Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 11-17, 2026
A look at the most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com during the past week.
Henrico man charged after bringing firearm into elementary school
A 33-year-old Henrico man was arrested after a handgun was discovered in his bag at Lakeside Elementary School Oct. 14, according to Henrico Police. Officers responded to the school, located at 6700 Cedar Croft Street, at about 9:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a suspicious
Citizen Staff Reports
Trader Joe’s, Onelife Fitness to anchor retail sites at Midtown64 development in Henrico
Trader Joe’s and Onelife Fitness will anchor the retail portion of Midtown64, a planned $500-million mixed-use development near the intersection of West Broad Street and Interstate 64 near Glenside Drive in Henrico County, developer Greenberg Gibbons announced Oct. 14. The two businesses will be part of the
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Henrico residents call on supervisors to publicly oppose data centers on Goochland-Henrico border
At a Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting Oct. 13, multiple Short Pump residents urged the board to take a formal stance against several data centers proposed just across the border in Eastern Goochland. Developer Tract has already filed for a Conditional Use Permit from Goochland County to build a 900
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico supervisors pave the way for new housing near Willow Lawn and, potentially, in Highland Springs
Henrico’s Board of Supervisors approved two land-use proposals that will allow multifamily housing in the Westwood area and single-family housing in Varina on Tuesday night. One proposal would permit a proposed seven-story apartment complex in the Westwood neighborhood just north of Willow Lawn and Scott’s
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Henrico proposes new marijuana business regulations
Henrico County officials are considering zoning changes that would establish regulations for recreational marijuana businesses in the county as a way to implement recent changes in Virginia law governing the distribution, processing and retail sale of cannabis. The changes, outlined in a 24-page draft ordinance amendment (linked below), will
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Proposed 24-hour YMCA child-care in Sandston could serve airport employees, others
The former Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad building near Richmond International Airport in Sandston could become a 24-hour YMCA child-care center as part of a rezoning proposal intended in part to accommodate the children of airport employees who work overnight and irregular shifts. The Capital Region Airport Commission is
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Million-dollar federal contribution will help connect Sandston neighborhood to public water
A few residents of an Elko neighborhood looked on Oct. 8 as U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-04-VA), alongside county officials, announced a $1.092-million federal investment to extend public water services to their Cedar Ridge neighborhood. The funds will help the county install more than 5,
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
'It’s our comeback year' – state, local leaders celebrate performance improvements throughout Henrico schools
Excitement buzzed through the hallways of Glen Lea Elementary on the morning of Oct. 9, as Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and other local officials congratulated staff on the school’s monumental rise in state ratings. The Title I school saw its state school performance rating increase by 15 points this
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
GRTC expands into Henrico’s Lakeside area with growing Azalea LINK service
Beginning Oct. 19, the Greater Richmond Transit Company is expanding an Azalea LINK microtransit zone by approximately one square mile. LINK is an on-demand public transportation service that provides shared rides within designated geographic zones. During a LINK ride, the driver of the van may pick up other riders
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
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