News about community issues, topics and events in Henrico County, Virginia.
A Henrico restaurant owner has been recognized with a prestigious award for creating a memorial flag that honors the victims of 9/11. Richard Melito, owner of Melito's in Henrico, received the Kentucky Colonel Award through the Kentucky Department of the American Legion Auxiliary. The honor includes recognition
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At its July 10 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed Highland Springs subdivision containing 49 single-family homes on North Airport Drive, east of its intersection with North Washington Street and directly next to the I-295 interchange. The subdivision would only have one entrance, onto Airport Drive,
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Keep Henrico Beautiful is seeking volunteer boaters of all types for its site at the 26th Annual James River Cleanup event, which will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Osborne Park and Boat Landing, 9530 Osborne Turnpike in Varina. Interested boaters should contact
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City of Richmond officials have formed two strategic work groups to focus on planning for a sustainable and resilient water future throughout the region, according to Richmond Mayor Danny Avula. One of the two groups involves officials from the city, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and will focus on operational
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U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) reiterated his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at a press conference last week following a business roundtable in Mechanicsville, saying the bill will have many positive impacts for working class families in the district. On July 10, Wittman, along with representatives
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