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Henrico’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of 50% of Varina as rural, increased density in pockets of the West End • Board of Supervisors to vote on townhouses near Short Pump, expanded parking lot for St. Mary’s

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Henrico’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of 50% of Varina as rural, increased density in pockets of the West End

With Henrico County almost “fully built out,” county leaders have shifted their focus to redeveloping decaying commercial corridors and preserving large swaths of rural land in Varina, according to Henrico Planning Director Joe Emerson. Click here to read more

Henrico Board of Supervisors to vote on townhouse complex near Short Pump, expanded parking lot for St. Mary’s Hospital
At its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, the Henrico Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a 74-unit townhouse complex just north of Short Pump and a 362-space parking lot for St. Mary’s Hospital in the Near West End. Both rezoning cases were recommended by the Henrico Planning
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
YWCA Richmond celebrates construction milestone at new Henrico community for domestic violence survivors
YWCA Richmond celebrated a construction milestone Monday at The Heights in Eastern Henrico with a ceremonial beam signing. The Heights, located on North Airport Drive in Highland Springs, is the first-of-its-kind model community in Virginia designed to provide housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The development will
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
6-year-old cancer survivor inspires Richmond to squeeze out childhood cancer
John was diagnosed with leukemia at his first visit to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Now he’s this year’s Anthem LemonAid ambassador.
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Milestones: June 9, 2026
Amara Arrington of Henrico graduated in May from Georgia State University. Arrington earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences & Enterprise. Noah Renfroe of Glen Allen recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Cedarville University in Ohio. Seth McGowan, a student from Glen
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Savvy Senior: I have a will – do I also need a trust?
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need one? --Planning Ahead Dear Planning, That’s an excellent question. A will is one of the most important tools
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Comedian Eddie Griffin to perform at Richmond Funny Bone June 12-13

'London Oven' author Noreen Adedeji to discuss British baking for American kitchens at Book People June 13

Henrico Recreation and Parks to present 'The History of Black Cowboys' June 13 at Dorey Recreation Center

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