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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves 251 new homes in Tuckahoe and Fairfield districts • Saudi firefighters graduate from Henrico Fire training program

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Henrico Board of Supervisors approves 251 new homes in Tuckahoe and Fairfield districts

Henrico’s Board of Supervisors Oct. 14 unanimously approved four rezoning cases that will bring 251 new apartments and single-family homes to the county at a board meeting. Click here to read more

Saudi firefighters graduate from Henrico Fire training program
Eight firefighters from Saudi Arabia graduated from a unique training program with Henrico County Division of Fire, marking the first time Virginia has hosted this type of international fellowship program. The Saudi Aramco firefighters have been working alongside local crews since May, responding to emergency calls after completing their evaluations.
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CANDIDATE Q&A – Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger
1. Minimum Wage Virginia’s minimum wage is set to rise to $12.77 on January 1, 2026. Do you support further increasing the minimum wage to $15 or higher? If so, what timeline would you propose, and how would you ensure the increase balances the needs of workers and
Henrico CitizenVirginia Press Association & Virginia Local News Project
CANDIDATE Q&A – Virginia lieutenant governor candidates Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid
1. Office of lieutenant governor As lieutenant governor, you would be responsible for presiding over the Virginia Senate and may be called upon to cast tie-breaking votes on key legislation. How would you approach this role to ensure fairness, transparency, and the effective functioning of the Senate across party lines?
Henrico CitizenVirginia Press Association & Virginia Local News Project
CANDIDATE Q&A – Virginia attorney general candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares
1. Abortion and state vs. federal law If federal restrictions are imposed on abortion medications like Mifepristone, would you defend Virginians’ access under existing state law, or would you support enforcing the federal limits within Virginia? Jones – I will always defend Virginians’ abortion rights under state law, and I look
Henrico CitizenVirginia Press Association & Virginia Local News Project
Virginia gubernatorial candidates discuss Medicaid, other issues at disability forum
The nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general spoke about Medicaid access, incarceration, disaster preparedness and voting rights at a virtual forum recently hosted by The Arc of Virginia and other disability advocacy groups.
Henrico CitizenEmily Grinstead, Capital News Service
Six Metro Richmond leaders to receive 2025 Humanitarian Awards from VCIC
Henrico-based Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has announced the honorees of the 63rd annual Richmond Humanitarian Awards, recognizing people whose leadership and service have made lasting impacts across the region.
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Is this invasive tree on your property? The state will replace it for free
The Virginia Department of Forestry is offering Virginia residents a free replacement for invasive callery trees. For every one callery tree you have removed from your property, you will be able to pick up one free native tree to replace it at an exchange event on November 8 from 9
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Restaurant Watch
SEPT. 24 MPM Tiki Bar, 2451 Old Brick Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open drink cups found on prep table near food and on dry storage racks; there is black residue inside ice makers; dried food debris found on knives stored on magnet; temperatures of
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In the Garden: Winter is amaryllis season
Add unique flare to this winter’s indoor garden and décor with double amaryllis. The several layers of colorful petals are sure to make a statement wherever they are displayed. Start the amaryllis season with early blooming varieties grown in the southern hemisphere. Double Alaska features frilly, fully double white
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to host HarvestFest Oct. 26

The Soul Shakers to perform Oct. 26 at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico County unveils land-use proposal to Varina District residents (VPM News)
• Patches the cat visits Freeman HS art class in first public appearance since weight loss journey (ABC 8)
• Family-owned garden center in Henrico seeing drop in business since shutdown (NBC 12)
• An immersive Claude Monet art exhibit opens in Short Pump today (Axios Richmond)

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 23, 2025
Henrico ponders creation of Virginia’s first animal cruelty registry; Wyndham residents push back against proposed Hanover data center complex; man suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by GRTC bus in Henrico; 46 dogs and 25 cats are up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; West Broad Village to host
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