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Second suspect in fatal Henrico crash turns himself into police • Henrico mom has fostered 13 children, and urges all of us to do more

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Second suspect in fatal Henrico crash turns himself into police

A second suspect wanted in connection with a fatal March crash near Richmond International Airport in Henrico is in police custody. Click here to read more

Henrico mom has fostered 13 children, and urges all of us to do more
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and one Henrico foster mother says we all need to do more for the children who are in danger of aging out of foster care without finding that permanent, loving home. “It’s completely changed me. I am now much less judgmental about where people
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Wittman, Lieu launch Congressional Toy Caucus
U.S. Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Toy Caucus, designed to highlight the U.S. toy industry’s role as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and job creation nationwide. The caucus will address issues impacting the industry, including online protections for
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Youngkin signs bipartisan child welfare reforms and sets new goals for foster care
New laws expand oversight and services as Virginia pushes to reduce trauma and improve outcomes for vulnerable youth
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Milestones: May 20, 2025
Jill Bittle of Glen Allen recently graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a master of science degree in Nursing. The following local students were named to the spring 2025 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University: Phyllis Gaines, Kelly Rambo, Adam Vosburg, Azza Ahmed, Lorenzo Woodard, Bryan
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover vision care and eye exams?
Dear Savvy Senior, What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. -Almost 65 Dear Almost, Many soon-to-be retirees are a bit blurry with what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen
The Unspoken Battle: How Veterans Can Process Grief and Find Support
(Sponsored Content) For many veterans, grief is an unseen but deeply felt battle—one that doesn’t always come with medals, recognition, or clear solutions.
Henrico CitizenSponsored Content

Flowers After 5 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden May 22 to feature Kozy Cats

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Henrico News Minute – May 20, 2025
Henrico supervisors authorize expansion of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and approve contracts for county services; 2-year-old boy shoots himself in the arm; Richmond International Airport conducts emergency exercise; senior party and resource fair planned Thursday; Flowers After 5 returns to Lewis Ginter this week.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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