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Warner's visit to affordable housing groundbreaking spotlights Henrico as innovative, national model • Henrico Planning Commission to revisit Varina data center, Fairfield subdivision proposals Sept. 11

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Warner's visit to affordable housing groundbreaking spotlights Henrico as innovative, national model

Henrico County, state and federal officials symbolically broke ground on a 20-home affordable townhouse subdivision this week, made possible by the Henrico Affordable Housing Trust Fund, a program designed to make home ownership more accessible by lowering the construction costs, and therefore the purchase prices, of newly constructed homes. Click here to read more

Henrico Planning Commission to revisit Varina data center, Fairfield subdivision proposals Sept. 11
At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission will revisit two proposals deferred from its August meeting. The first is a controversial plan to locate a data center in Varina, on land along Darbytown Road near Laburnum Avenue, proposed by Wagner Urban Logistics LLC. The proposal includes a 150-foot
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Henrico School Board to review boundary adjustment scenarios at Sept. 11 work session
The Henrico School Board is expected to hear a presentation about potential school boundary adjustment options during its Sept. 11 work session in the New Bridge Learning Center Auditorium, 5915 Nine Mile Road. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. At its Aug. 28 work session, the board
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New Sheetz to open Sept. 11 in Henrico
Sheetz will open its newest location Sept. 11 at 9927 Mayland Drive in Henrico. The grand opening event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and attendees will who sign up at the event will have a chance to win “Sheetz for a Year” (a $2,
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Drag racing champ’s teen driver safety program debuts at Richmond Raceway
Multiple organizations from across Virginia are working together to save lives and make roadways safer through teen driver education. The nonprofit BRAKES, which stands for Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe, hosted their teen driver safety training program for the first time at Richmond Raceway. Both teens and parents were
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Hundreds of Va. students walk out of class in coordinated gun violence protest
In Henrico County, over 1,000 students streamed out of Hermitage High School Friday afternoon, joining a nationwide walkout demonstration protesting gun violence in schools. The students walked out during their study period to bring attention to the prevalence of school shootings in America. A number of student speakers took
Henrico CitizenShannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury
On the record: Winsome Earle-Sears
Part one of The Virginia Mercury’s On the Record series examines Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears’ positions on some of the state’s most pressing issues
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
On the record: Abigail Spanberger
Part two of The Virginia Mercury’s On the Record series examines Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s positions on some of the state’s most pressing issues
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Fur Finder: Sept. 10, 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: Aug. 20-26, 2025
113 North Fern Avenue, Varina District - $218,781, 672 SF (built in 1952), from Tracee N. Murphy to Adam Burch. 8383 Scott Place, Fairfield District - $255,000, 1,480 SF (built in 2022), from Brehon Sessoms to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. 10005 Winespring Place, Tuckahoe District - $299,
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Milestones: Sept. 9, 2025
Jaden House of Henrico graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island. Kevin Huu-Tri Duong of Glen Allen graduated this summer with a master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction from Iowa State University. Michael Timperio of Henrico was named to
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Henrico Theatre Company to present 'Moon Over Buffalo' at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Sept. 12-28

The Anvil Brothers to perform Sept. 13 at Shady Grove Coffeehouse

Fall RVA Home Show planned Sept. 13-14 at Richmond Raceway Complex

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• Virginia homeschooling saw a surge last year (Axios Richmond)

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 10, 2025
A US Senator thinks Henrico’s approach to affordable housing could become a national model; profiles of the two candidates for Virginia governor; Three Chopt Chats meeting planned for Sept. 16; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan announces her Veteran of the Year program; two Henrico winners are among 24 honorees at the VRLTA
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico students improve slightly on reading, science SOLs but still trail statewide averages on most grade-level exams
• 4 residential developments proposed in Varina, Tuckahoe, and Fairfield
• Roseshire's application now scheduled to be heard by Virginia Racing Commission Sept. 15 in Richmond
• At Regional Recovery Day, attendees find resources, experts and support
• Henrico's Three Lakes Nature Center to reopen Sept. 11

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