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Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes • Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond

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Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes

On June 11, the Henrico School Board is scheduled to vote on proposed policy revisions that would set more limits on how much homework can be assigned and how much weight homework will have in students’ final grades. Click here to read more

Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond
Henrico County is committing $900,000 to the Salvation Army Central Virginia’s Center of Hope, a project in Richmond that is designed to expand emergency shelter capacity and connect peolpe and families experiencing homelessness with services and pathways toward long-term stability. Henrico’s financial commitment began with an allocation of
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2 people shot at Eastern Henrico apartment complex
Police are investigating at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Old Bronze Road, off Oakland Road in eastern Henrico County. Crime Insider sources told CBS 6, and police later confirmed, a shooting call brought police to the complex overnight. “Once on scene, officers located an adult female with
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Henrico public safety agencies compete for fittest division at 10th Public Safety Games
Henrico County’s police, sheriff and fire divisions competed Monday evening at the 10th Annual Public Safety Fitness Games at Richmond Raceway. Ten athletes from each division went head-to-head in four fitness competitions — strength, cardio, work capacity and a relay — all vying for the title of “Fittest Public Safety Division of
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Online registration closes May 6 for Cap2Cap bike ride
May 6 is the last day to register online for the 2026 Genworth | CareScout Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy, a bike ride between Richmond and Williamsburg that will take place May 8 and 9. Online registration closes at 11:59 Wednesday, but walk-up registration will remain available at all packet
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Virginia’s new cyberstalking law: What changes July 1
Starting July 1, Virginia law enforcement will have a new legal tool to pursue cyberstalking cases — but domestic violence advocates and the lawmakers behind the change say much more is needed to support victims. Under the new legislation, Virginia’s stalking law will be updated to include definitions covering cyberstalking, such
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Henrico Fur Finder: May 6, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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Henrico Property Transactions: April 15-21, 2026
1906 Brandonview Avenue, Varina District - $210,000, 864 SF (built in 1953), from Grubstake LLC to Joel L. Esson. 7720 Pomeroy Court, Brookland District - $245,000, 1,120 SF (built in 1988), from Vu Tang and Huong Thi Nguyen to Lal and Richa Singh. 2914 Overton Road, Fairfield
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Richmond VA Comicon planned May 9 at Richmond Raceway

Make a mosaic Turkish lamp at a Glen Allen workshop May 9-10

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Milestone Technologies to lay off 51 in Henrico (Virginia Business)
• Lululemon expanding, Loft relocating as newcomers eye Short Pump mall (Richmond BizSense)
• Driver injured after truck carrying lumber ran off I-295 (ABC 8)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancún
• Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions
• Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years
• Henrico Police seek tips in 2000 cold case involving baby found in landfill
• 'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce

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