Jefferson Park areas. Richmond Police Officer Ray Perez said calls from residents reached a tipping point before the operation launched. “We actually
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Imago Dei school relocation gets thumbs-up from Henrico Planning Commission
At its June 11 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposal to relocate the Imago Dei Neighborhood School from the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Richmond to the Life Church RVA’s North Campus at the corner of Dill Road and Vawter Avenue in Henrico’s Fairfield District.
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3-year-old girl rescued from Henrico pool
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after being rescued from a pool Thursday afternoon. Henrico police responded to Eunice Court, where the girl was pulled from the pool. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.
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Slow-rolls planned on I-64 in Eastern Henrico overnight June 14-15
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia State Police will conduct controlled traffic slowdowns, or slow rolls, on eastbound Interstate 64 in Henrico County for overhead digital message sign installation during nighttime and overnight hours June 14-15. Motorists should obey the reduced speeds or seek alternate routes to
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Spanberger defends wave of vetoes as frustrated Democrats push back
Five months into unified Democratic control in Richmond, the governor’s vetoes and centrist approach have exposed tensions inside her own party
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Henrico Crime Report: June 5-11, 2026
4200 Innslake Drive, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with assault with other weapon at an apartment complex June 5 at 5:52 a.m. 10700 John Cussons Drive, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with being drunk in a public place at a department/
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Henrico Concert Band to perform at Henrico Theatre June 15

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