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Handwritten letters help Henrico students, seniors bridge generation gap • Judge allows former NICU nurse Erin Strotman to visit with her niece and nephew

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Handwritten letters help Henrico students, seniors bridge generation gap

All it took to bridge a generational gap of more than 50 years was a letter – well, a series of them – written in cursive.

After nearly a year of exchanging handwritten letters through a pen pal project, Amanda Cover’s third-grade class at Jackson Davis Elementary School finally met their ‘pals’ – residents of the Cedarfield senior living community – for the first time May 22. Click here to read more

Judge allows former NICU nurse Erin Strotman to visit with her niece and nephew
A Henrico Circuit Court judge has modified Erin Strotman’s bond to allow her to visit her niece and nephew, at the request of her family. Strotman stands accused of abusing multiple babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Henrico Doctors’ Hospital where she previously worked. She faces 20
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
McGee named 2025 Henrico Christmas Mother
Ann McGee has been named the 2025 Henrico Christmas Mother by the Henrico Christmas Mother Council. McGee joined the council in 2022, co-chairs the Fundraising and Communications Committee and helps with clothing distribution for the organization that works to help people in need during the holiday season. “Every person has
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
State lawmakers chew on possible food safety updates for Virginia in wake of federal cuts
Since taking his post in President Donald Trump’s cabinet, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spearheaded a national movement to “make America healthy again,” including a plan to phase out synthetic dyes from foods, which have been linked to adverse effects in
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Henrico’s Top Teachers – Matt Allender, Deep Run High School, exceptional education
As an exceptional education teacher, Matt Allender works with students who often doubt themselves and their capabilities. A big part of his job, he observes, is breaking down those barriers of self-doubt, instilling confidence, and helping kids feel valued and heard. “Teaching has taught me that every student carries a
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Restaurant Watch
MAY 7 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 7113 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: dried food found on scoops and dicer; temperatures of tomatoes and lettuce in salad prep unit are elevated, possibly because the unit’s fans have ice buildup on them; employee prepping
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: The why and how of deadheading
Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the garden. Use a bypass hand pruner, garden snips or other dead-heading tool to remove faded flowers. Bypass tools
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Richmond Cards & Collectibles Expo planned May 31 at Richmond Raceway Complex

Crump Park to host Bounce House Bonanza June 1

Richmond Choral Society to perform 'Women of Note II' at Trinity Lutheran Church June 1

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico shopping center sold for $9 million to national investment company (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• RIC lands Hardywood, Beet Box and Wolfgang Puck as newest food/drink vendors (Richmond BizSense)
• Virginia free fishing days return for summer (NBC 12)

HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – May 29, 2025
Henrico reconnects to the City of Richmond’s water system; our annual “Henrico’s Top Teachers” edition spotlights 20 outstanding Henrico teachers; 2025 Henrico Christmas Mother named; second person charged in connection with incident involving toddler who wandered away from Richmond Montessori School; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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