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Henrico officials want 17,000-seat arena to open by 2028 at former GreenCity site • Men injured in machete fight in Henrico parking lot

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Henrico officials want 17,000-seat arena to open by 2028 at former GreenCity site

Henrico officials are still bullish about the potential for a 17,000-seat arena at the 93-acre site of the now-failed GreenCity development in Northern Henrico, and they’re prioritizing it in a pitch to potential developers. Click here to read more

Men injured in machete fight in Henrico parking lot
Two men were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a fight in a parking lot near a Henrico County Goodwill store. Henrico Police responded to the 3900 block of Gay Avenue, near South Laburnum Avenue, at approximately 11:11 a.m. on Monday after receiving reports of two people fighting. When
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Henrico Police chief joins National Police Athletic/Activities League’s Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council
Henrico County Police Chief Col. Eric English was installed in April as an inaugural member of the National Police Activities/Athletic League’s Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council, during an event in Washington, D.C. English was the only Virginia official selected for the council, which also includes the chiefs of
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Virginia governor vetoed bill to make Black history classes count towards graduation. What’s next?
Gov. Youngkin vetoed the proposal after suggesting lawmakers vote again in 2026
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Milestones: May 27, 2025
Libey Ellie Eynan of Glen Allen graduated May 18 from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania. A previous graduate of The Steward School, Eynan majored in Psychology and Public Health at Muhlenberg. Manal A. Alhamrani of Henrico graduated May 18 from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. Alhamrani earned a doctor of
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Savvy Senior: Top employment search resources for older job seekers
Dear Savvy Senior, What websites or apps can you recommend to help older people find employment opportunities? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. -Seeking Employment Dear Seeking, To help you find employment, there are a number of job-search
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

CSz Richmond Theater to present 'Upstaged' May 30

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Henrico News Minute – May 27, 2025
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