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Henrico officials, partners celebrate planned New Market Heights Trail in Varina • Ambulance overturns in Henrico County crash

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Henrico officials, partners celebrate planned New Market Heights Trail in Varina

Henrico officials Tuesday afternoon joined a group of partners from state and federal organizations to commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of New Market Heights by celebrating the planned construction of the 3.2-mile New Market Heights Trail. (Click here to continue reading)

Ambulance overturns in Henrico County crash
No one was hurt when an ambulance overturned following a crash Monday morning in Henrico County. Henrico Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Staples Mill Road and Bethlehem Road for a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance at about 6:25 a.m., according to a Henrico Police
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McClellan seeks nominations for 2026 Veteran of the Year
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan is accepting nominations through Oct. 28 for her 2026 Veteran of the Year program. The program recognizes veterans who live in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District for their military service and continued contributions to their communities. “Veterans gave their time and put their bodies on
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Burlington donates $5,000 to Chamberlayne Elementary
Chamberlayne Elementary School received a $5,000 donation from Burlington Stores Inc. Sept. 25. Principal Charlie Goad, Jr. and school family advocate Emely Riera Pineros joined Fairfield School Board Vice Chair Ryan Young, Henrico County Public Schools leaders, the Henrico Education Foundation and Burlington representatives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Regional Recovery Day set for Oct. 3 at Richmond’s Monroe Park
The counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover and the city of Richmond will hold a festival for Regional Recovery Day from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at Monroe Park, 620 West Main Street in Richmond. The event will include food, music, vendors and more. Admission is free
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This Day in Henrico History: Sept. 29 – U.S. Colored Troops triumph at New Market Heights
Before dawn on Sept. 29, 1864, thousands of Union soldiers crossed the James River and advanced toward Richmond’s defenses in eastern Henrico. At New Market Heights, Black soldiers serving in the U.S. Colored Troops were assigned a central role in the attack. Confederate defenders had strengthened their position
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Henrico Milestones: Sept. 29, 2026
A look at recent achievements by Henrico residents. East Tennessee State University Scott Hummel of Glen Allen was named to East Tennessee State University’s Summer 2026 Dean’s List. More than 200 students earned the honor. Undergraduate students qualify by passing at least 12 credits, with no grade below
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In the Garden: Add colorful crotons for indoor fall décor
Bring a little fall color indoors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their colorful leaves echo many fall colors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple. Croton leaf shapes can vary, adding to their ornamental appeal. They can be broad or narrow, shaped like an
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen
Savvy Senior: How to help an aging parent manage their money
Dear Savvy Senior, Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but I worry she’s falling behind. How can I help her manage her finances without upsetting her?
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen
Book excerpt: The Heart of the Matter, Chapter 10
Editor’s note: Each week, the Henrico Citizen will present a new chapter of The Heart of the Matter, a forthcoming book by Gayle Turner and Shelli Jost Brady, longtime Central Virginia leadership consultants, storytellers, and community builders. Through stories and reflection, the authors explore how the values people hold
Henrico CitizenGayle Turner, Special to the Citizen

Breakthrough T1D Community Summit planned Oct. 3 at University of Richmond's Jepson Alumni Center

Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation to host SpeakUp5k at Byrd Park Oct. 3

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