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400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16 • Mother waits for justice in Henrico double murder tied to underground gambling

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400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16

Before Henrico resident Beverly Humphries and her family moved into a Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity home, they were living in a rental house that was literally falling apart around them – then the house was condemned, forcing them to leave. Click here to read more

Mother waits for justice in Henrico double murder tied to underground gambling
Henrico detectives have had a person of interest in mind for some time in the March 2024 killings of Rufus Witcher and Jemarlo Tisdale, but no arrests have been made. Crime Insider sources say federal investigators may now get involved to bring fresh eyes and added resources to the case.
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Henrico Schools named one of nation’s ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ for 27th straight year
Henrico County Public Schools has again been recognized as one of America’s “Best Communities for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, continuing a streak of honors that dates back to the award’s inception in 1999. Henrico Schools and Fulton County Schools (Georgia) remain the
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Virginia DRPT seeking public input on Six Year Improvement Program
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is inviting the public to provide feedback on public transportation and rail projects recommended for funding in its Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Six Year Improvement Program. DRPT will host a virtual public meeting on May 27 at 5:30 p.m. To attend,
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Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns top rating in peer review
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services received an exemplary rating for its Individual Placement and Support employment services, which are offered to people who receive mental health services in Henrico, New Kent and Charles City counties. The finding of “exemplary fidelity” was made in the first review of MHDS’ adherence
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Restaurant Watch
APRIL 9 Mellow Mushroom, 12171 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hand sink is being used as a dump sink at the bar (hand soap was located at the dump sink); temperature of top portion of ricotta on ice is elevated; temperature of garlic
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Weekend Top 5
Actor, comedian and writer Damon Wayans Jr. will perform at the Richmond Funny Bone at Short Pump Town Center on May 8 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. and on May 9 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Wayans’ first film was his
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
In the Garden: Create an easy-care, patriotic container garden
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Willow Lawn to host Art & Makers Market May 9

‘Hidden In Lace' paint workshop planned May 10 at Blue Bee Cider

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Davenport & Co. moving HQ from downtown Richmond to Kinsale Center in Henrico (Richmond BizSense)
• Hot Spots: A heaping helping of new dining has dropped in Richmond (Richmond Magazine)
• Final weekend for Redemption pizzas at Henrico spot (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Richmonder will be first Black woman to drive in a national NASCAR series (The Richmonder)

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Henrico News Minute – May 7, 2026
Proposed policy changes would limit homework for Henrico students; Henrico County commits $900,000 to new homeless shelter; Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years; two people are shot at a Henrico apartment complex.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes
• Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond
• Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years
• Lewis Ginter workers protest against 'low pay,' 'unsafe' working conditions
• Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancún

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