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As regional transportation body allocates millions, multimodal advocates clamor for more bike, pedestrian infrastructure • Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget

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As regional transportation body allocates millions, multimodal advocates clamor for more bike, pedestrian infrastructure

Members of the Central Virginia Transportation Authority met Feb. 27 to award nearly $148 million in regional funding to a slate of projects that will impact movement through and around Henrico County and the region.

It was the fourth round of funding approved in the CVTA’s history for regional allocations that meet a set of funding criteria. Click here to read more

Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget that would add more than 100 new positions
The Henrico School Board Feb. 27 approved a proposed budget of nearly $1 billion for the 2026-2027 school year, which will be considered by the Henrico Board of Supervisors later this spring. The $32-million proposed increase from the current fiscal year’s budget would add more than 109 new staff
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Birthday fireworks spark Henrico house fire
A family of five has been displaced after a fire heavily damaged their home and destroyed a car on Cloverfield Court on Saturday. No one was injured. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico officials invite public input about draft comprehensive plan at March 9 meeting
Residents and other community stakeholders are invited to help shape Henrico’s future by participating in a meeting Monday, March 9 as part of HenricoNEXT, the county’s process to update its comprehensive plan. The Department of Planning will host the meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
After a nurse broke babies’ bones, Henrico hospital’s inspection results stayed hidden from public view
When choosing a daycare for your child or a nursing home for a loved one in Virginia, you can look up federal and state inspection results online. The same is not true when choosing a hospital. In Virginia, the Department of Health is required by law to inspect hospitals every
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Poll: Virginians back tighter gun laws, favor current redistricting system
Roanoke College survey conducted Feb. 9-16 finds support for licensing and registration but doubts about whether stricter laws would reduce violence
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
‘Sweet Adeline,’ age 49, seeking partner
The Greater Richmond Chorus is in need of new rehearsal space
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Mom speaks at St. Jude pickleball event in Henrico: ‘Thank you for the gift of my daughter’
A pickleball tournament in Henrico on Saturday raised money for cancer research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with organizers hoping to hit a $25,000 fundraising goal. The first “Love Pickle — Stop Cancer” St. Jude Pickleball Tournament at Performance Pickleball supported patients like Leah, who was diagnosed with a
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6

The Yardbirds to perform March 3 at The Tin Pan

Henrico County to host 'Ready, Set, Close! First-Time Buyer Event' March 4 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

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Henrico News Minute – March 2, 2026
The Henrico School Board approves a $976-million budget proposal; Henrico Schools hires a new chief of staff; a Friday morning fire displaces a family; a woman and her sister say someone shot at them in Eastern Henrico; the first of three “Begin Raising Calm” workshops for families is happening tonight.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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