Henrico County is shaping its environmental future in new climate action plan • In the throes of 'pothole-itis,' Henrico, VDOT fill dips left from winter storms

Henrico County is shaping its environmental future in new climate action plan

Henrico County officials have held five public meetings throughout the county to gather input from residents for a new 30-year climate strategy plan. 

The county’s sustainability office aims to develop the Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy by the end of this summer using community feedback and regional data collected by PlanRVA, said Henrico Sustainability Director Samantha Hudson. The county has no defined goals yet for the strategic plan, Hudson said, and is still in the progress of learning what residents want to prioritize. Click here to read more

In the throes of ‘pothole-itis,’ Henrico, VDOT fill dips left from winter storms

The snowstorms and slick icy roads last month may be behind us, but there are still memories on Henrico County streets. Unlike the daffodils popping up all over, the plethora of potholes is not a welcome surprise. “The sun is shining. It’s not raining. It’s not snowing. So, as is

Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

Man arrested after 4-year-old hit by driver in Henrico apartment complex

A man has been arrested after a four-year-old boy was struck by a driver in a Henrico County apartment complex. The crash happened in the 700 block of North Laburnum Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Friday. Police said the driver left the scene, but that officers were quickly able

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Vithoulkas to introduce proposed Henrico County budget at March 10 meeting

At a 3:30 p.m. meeting March 10, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas will introduce the proposed county budget for 2026-2027 to the Henrico Board of Supervisors. Vithoulkas and the board will hold public meetings on the proposed budget with each county department, including Henrico Schools, during the week

Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

Space heater blamed in fire that killed Henrico man, injured child

Authorities have released the name of the 69-year-old man who died nearly three weeks after being injured in a house fire in eastern Henrico County. The fire happened around noon on Thursday, Feb. 12, at a home in the 8900 block of Strath Road, just off Kingsland Road, in Varina.

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3 Henrico men arrested in deadly Shockoe Bottom mass shooting

Three men from Henrico County have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in Shockoe Bottom two weeks ago, Richmond Police announced during a news conference on Saturday. Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and Police Chief Rick Edwards said the shooting was a preventable tragedy fueled

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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to visit Short Pump Town Center March 21

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will appear at Short Pump Town Center on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The truck will appear at the mall’s main entrance, according to mall representatives. The truck is now in its 11th year traveling the country to sell

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Business in brief: March 9, 2026

Henrico Federal Credit Union is moving its Short Pump branch farther west, to 4419 Greybull Drive, officials announced recently. It will be located next to Honda of Short Pump closer to the Henrico-Goochland line off West Broad Street. The new location will replace HFCU’s current Short Pump location on Pouncey

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Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket to perform March 11 at The Tin Pan in Henrico

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to present Sue Foley's 'One Guitar Woman' March 12

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• Long-term acute care hospital in Henrico expanding with 16-bed medical rehab unit (Richmond BizSense)
• After being jailed for allegedly soliciting murder, Richmond real estate agent dies in Henrico jail (The Richmonder)

Henrico News Minute – March 9, 2026

Henrico, VDOT crews busy tackling pothole problems; Henrico Police pull a man’s body from the James River; solar panel installation available to some Henrico families; General Assembly tables two bills that sought to give state agency additional oversight in data center proposals.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

• Officials break ground on Magellan Parkway extension – 'one of the biggest projects' Henrico has undertaken
• Amtrak launching express bus service between Metro Richmond and D.C.
• Average gas prices up 31 cents per gallon in one week in Metro Richmond amid global oil concerns
• As regional transportation body allocates millions, multimodal advocates clamor for more bike, pedestrian infrastructure
• Prayer, fasting, charity and community define Ramadan for Muslims in Henrico

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