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Diwali observed in Henrico County through religious, cultural and culinary practices • Henrico School Board to hold public hearing on redistricting proposal Oct. 23

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Diwali observed in Henrico County through religious, cultural and culinary practices

Thousands of people celebrated the pinnacle of Diwali – a five-day festival that honors the goddess Lakshmi and light over darkness – Oct. 20 throughout Henrico County with food, worship, community events and family observances. Click here to read more

Henrico School Board to hold public hearing on redistricting proposal Oct. 23
As the Henrico School Board approaches the final stages of its redistricting process, Henrico Schools families, staff, and community members will have the opportunity to address the school board on the proposed redistricting at a public hearing this Thursday at 7 p.m. Thursday’s hearing will be followed by
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
The Road Ahead: Henrico’s expanding network of Public Works projects
Henrico County is reshaping its infrastructure with dozens of ongoing and planned public works and utilities projects. The October editions of Word on the Street from each of the county’s five magisterial districts — Brookland, Fairfield, Three Chopt, Tuckahoe, and Varina — highlight initiatives that prioritize pedestrian safety, school access, infrastructure
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Two former Richmond Montessori teachers given deferred dispositions after toddler wandered into traffic
Two former Richmond Montessori School teachers were found guilty for their roles in an incident where a two-and-a-half-year-old child walked off the school’s property and into traffic on a busy road. Court records show both women received deferred dispositions from a judge. This means the guilty finding will be dismissed
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
UMFS changes name to Shineforth to mark 125th anniversary
A longtime Richmond-based nonprofit that has served children and families throughout the region for more than a century is stepping into a new era — with a new name. United Methodist Family Services, better known as UMFS, has officially reintroduced itself as Shineforth Child & Family Services, unveiling a new name and
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to host domestic violence panel discussion Oct. 23
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will host a panel discussion Oct. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. about domestic violence featuring survivors. The event will take place in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Western Henrico
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: How to use Medicare’s star ratings system during open enrollment
Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time. -Medicare Shopper Dear Shopper, If you’re shopping and comparing Medicare Advantage plans (the alternative to original
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Kostume Karaoke planned Oct. 24 at HATTheatre

Jeff Tweedy to perform Oct. 25 at Lewis Ginter's Groovin' in the Garden

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 21, 2025
A new golf tournament is coming to the region, following the Dominion Energy Charity Classic’s 10-year run in Henrico; work on one Henrico road is taking longer than expected; a Fairfield town meeting will take place next week; Virginia Career Works is planning a career fair this week in Henrico;
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Leonard wins final Dominion Energy Charity Classic golf tournament in Henrico; new tournament to enter region in 2026
• Speaker asks 2 Henrico supervisors to rescind endorsements of Jay Jones; they decline
• Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver
• Henrico’s Challenger Day brings students baseball, inclusivity, and little moments of joy
• Developer withdraws controversial data center proposal for Darbytown Road site in Varina

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