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Lewis Ginter to remain open as some workers strike • Hadad’s Lake redevelopment, revised industrial project, 7 Brew plans appear on Sept. 10 Henrico Planning Commission agenda

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to remain open as some workers strike

Some staff at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden voted to go on strike with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. (Click here to continue reading)

Hadad’s Lake redevelopment, revised industrial project, 7 Brew plans appear on Sept. 10 Henrico Planning Commission agenda
A proposal to transform the former Hadad’s Lake property in Varina into a year-round recreation and event venue will come before the Henrico Planning Commission Sept. 10, but county planners are recommending that the commission defer the project while a number of concerns are addressed. The meeting also
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Harvie Elementary School dismissed early due to HVAC issues
Harvie Elementary School is dismissing students early Wednesday after a new issue was reported with the air conditioning system. School officials said the problem led to extremely warm conditions in several classrooms, prompting dismissal of all students beginning at 12:45 p.m. While the problem is not school-wide,
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Electric hybrid plane lands in Henrico in demonstration of ultra-short takeoff technology
Virginia-based Electra’s EL-2 only needs 150 feet to take off and land, raising the possibility of flights from locations like a Henrico drag strip to D.C. or New York.
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This program helps Virginia military members place their pets with carers during deployment
Operation Foster helps current servicepeople and veterans secure temporary homes for their animals, including reptiles and horses.
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Henrico Fur Finder: Sept. 2, 2026
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
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Henrico Property Transactions: Aug. 12-18, 2026
BROOKLAND 4812 Snowmass Road, Brookland District - $0, 2,688 SF (built in 1998), from Patrick L. Murphy and Julie A. Murphy to Julie A. Murphy. 5523 Wintercreek Drive, Brookland District - $0, 1,635 SF (built in 1998), from Richard C. Kidd and Linda S. Kidd to Linda Sue Kidd Revocable
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Girlys of RVA to host LEGO build event at Libbie Mill Library Sept. 3

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers vote to go on strike; a new art exhibit features the work of unaccompanied refugee foster care children in the region; a special prosecutor takes over the SwimRVA North drowning case.
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