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Theater teachers press Henrico School Board about lower pay than athletic coaches • Democratic primary election results

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Theater teachers press Henrico School Board about lower pay than athletic coaches

Last summer, after J.R. Tucker High School drama department chair Lisa Dyer raised concerns about the after-school pay she and her colleagues receive, Henrico School Board members assured her that the county was “taking care of it” and that she would soon see “big changes.” Click here to read more

Jones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In a nail-biter Democratic primary Tuesday, Jay Jones narrowly defeated Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor in the race for attorney general, setting up a November showdown with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Jones won 51% of the vote to Taylor’
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
DPVA announced its slate of statewide nominees, with Hashmi as the lieutenant governor contender, Jay Jones up for attorney general and Abigail Spanberger running for governor
Henrico CitizenSamantha Willis, Virginia Mercury
Henrico to host 2 days of Juneteenth events June 20-21
Henrico County will hold its annual celebration of Juneteenth with two evenings of activities to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. On Friday, June 20, the inaugural Juneteenth Jamboree will feature a community parade and football games at Varina High School, 7053 Messer
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Glen Allen shopping center sells for $6.4 million
A Glen Allen shopping center has a new owner. Threelo, LLC purchased the Virginia Center Station shopping center on Brook Road for $6.4 million. The center includes 24,400 square feet of retail space and is entirely leased to seven national and regional operators, including Chipotle, Mattress Firm and
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Wittman congratulates Tucker HS senior as First District winner of 2025 Congressional Gold Medal Award
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) recently congratulated J.R. Tucker High School senior Tess Vithoulkas, who received the Congressional Gold Medal Award. The award honors students who dedicate more than two years to meeting the requirements set by Congress in 1979 when it established the Congressional Award, including community
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico’s Top Teachers – Derek Phipps, Tuckahoe Middle School, drama
His early career path may have been a winding one – but after two decades of teaching, Derek Phipps believes he is right where he belongs. A theatre major in college, Phipps spent his first 15 years after graduation as a professional actor, “going from gig to gig” wherever he could find one.
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Henrico Property Transactions: May 28-June 3, 2025
9332 Gildenfield Court, Brookland District - $254,000, 1,120 SF (built in 1980), from Joseph S. Frostick to Alzag LLC. 210 Rocketts Way, Unit 408, Varina District - $295,000, 1,014 SF (built in 2008), from Tre Paul Jackson to Demitra E. Chavez. 2219 Palm Court, Varina District
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Fur Finder: June 18, 2025
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

HATTheatre to present 'Teacher, Teach' June 20-22, 27-29

'Moonlight Healers' author Elizabeth Becker to visit Book People June 21

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