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Amtrak launching express bus service between Metro Richmond and D.C. • Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum

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Amtrak launching express bus service between Metro Richmond and D.C.

A new express bus service connecting Metro Richmond and Washington, D.C. will launch March 7, providing additional travel options for passengers during ongoing rail construction tied to the Long Bridge Project. Click here to read more

Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Democrats say amendment would counter GOP map changes elsewhere; high court clears way for April 21 election after lifting temporary injunction
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Obama, Spanberger welcome Virginia Supreme Court ruling allowing redistricting vote
GOP ramps up opposition after high court clears path for early voting in statewide referendum
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Average gas prices up 31 cents per gallon in one week in Metro Richmond amid global oil concerns
Metro Richmond motorists are seeing a noticeable jump in prices at the pump, with the average cost of an unleaded gallon of gas rising by 31 cents during the past week amid higher crude oil prices and seasonal shifts in gasoline production. According to new data from AAA Mid-Atlantic, the
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Virginia Senate moves bill to protect retail franchise owners
Lawmakers advanced an amended bill yesterday that would prevent retail franchise owners from being barred from competing after their contracts end, while keeping some protections in place for franchise sales. SB 240, introduced by Sen. Christopher T. Head, R-Roanoke, establishes that retail franchise agreements are governed by the laws of
Henrico CitizenJessica Khan, Capital News Service
Restaurant Watch
FEB. 9 Twin Hickory Tavern, 1420 North Parham Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: bar hand sink doesn’t have hand soap; two cans on storage rack are dented along top and side seams; raw fish and shrimp are stored above cooked noodles and sauces in
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Weekend Top 5
The Richmond Home + Garden Show will take place March 6-8 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The show will feature more than 250 home and garden experts and exhibitors. In addition, there will be appearances by Chris Lambton, known for his outdoor living and gardening expertise and hosting HGTV shows like
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
In the Garden: Boost your landscape’s beauty with bee-friendly shrubs
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and the available space also boosts your landscape’
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Richmond Home + Garden Show planned March 6-8

Henrico Theatre Company to present 'Twelve Angry Jurors' March 6-15

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• ‘It’s been chaos’: Henrico woman flies back to U.S. amid air strikes in the Middle East (ABC 8)
• Varina boys basketball team advances to state semis with win (The Richmonder)
• Richmond Family Magazine's summer camp expo returns on Saturday (NBC 12)

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Henrico News Minute – March 5, 2026
Henrico’s fourth confirmed rabies case of the year is reported; an insurance company announces a major expansion in Innsbrook; Richmond Floorball Showcase coming to Henrico March 13-15; the Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship continues today with four games, beginning at 11 a.m.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

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• Henrico’s Board of Zoning Appeals denies data center company’s appeal for Varina site
• In a winter marked by weather-related cancellations, RIC officials look to future construction, expansion
• As regional transportation body allocates millions, multimodal advocates clamor for more bike, pedestrian infrastructure
• Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget that would add more than 100 new positions

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