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Virginia Racing Commission approves Roseshire’s application in unanimous vote • Highlights from Henrico Humane Society's Bark in the Park

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Virginia Racing Commission approves Roseshire’s application in unanimous vote

The Virginia Racing Commission approved Roseshire Gaming Parlor’s application for an operational license in a 5-0 vote on Monday, clearing the way for the facility to open in Henrico’s Near West End. Click here to read more

Highlights from Henrico Humane Society’s Bark in the Park
Henrico Humane Society’s 3rd annual Bark in the Park at Crump Park in Glen Allen raised more than $20,000 for homeless pets. The event, which benefits the nonprofit rescue organization, featured a 2K dog walk, parade, inflatables and vendors offering a variety of goods and services on Saturday morning.
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Henrico takes back ownership of Best Plaza property
Henrico County has regained ownership of the 93-acre Best Plaza property, clearing the way for the selection of partners to lead an arena-anchored development along a prime stretch of Interstate 95. “We’re extremely pleased to receive control of one of the premier development sites along the East Coast and
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🎉 24 years of local news — Donate to the Henrico Citizen this week for a chance at daily giveaways and grand prizes
This week, we’re celebrating 24 years of independent, hyperlocal news in Henrico County. The Citizen turns 24 on Sept. 20, and we’re asking for your help to keep the momentum going into year 25 (and beyond). The Citizen is a rarity in the local news landscape: unlike many
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Virginia faces multi-day rain event with coastal flooding concerns this week
Rain is ahead for most of Virginia the first half of this week, with low pressure off the Carolina coast pushing inland from later Monday through Wednesday, bringing a prolonged period of wet weather. Monday could begin with a little bit of sunshine, but the clouds will come in quickly
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Three Chopt Chats meeting Sept. 16 to focus on government transparency, accountability
Three Chopt District Supervisor Misty Roundtree will host a Three Chopt Chats meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16 to discuss Henrico County’s commitment to government transparency and accountability. The meeting is open to all residents and will include representatives of the county manager’s office, county attorney’s office and department
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Near Miss dashboard collects data from drivers and cyclists, provides an avenue to safer roads
PlanRVA recently launched a dashboard that lets people pinpoint exactly where they almost had an accident due to drivers or infrastructure issues
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Virginia officials urge caution during train safety awareness week
Walking, biking or playing on railroad tracks at times may seem harmless, but Virginia officials are reminding residents that those activities are both illegal and dangerous. From Sept. 15–21, the State Corporation Commission will join Operation Lifesaver Inc. in marking See Tracks? Think Train Week, a national campaign focused
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Henrico Schools’ Life-Ready Expo to showcase careers for students Sept. 17
Henrico County Public Schools will host its annual Life-Ready Expo Sept. 17 to help students learn more about potential career paths. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. Students in grades 6 through 12 and their
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Business in brief: Sept. 15, 2025
Red River Foods, a global supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, snacks and grains, will invest $15.5 million to expand its Eastern Henrico County headquarters, bringing new processing capabilities and as many as 23 jobs to the region. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and company officials made the announcement earlier
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Sister Hazel to perform Sept. 18 at The Tin Pan

Gallery Show planned Sept. 18 at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

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• Short Pump mother out more than $7,000 after an unlicensed contractor installs her fence (ABC 8)

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 15, 2025
The Henrico School Board weighs a redistricting proposal that would affect 16 schools; the Virginia Racing Commission is expected to consider issuing an operational license to the Roseshire Gaming Parlor today; a Henrico substitute teacher embarks upon a 1,400-mile bike trip to inspire students; a JetBlue plane damages the
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