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Average year-over-year weekly wages in Henrico up nearly 6% • Lebanese Food Festival returns to Glen Allen this weekend

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Average year-over-year weekly wages in Henrico up nearly 6%

Average weekly wages in Henrico County climbed by nearly 6% during the first quarter of 2026 when compared with the same quarter of 2025, outpacing wage growth statewide and nationally even as employment in the county declined slightly, according to new federal data. (Click here to continue reading)

41st Annual Lebanese Food Festival returns to Glen Allen this weekend
The Lebanese Food Festival is back with all your favorites this year! Sandra Joseph Brown stopped by to share a classic recipe, and a bit of what to expect from this year’s celebration. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.
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Visitor spending in Henrico surpasses $2 billion
Visitors collectively spent more than $2 billion in Henrico County in 2025, and county officials expect that total to continue growing thanks to a packed slate of sports tournaments and events at the Henrico Sports and Events Center, a college-level baseball complex under construction at Glover Park, and other
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Hadad’s Lake redevelopment cases likely headed for deferral; Henrico planners to begin work on cannabis zoning rules
Two cases involving the proposed redevelopment of the former Hadad’s Lake property now are expected to be deferred when the Henrico Planning Commission meets Sept. 10, while a newly added agenda item will begin laying the groundwork for how Henrico regulates future marijuana businesses. An updated agenda for the
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Restaurant Watch: Aug. 12-19, 2026
Feed More, 8020 Villa Park Drive - During a routine inspection on Aug. 12, inspectors observed dried food debris on a meat slicer blade and surfaces; small flies in the dish area and around the mop sink; several stained cutting boards on a dish rack; dusty racks in dry storage, soiled
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Weekend Top 5
The 41st Lebanese Food Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 11-12 and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road in Glen Allen. Enjoy the many rich flavors of Lebanon through
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
In the Garden: Deer- and rabbit-resistant spring flowering bulbs
Plan and plant a variety of colorful spring flowering bulbs this fall to welcome in spring with a beautiful floral display. Fill garden beds with deer- and rabbit-resistant bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths, alliums, fritillaria and ranunculus. Deciding how many bulbs are needed to make an impact can be challenging.
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

St. Mikes Community Rummage Sale planned Sept. 11-12

Henrico Police Athletic League to host 'Gram Cakes and Coffee' breakfast fundraiser Sept. 12

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 10, 2026
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• Henrico Environmental Watch: Air-permit violations, PFAS rules and data-center wetland review among August developments

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