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Henrico funding stream-restoration projects to revive native habitats • Henrico Doctors' Hospital settles with 5 families of babies allegedly abused in NICU

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'It's like open-heart surgery;' Henrico funding stream-restoration projects to revive native habitats

Henrico County will begin restoring the Hidden Creek Park stream in Eastern Henrico in July, after the county’s board approved an $838,000 contract last month. Click here to read more

Henrico Doctors’ Hospital settles with 5 families of babies allegedly abused in NICU
A judge has accepted settlement agreements between several families and HCA Health Services of Virginia, the company that owns Henrico Doctor’s Hospital, where multiple babies were allegedly abused in the NICU. The settlement hearings took place Friday in Salem, Virginia, nearly three hours from the hospital. According to a report
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Electoral college reform group eyes Virginia’s elections with hope
Could Virginia become part of a growing national movement to elect presidents based on securing the popular vote? Though America is in its 47th presidency (with many presidents serving multiple terms), just five times has a candidate won the popular vote but lost the election. Although the majority of Americans
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Tickets to June 26 After Hours Concerts series at Innsbrook are now free
Tickets to the SERVPRO After Hours Concerts series show at the Innsbrook Pavilion June 26 are now free, organizers announced Monday. The concert series’ sponsor, The Hogan Group, has paid for all tickets for Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell tribute acts The Ledbetters and Superunknown. Guests can reserve complimentary tickets
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico’s Top Teachers – Megan Vrolyk, Dumbarton Elementary School, fifth grade
Megan Vrolyk is known as the Mary Poppins of Dumbarton Elementary School. She may not fly using an umbrella or slide down chimneys, but there is something almost magical and “practically perfect” about her warm presence and gentle authority, according to those who know her.
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter
Milestones: June 24, 2025
Sarah Kang and Luke York of Henrico were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. WPI doesn’t compute a grade point average; instead students are named to the dean’s list based on the amount of work completed at the A level
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: What is a spousal IRA?
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works part-time too, but her income is very small. -Need a Boost Dear
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Henrico Community Band to perform June 26 at Walkerton Tavern

Short Pump Town Center's summer concert series continues June 26

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