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Housing Families First’s newest program addresses homelessness among a youthful demographic • Henrico eighth-grader wins regional spelling bee in first appearance

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Housing Families First’s newest program addresses homelessness among a youthful demographic, imparting adult lessons for lifelong stability

When 24-year-old Jayla Ramsey moved to Richmond last year to be near her mother, both came to the agreement that they could not live together.

So last winter, the single mother of two boys, age four and six, had to move out. Ramsey took her sons back to their father in Michigan. When she returned to Richmond she slept in her car, showering at a gym. Click here to read more

Henrico eighth-grader wins regional spelling bee in first appearance, advances to national competition
An eighth-grade student from Henrico County won the 2026 Richmond Raceway Regional Spelling Bee March 24 in his first appearance at the competition. Taran Shivkumar, who attends Moody Middle School, competed through eight rounds of competition before securing the victory, ultimately winning on the word “amphidromous.” Shivkumar had competed in
Henrico CitizenMadisyn Carter, Capital News Service
Henrico supervisors pass bonds for new multifamily housing, funding for sewer and sports facility upgrades
At its public meeting March 24, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved bonds of as much as $7.5 million to Carter Woods IV LLC, which will go toward constructing a 53-unit multifamily rental housing facility in the Varina District. Carter Woods, an affiliate of the Better Housing Corporation, plans
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico woman warns of $4.5 million lottery scam call: ‘Don’t fall for it’
What was supposed to be a quiet morning for Joyce Jones instead became a moment she will never forget. “I was laying in bed and I got a call, a FaceTime call. I answered the phone he said, ‘Congratulations, you’ve won $4.5 million,’” Jones said. The caller offered
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico School Board to review proposed school calendar for 2027-2028
Henrico School Board members March 26 will review the proposed Henrico Schools calendar for 2027-2028 during a 4 p.m. meeting. The board is scheduled to vote on the calendar April 30. In a community survey conducted by HCPS during the winter, which attracted almost 4,000 respondents, the majority
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Four weeks before April 21 referendum, early voting shows stronger turnout in GOP-leaning areas
Democrats hold fundraising edge as analysts warn enthusiasm gap and messaging challenges could shape outcome
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: March 25, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: March 11-17, 2026
701 La Von Drive, Fairfield District - $165,000, 1,011 SF (built in 1942), from Angela M. Barnes to William F. Penn. 101 Taraby Drive, Varina District - $206,500, 1,260 SF (built in 1994), from Gwendolyn Gayle Anderson to Faith Investments Foundations Inc. 13 North Rose Avenue,
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Dinosaur Adventure planned March 28-29 at Richmond Raceway

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Longtime Grove Avenue optometry practice to relocate to Regency as mall’s newest tenant (Richmond BizSense)
• Virginia seeks public input on future of train travel (Axios Richmond)

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Henrico News Minute – March 25, 2026
A Henrico eighth-grader wins the regional spelling bee; Henrico residents opine about the future of the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; HVAC issues continue to plague some Henrico schools – why?
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico Schools actively addressing HVAC issues at 13 schools; four schools without working HVAC schoolwide
• Henrico residents debate future of the Brook Road corridor
• Varina’s fight to preserve its rural character
• Future 'forest' takes shape at Nuckols Farm Elementary School
• Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments

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