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Henrico Library's Summer Reading Challenge continues through Aug. 1 • Henrico man killed in crash on John Rolfe Parkway

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Henrico Library's Summer Reading Challenge continues through Aug. 1

The Henrico County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge is back this year and continues until Aug. 1. Pre-readers, children, teens and adults are invited to participate in the challenge to read 1,000 minutes this summer. Click here to read more

Henrico man killed in crash on John Rolfe Parkway
A Henrico man was killed in a two-car crash in Tuckahoe on Wednesday morning, according to Henrico Police. Police responded to the intersection of John Rolfe Parkway and Gayton Road around 11:30 a.m. June 18 where two drivers had collided. Both drivers were taken to the hospital with
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Henrico Dick’s Sporting Goods theft may be linked to multi-state crime operation
Police in Henrico are investigating a theft at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store where multiple items were stolen last week. The investigation may be connected to similar thefts across multiple states, including Illinois, North Carolina and Virginia, Crime Insider sources familiar with the case told Jon Burkett. Police were called
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Varina community meeting to include discussion of Title V air permits with DEQ
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a Varina Community Meeting on Thursday, June 26 for a discussion of Title V air permits with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The permits are designed to improve compliance with the federal Clean Air Act by clarifying what source facilities must
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Warner, McClellan to attend Glen Allen town hall June 21
U.S. Senator Mark Warner and U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan will attend a “Community Conversation” town hall event at Glen Allen High School from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 21. The event is designed for attendees to learn about local and national issues, ask questions and share
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Fifteen years after shuttering its tax-prep app, Va. may be ready to compete with TurboTax again
“We should not have to pay a for-profit company in order to file our taxes easily,” said Del. Kathy Tran, D-Fairfax, who sponsored a bill this year that would have the state develop a free individual state income tax filing program
Henrico CitizenVirginia Mercury
Henrico’s Top Teachers – Kiara Samuels, Colonial Trail Elementary School, first grade
First grade teacher Kiara Samuels makes it a goal to show up for every single one of her students outside of school, whether it is at a birthday party, a soccer game, a piano recital, a baptism, or a family dinner.
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Henrico Crime Report: June 13-19, 2025
7600 block of Beth Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at an apartment complex June 13 at 3 a.m. 1300 block of North Laburnum Avenue, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with pick-pocketing and non-aggravated assault at a convenience store
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Weekend Top 5
Henrico County will host its first-ever Juneteenth Jamboree on Friday, June 20. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a community parade starting at Baker Elementary School and ending at Varina High School. Following the parade, teams from six of the county’s high schools – Varina, Highland
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Summer concert series continues June 21 at West Broad Village

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