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‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan • Henrico County begins process to establish local animal cruelty registry

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‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan

Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson and Henrico Planning Director Joe Emerson presented the county’s new land conservation proposal to Varina District residents at an Oct. 20 community meeting. Click here to read more

Henrico County begins process to establish local animal cruelty registry
At a 6 p.m. Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting Oct. 28, county staffers will introduce an ordinance to establish Virginia’s first local animal cruelty registry in Henrico. The board next would hold a public hearing and then vote on the ordinance at a Dec. 2 meeting. If approved,
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Parham Doctors’ Hospital celebrates 50 years
Parham Doctors’ Hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday with a tree dedication, cake-cutting, and recognition of outstanding employees. The festive event marking a milestone included announcements of upgrades and growth of the medical facility, which is a part of HCA Healthcare, a for-profit, secular system of 190 hospitals and approximately
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Feed More celebrates first year in new Henrico building
As part of a week of festivities marking the first anniversary of Feed More’s new home in Henrico, the nonprofit held an Oct. 17 safety day competition for drivers and warehouse workers that included obstacle courses and other challenges. Driver Tim Hughes won the box truck competition, which involved performing
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Poll: In top Va. races, Spanberger sustains lead over Earle-Sears, Miyares edges Jones by 1 point
Amid a special session on redistricting, the latest Wason Center survey finds Spanberger up 7 points over Earle-Sears, with Hashmi and Miyares in virtual dead-heats in the final week before the Nov. 4 elections
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
ELECTION 2025: What’s on the ballot in Henrico County?
Early voting is continuing throughout Virginia, leading up to Election Day (Nov. 4), which is the final opportunity for registered voters to cast their ballot in the state’s 2025 elections. So, what’s on the ballot? 3 statewide offices In Henrico County, all voters will have the chance to vote in
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: How to stave off cognitive decline as you age
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older. -Forgetful at 55 Dear Forgetful, For most people, starting in their fifties and sixties, the brain’s ability
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Trunk or Treat planned Oct. 30 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

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• Richmond United to complete $5M Pouncey Tract complex upgrades in coming weeks (Richmond BizSense)
• Person of interest sought in break-in, theft at Henrico business (ABC 8)
• Richmond airport faces delays as government shutdown hits U.S. flights (Axios Richmond)
• As Halloween costs climb, Goodwill helps families save (Richmond Family Magazine)

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• SNAP cuts: Henrico County food banks and pantries brace for a surging need
• Henrico’s residential leaf-collection programs to begin in November
• The Road Ahead: Henrico’s expanding network of Public Works projects
• Henrico officials in talks to create first animal cruelty registry in Virginia
• Diwali observed in Henrico County through religious, cultural and culinary practices

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