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New Henrico Schools software will allow teachers to see and control what students are doing on their computers in real time • Glen Allen mosque responds after teens kill three men at San Diego Islamic center

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New Henrico Schools software will allow teachers to see and control what students are doing on their computers in real time

In August, Henrico Schools will install new software on students’ school-issued devices that will allow teachers to view what students are actively doing on their screens and what websites a student has opened. Click here to read more

Glen Allen mosque responds after teens kill three men at San Diego Islamic center
A mosque in Glen Allen said it is reviewing its security, after two teenagers killed three men at a San Diego Islamic center. The shooting happened Monday. The suspects died from self-inflicted gunshots. The West End Islamic Center of Glen Allen released a statement saying they are deeply saddened by
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico Fire chief named deputy county manager for public safety
Henrico Fire Chief Jackson P.F. Baynard has been named Henrico County’s deputy county manager for public safety, replacing Michael Feinmel, who left the position after nearly four years to return to the Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office as a deputy commonwealth’s attorney. Baynard has served as Henrico’s fire chief
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Creative World School coming to Twin Hickory
A Creative World School is coming to Henrico’s Far West End. The school, part of a national franchise of early education centers, will offer care and learning for children from infants to school-age.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Weekend Top 5
Three Lakes Park, 400 Sausiluta Drive, will host a Movie in the Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Bring a blanket or chair. Picnics are welcome. Due to licensing, the movie title can’t be published - to learn what’s playing, call (804) 501-PARK, email recandparks@henrico.gov,
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Restaurant Watch
APRIL 22 Deep Run Roadhouse, 12379 Gayton Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: gaskets are torn on hot box warmer on service line; there are direct plumbing connections at prep and three-compartment sinks; floor throughout kitchen is in disrepair (broken tiles). APRIL 23 Hai Ky Mi
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: The symbolic red poppy
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I. The red poppy continues to
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Henrico Recreation & Parks to present 'London Pleasants: From Enslaved to Redcoat' program May 23

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Henrico News Minute – May 21, 2026
Varina residents show up at town hall meeting in opposition of data center plans; what the proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra merger means for consumers; Alice in Wonderland JR runs today through Monday at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; check out recent home sales in our weekly property transactions report.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

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• GRTC's fare-free service to continue for another year, as agency passes FY27 budget
• Henrico Schools unveils design for new Glen Allen elementary school
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• Henrico legislators tout 'historic progress' with passage of housing, energy bills; call on Spanberger to pass cannabis bill

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