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With free roof panels, Solar Access Henrico program participants are loving their lower electric bills • New analysis quantifies great disparities, barriers to home ownership

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With free roof panels, Solar Access Henrico program participants are loving their lower electric bills

Henrico resident Desiney Lowery, 60, brought her recent energy bill into work to show her co-workers.

Not because it was exorbitantly high, but because her energy bills this winter were shockingly low. Click here to read more

As Henrico housing market warms up for spring, new analysis quantifies great disparities, barriers to home ownership
Bernice Sim, the owner of the Henrico-based Happy New Beginnings real estate sales team, is getting ready for a strong housing market this spring. Numbers help her understand and prepare her clients. “I do think days on market are getting shorter as we’re coming into spring market,” Sim said, referring
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Clock ticking on Virginia budget as Democrats clash over data center tax break
With adjournment days away, lawmakers have yet to meet on a compromise spending plan amid a dispute over a costly incentive credited with fueling Northern Virginia’s tech boom
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
What to expect when the Italian and French Film Festival arrives in Richmond
The organizers of the inaugural Italian and French Film Festival invite Richmond on a shared journey through cultures, languages, and life’s turning points. The theme of the four-day Italian and French Film Festival, March 27-30 at the University of Richmond and the historic Byrd Theatre, is “Passages.” Organizers say
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico man indicted on manslaughter charge in death of his father
A Henrico County man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his father, according to court documents obtained by CBS 6. Jefin Jose, 22, has been indicted in the death of his father, Yohannan Jose, court documents show. Court documents say a witness saw Jefin Jose
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Health care costs and access will feature prominently in 2026 congressional midterms
Amid clinic closures, projected hospital funding cuts, and millions at risk of losing health insurance, health care issues will put Democrats on the offensive against Republicans
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Richmond National Group to expand Glen Allen operations, create 75 jobs
Insurance provider Richmond National Group plans to expand its operations in Henrico’s West End, investing $1.75 million and creating 75 new jobs at its Glen Allen office, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced March 4. Founded in 2020, Richmond National Group specializes in property and casualty insurance designed for small
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Crime Report: March 6-12, 2026
8000 block of West Broad Street, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a convenience store March 6 at 9:40 a.m. 11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with vandalism and shoplifting at a retail
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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Albert Lee to perform March 18 at The Tin Pan in Henrico

ALSO MAKING NEWS

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• General Assembly orders plan to phase out airport PFAS (VPM News)

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Henrico News Minute – March 13, 2026
A partnership between Henrico County and Dominion Energy is providing free solar panels to some Henrico homeowners; a county man faces a charge in connection with his father’s death; applications being accepted for HCPS’ free Early Learning Preschool program; your chance to help shape the future of Brook Road and
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