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CVWMA expanding food scrap composting • Henrico Police share results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October

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CVWMA expanding food scrap composting

Residents of Henrico, Chesterfield and Richmond now have access to an expanded food-scrap composting program through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. Click here to read more

Henrico Police share results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October
The Henrico County Police Division is sharing results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October, which was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The department arrested or served 13 people wanted on outstanding domestic violence-related warrants in October as part of a multi-day operation. Police said the warrants included charges of
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Henrico CASA launches first-ever holiday ‘Home for Good’ playhouse fundraiser
Henrico CASA has given a new holiday twist to its signature fundraiser: the first-ever holiday edition of Home for Good, running now through Jan. 11, 2026. With each $10 donation, supporters receive an entry to win a custom-built playhouse — this time a one-of-a-kind Pinecone Cottage. Home for Good typically is
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After years of vetoes, Virginia poised to launch adult-use cannabis market
Spanberger’s election clears the way for a regulated retail system, with legislators set to introduce a revamped bill shaped by months of hearings and equity debates
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: Nov. 19, 2025
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: Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2025
4815 Oakleys Lane, Varina District - $140,000, 900 SF (built in 1956), from Bonnie Culbertson Sohn and M.E. Culbertson to APG Investments LLC. 3075 Kellipe Road, Brookland District - $205,000, 1,247 SF (built in 1958), from Roy E. and Dorothy M. Peregoy to LBG LLC. 111
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Open house, artist reception planned Nov. 21 at Crossroads Art Center

Holiday Craft Market at Hermitage High School Nov. 22 to benefit band and orchestra boosters

Knights of Columbus Council 395 to hold Brunswick Stew sale Nov. 22

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico is struggling to rein in tobacco shops that skirt the law (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Ready, Player Everyone: Virtual reality gaming parlors provide accessible and augmented experiences (Richmond Magazine)
• Thousands sign petition to reinstate Varina HS student athlete (ABC 8)
• Virginia Democrats roll out agenda in first session under trifecta (Axios Richmond)

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 19, 2025
Rezoning cases illustrate the ongoing debate over Henrico’s population growth and new housing demands; two new places in Henrico to take food scraps for composting; ukulele virtuoso to perform in Henrico tomorrow night; Crossroads Art Center to host open house and artist reception Friday night.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina
• Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth
• Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire
• Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days
• Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program

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