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Henrico Schools actively addressing HVAC issues at 13 schools; four schools without working HVAC schoolwide • Henrico residents debate future of the Brook Road corridor

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Henrico Schools actively addressing HVAC issues at 13 schools; four schools without working HVAC schoolwide

Henrico Schools officials reported March 20 that 13 schools throughout the county were struggling with heating and cooling issues, with four schools experiencing HVAC problems schoolwide.

HCPS has reported heating issues at more than a dozen schools this past winter, according to HCPS spokesperson Eileen Cox, with most of those located in Western Henrico. But a number of the 13 schools currently dealing with HVAC problems are located in Eastern and Northern Henrico. Click here to read more

Henrico residents debate future of the Brook Road corridor
An arena? A park? A zoo? Henrico County and nearby residents have several ideas for the former site of Best Products’ headquarters, which sits just east of Brook Road. At a March 23 planning workshop attended by more than 60 residents, Henrico Planning Director Joe Emerson said that the county’
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Lebanese Food Festival moving to September this year
The 41st Lebanese Food Festival at St. Anthony Maronite Church in Henrico County has been rescheduled from its traditional May dates to September, organizers say, due to ongoing road construction on Sadler Road. Organizers says the date change is intended to ensure smooth and easy access for all visitors. The
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Passengers flying to RIC from Atlanta ‘banded together’ in long security lines
Passengers like Tammy Sullivan and Trella Hundley spent the night at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after missing their flights to Richmond International Airport. “I arrived at the airport yesterday [Sunday] evening at a quarter after 7. My flight was at 9 last night. They ended up taking off 5
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico supervisors to hold public hearing March 24 on proposed budget, vote on bonds for new multifamily housing
The Henrico Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing March 24 at 5 p.m. on the county’s proposed $2-billion budget for 2026-2027. The budget proposal, which the board will vote on April 14, includes $914 million for Henrico Schools, $223 million for Henrico Police and Fire, $202
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Artists, restaurants and canal among topics of TSCOR speaker series
A presentation entitled “Iconic Artists of the Renaissance” and led by a former guide at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the highlights of The Shepherd Center of Richmond Open University spring speaker series. Christine Richardson will center her presentation around the artists Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Milestones: March 24, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently appointed four Henrico residents to state boards: Virginia Parole Board – Tyrone Nelson (Varina representative on the Henrico Board of Supervisors and pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church); Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments – Lisa Roday (author and former attorney); LGBTQ+ Advisory Board – Stephanie Merlo,
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: What happens if you die without a will?
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one? --Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state, known as intestacy
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Henrico to host Senior and Caregiver Resource Expo March 27

Italian and French Film Festival planned March 27-30

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