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Full Circle opens new location in Lakeside

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Full Circle opens new location in Lakeside

Full Circle Grief Center celebrated its move to a new, central location on the edge of Lakeside (at the intersection of Staples Mill Road and Dumbarton Road) with a July 29 open house event. Visitors to the center had the chance to create remembrance crafts and meet Full Circle'

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, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

August 1, 2026

Local students take charge collecting batteries

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Local students take charge collecting batteries

Most people don’t think twice before tossing used batteries into the trash. For Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School students Prithvi Chakraborty, 16, and Abhinav Mehta, 17, that bad habit became the inspiration for Batteries4Better, a student-run nonprofit working to make battery recycling more accessible throughout Henrico and

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, and Romulus Sklavos, Special to the Citizen

July 23, 2026

Registration open for Anthem LemonAid, to benefit Children’s Hospital of Richmond

Community

Registration open for Anthem LemonAid, to benefit Children’s Hospital of Richmond

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 8, 2026

Junior League of Richmond grants $10k to Girls on the Run Greater Richmond

Community

Junior League of Richmond grants $10k to Girls on the Run Greater Richmond

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 7, 2026

Short Pump Ruritan Club honors first-responders, business leader, scholarship winners

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Short Pump Ruritan Club honors first-responders, business leader, scholarship winners

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 29, 2026

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Safe Harbor to host meeting for potential 'Walk to End It' team captains

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June 15, 2026

Safe Harbor to host meeting for potential 'Walk to End It' team captains

Community

Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 10, 2026

Lewis Ginter workers consider striking after more failed wage negotiations

Community

6-year-old cancer survivor inspires Richmond to squeeze out childhood cancer

, and WTVR CBS 6

June 8, 2026

6-year-old cancer survivor inspires Richmond to squeeze out childhood cancer

Community

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to open expanded Conservatory, new gardens May 23

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 22, 2026

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to open expanded Conservatory, new gardens May 23

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May 21 forum to connect nonprofits, local news organizations

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May 18, 2026

May 21 forum to connect nonprofits, local news organizations

2 Henrico high schools redesign ninth-grade experience through partnership with Carnegie Foundation

Education

2 Henrico high schools redesign ninth-grade experience through partnership with Carnegie Foundation

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 18, 2026

Carignan named 2026 Henrico Christmas Mother

Community

Carignan named 2026 Henrico Christmas Mother

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 15, 2026

Central Virginia nonprofit granted 60 acres in Henrico where BIPOC farmers can live and work

Community

Central Virginia nonprofit granted 60 acres in Henrico where BIPOC farmers can live and work

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

May 13, 2026

Tretina, Davies among 8 women honored at YWCA of Richmond's 46th annual Outstanding Women Awards

Community

Tretina, Davies among 8 women honored at YWCA of Richmond's 46th annual Outstanding Women Awards

, and WTVR CBS 6

May 13, 2026

400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16

Community Vitality

400 homes – and building: Habitat for Humanity to celebrate milestone May 16

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

May 7, 2026

Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond

Government

Henrico commits $900k to Salvation Army shelter in Richmond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 6, 2026

CMTA Richmond Walk planned June 14

Community

CMTA Richmond Walk planned June 14

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May 1, 2026

Denim Day raises awareness of domestic violence

Community

Denim Day raises awareness of domestic violence

, and WTVR CBS 6

April 30, 2026

Tretina, Davies named YWCA 'Outstanding Women Awards' honorees

Community

Tretina, Davies named YWCA 'Outstanding Women Awards' honorees

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 27, 2026

How PurpleStride walk in Henrico is helping fight 'world’s toughest cancer'

Community

How PurpleStride walk in Henrico is helping fight 'world’s toughest cancer'

, and WTVR CBS 6

April 27, 2026

Artistic Excellence 'SocieTea' in Henrico showcases youth talent, funds arts scholarships

Community

Artistic Excellence 'SocieTea' in Henrico showcases youth talent, funds arts scholarships

, and WTVR CBS 6

April 21, 2026

Former presidential envoy Roger Carstens to appear at May 7 Weinstein JCC program at St. Christopher's School

Community

Former presidential envoy Roger Carstens to appear at May 7 Weinstein JCC program at St. Christopher's School

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 20, 2026

Full Circle Grief Center opens new, central location in Henrico

Community

Full Circle Grief Center opens new, central location in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 18, 2026

Highland Springs is buzzing thanks to grant aimed at helping the environment

Community

Highland Springs is buzzing thanks to grant aimed at helping the environment

, and WTVR CBS 6

April 10, 2026

Henrico-based domestic violence awareness organization earns nonprofit status

Community

Henrico-based domestic violence awareness organization earns nonprofit status

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 25, 2026

Future 'forest' takes shape at Nuckols Farm Elementary School

Education

Future 'forest' takes shape at Nuckols Farm Elementary School

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

March 23, 2026

Henrico Community Food Bank to host food distribution event March 21

Community

Henrico Community Food Bank to host food distribution event March 21

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 20, 2026

Varina American Legion Post 233 seeking sponsors for Boys and Girls State programs

Education

Varina American Legion Post 233 seeking sponsors for Boys and Girls State programs

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March 18, 2026

Bikes for Kids to hold fundraising ride March 29

Community

Bikes for Kids to hold fundraising ride March 29

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March 16, 2026

Mom speaks at St. Jude pickleball event in Henrico: 'Thank you for the gift of my daughter'

Sports

Mom speaks at St. Jude pickleball event in Henrico: 'Thank you for the gift of my daughter'

, and WTVR CBS 6

March 2, 2026

Lewis Ginter to unveil expanded conservatory, outdoor spaces May 23

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Lewis Ginter to unveil expanded conservatory, outdoor spaces May 23

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

25 Years of saving lives: Go inside Henrico Humane Society's Pet Expo

Community

25 Years of saving lives: Go inside Henrico Humane Society's Pet Expo

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 23, 2026

Special Olympics Virginia's basketball championships return to Henrico Feb. 21-22

Sports

Special Olympics Virginia's basketball championships return to Henrico Feb. 21-22

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 17, 2026

Henrico Humane Society's Pet Expo returns to Richmond Raceway Complex Saturday

Community

Henrico Humane Society's Pet Expo returns to Richmond Raceway Complex Saturday

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 16, 2026

New online child care locator launches in Central Virginia

Children

New online child care locator launches in Central Virginia

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February 12, 2026

Citizen reporter featured on Henrico CASA podcast

Community

Citizen reporter featured on Henrico CASA podcast

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February 9, 2026

Henrico Humane Society to host 25th annual Pet Expo Feb. 21

Community

Henrico Humane Society to host 25th annual Pet Expo Feb. 21

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February 4, 2026

Red Cross seeks blood donors after winter weather disrupts supply

Community

Red Cross seeks blood donors after winter weather disrupts supply

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 3, 2026

Jacob's Chance to host 'Chefs for a Cause' fundraising event Feb. 5

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Jacob's Chance to host 'Chefs for a Cause' fundraising event Feb. 5

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January 21, 2026

New nonprofit network to host first meeting Jan. 28 in Henrico

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New nonprofit network to host first meeting Jan. 28 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 15, 2026

McShin Foundation fears losing city funding under new grant system

Community

McShin Foundation fears losing city funding under new grant system

, and WTVR CBS 6

January 13, 2026

Henrico PAL honors youth, advocates

Community

Henrico PAL honors youth, advocates

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

January 13, 2026

Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays'

Community Vitality

Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays'

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

December 15, 2025

Win a luxury playhouse by donating $10 to help children facing abuse and neglect

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Win a luxury playhouse by donating $10 to help children facing abuse and neglect

, and WTVR CBS 6

December 12, 2025

Henrico mom's Christmas mission brings joy to hospitalized kids after son's death

Community

Henrico mom's Christmas mission brings joy to hospitalized kids after son's death

, and WTVR CBS 6

December 5, 2025

Atlantic Union Bank offering 60 paid internship grants for community-based organizations

Business

Atlantic Union Bank offering 60 paid internship grants for community-based organizations

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 1, 2025

Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

Community Vitality

Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 27, 2025

Lewis Ginter's GardenFest of Lights opens

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Lewis Ginter's GardenFest of Lights opens

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

November 22, 2025

St. Joseph's Villa celebrates new Housing Success Center

Nonprofits

St. Joseph's Villa celebrates new Housing Success Center

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

November 21, 2025

McQuinn to host community service day at Housing Families First Nov. 28

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McQuinn to host community service day at Housing Families First Nov. 28

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 21, 2025