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Pain at the pump for Memorial Day weekend pushes Henrico drivers and travelers to search for savings • Henrico EDA honors 12 businesses

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Pain at the pump for Memorial Day weekend pushes Henrico drivers and travelers to search for savings

Peyton Bruner’s Friday morning stop to fill his truck’s tank at the Exxon gas station at 7020 Staples Mill Road was strategically planned.

Travel is essential to his work removing dents from cars. While thriving, the increasing costs of gas was taking a toll on his wallet and his customers. Click here to read more

Henrico EDA honors 12 businesses
The Henrico Economic Development Authority honored 12 businesses during its second annual Excellence in Action Awards, held May 21 at The Westin Richmond. The event is designed to celebrate local businesses and leaders who are helping to lead innovation, economic growth, and community impact throughout the county. Following a competitive
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Henrico expanding refuse collection countywide
The Henrico County Department of Public Utilities is expanding its refuse collection service to the currently unserved areas in the Three Chopt, Tuckahoe and Varina magisterial districts. The expansion will make the service available to all areas of the county and will occur in two phases, with the first beginning
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Mom says accused hit-and-run driver ‘has no heart’ after teen killed on West Broad Street
A Henrico County family is grieving the loss of 16-year-old Joshua Driver, who was struck and killed early Saturday morning on West Broad Street in what police say was a DUI hit-and-run. John Daniel Bruehl, 41, is charged with driving under the influence and hit-and-run in connection with Joshua’s death.
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How Henrico Schools plans to address faulty air conditioning systems
Faulty air conditioning systems are affecting multiple Henrico County schools, leaving students and staff in sweltering conditions as spring temperatures climb. Parents at Skipwith Elementary School first raised concerns Monday, saying the problem has persisted for months and affects several areas of the building. Following numerous emails about HVAC problems
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Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Wild Harmony Landscapes
Andy Wessel is in the business of changing minds. With Wild Harmony Landscapes as his vessel, he is hoping to bridge the gap between landscaping and environmental responsibility. Wessel was landscaping on and off for decades before starting his own company. But working for traditional landscaping businesses was what finally
Henrico CitizenAbigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen
Business in brief: May 25, 2026
Bambu RVA, a Vietnamese chè and coffee shop located at 4040 Cox Road in Glen Allen, will close May 31 after nearly three years in business, according to a social media post. No reason was given for the closure other than stating it was a “difficult decision.” Travel insurance app
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Milestones: May 26, 2026
Soung Bin Kwon of Henrico graduated cum laude in May from Minnesota State University. Kwon earned a BS in Computer Information Technology. The following local students recently graduated from Trine University in Indiana: Tianxin Zhou (MS in Business Analytics), of Henrico; and Srinadh Devarasetty (MS in Information Studies), Xin Guan
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Savvy Senior: How senior travel discounts can help you save on your next trip
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are there worthwhile senior travel discounts you can tell us about, and at what age do they
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Gary Allan to open After Hours Concerts at Innsbrook season May 28

Billy Price Band to perform May 28 at The Tin Pan

Career fair planned May 28 at Virginia Career Works - Henrico Center

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• Lewis Ginter expands food garden as pantry demand climbs (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Annual Indian & Sri Lankan Food Festival brought fun, delicious food to Glen Allen (ABC 8)

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Henrico News Minute – May 26, 2026
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden opens expanded areas to the public; why some Henrico travelers chose alternative forms of transportation or stayed home altogether during Memorial Day weekend; Henrico spray parks open; Innsbrook concert series begins Thursday.
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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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