News about community issues, topics and events in Henrico County, Virginia.
A popular Henrico restaurant is ending its barbecue service. Redemption BBQ and Market announced it will only be open Wednesday through Saturday this week, with Saturday marking its final barbecue service. Owner John Vest says significant debt, the rising cost of pasture-raised beef, and a drastic jump in gas prices
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A 12-year-old author from Glen Allen is making it his mission to educate his peers about phone safety and responsibility by publishing a new book. Aiden Ali wrote "Before You Get a Phone" as a guide to help kids and parents navigate one of today's biggest
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The first-ever Richmond Ren Faire will take place at Dorey Park in Henrico on April 18 and 19. The event, organized by nonprofit Virago Alley, will feature performances, live jousting and combat, interactive activities, craft demonstrations and over 100 local vendors. We got an inside look at some of the
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The BRIDGE Initiative, a peer-led family support group founded by local students Arjun Anand and Tristan Litzenburg, will host its first meeting Friday, April 3 at Libbie Mill Library at 2:30 p.m. Bridge aims to help students build resilience in different family environments. As students with divorced parents
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Barry Gibrall, the teacher, athletic director and championship football player whose unmistakable voice echoed across Benedictine athletic fields and courts for years, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. He was 79 years old. Benedictine Schools of Richmond President Jesse Grapes broke the news to the school community in a
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