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ABB announces $28.5-million expansion in Henrico to meet local power demand • Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of 3 residential developments, denial of 1

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ABB announces $28.5-million expansion in Henrico to meet local power demand

Electrical engineering company ABB will be investing $28.5 million to expand its facility in Eastern Henrico this coming December, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the area during the next three years. Click here to read more

Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of 3 residential developments, denial of 1
The Henrico Planning Commission Sept. 11 recommended approval of three proposals for residential developments but denial of one other. If ultimately approved by the Henrico Board of Supervisors, the former group would bring a total of 201 new residential units to the county. The first proposal, from Koontz, Bryant, Johnson,
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Culture Encounters’ Richmond International Dance Festival coming to Henrico Sept. 20
The second-annual Richmond International Dance Festival will take place in Henrico Sept. 20, promising a celebration of cultures, outdoor dance workshops and performances from international dance artists. The free event will be held at Deep Run Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is a collaboration
Henrico CitizenLucille Hancock, Special to the Citizen
Henrico Police identify 26-year-old victim of fatal Kain Road crash
Henrico Police have identified the victim in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Kain Road Sept. 16. Jasmine Senae Woody of Henrico died when the Hyundai Elantra she was driving ran off the road and crashed in a ditch near Willane Road in Short Pump at about 11:55
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Virginia faces $270M penalty over food benefits errors: ‘Feds never paid attention before’
Virginia officials are racing to reduce errors in the state’s food benefits program to avoid paying a $270 million annual penalty if improvements aren’t made. The state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate currently sits at 11.5%, well above the 6% threshold that would avoid federal penalties, according
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to debut 4 new exhibits Sept. 18
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will celebrate the grand opening of four new art exhibits with a free gallery show Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2025
1604 Brigham Road, Tuckahoe District - $180,000, 944 SF (built in 1951), from Phyllis A. Lyle to Hanover Home Buyers LLC. 4103 Dominion Townes Circle, Fairfield District - $210,000, 1,440 SF (built in 2007), from Lula M. Anderson to Wiley Sean Corbett. 9015 Covewood Road, Brookland District
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Henrico Fur Finder: Sept. 17, 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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Richmond Raceway to host Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Sept. 19-21

'HenBIKEo' planned Sept. 20 at Crump Park

Culture Encounters to present Richmond International Dance Festival at Deep Run Park Sept. 20

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Henrico News Minute – Sept. 17, 2025
Henrico Schools officials set three town hall meeting dates to receive input about proposed school redistricting plan; demand is up but donations are down for the Henrico Community Food Bank; an international company announces a $28.5-million expansion in Eastern Henrico; Henrico Planning Commission recommends approval of three residential developments,
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• Henrico takes back ownership of Best Plaza property

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