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Awaiting VRC, ABC licenses, Roseshire plans fall opening in Henrico’s Near West End

Government

Awaiting VRC, ABC licenses, Roseshire plans fall opening in Henrico’s Near West End

The Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico’s Near West End is planning a fall open date and this week announced plans to hire about 100 employees. The parlor will host job fairs Aug. 15 and 16 at the Embassy Suite Hotel, 2925 Emerywood Parkway in Henrico, from noon to 9

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, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 12, 2025

Virginia congressman spearheads bipartisan efforts to boost U.S. housing supply

Government

Virginia congressman spearheads bipartisan efforts to boost U.S. housing supply

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, recalls how over the years, he and colleagues in Congress used to say “we’re gonna get to housing next, we’re gonna get to housing next.” But it never really came, he said, and now “housing shortages are a real crisis.” Last week,

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, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

August 4, 2025

Local lawmakers, medical officials push back on Wittman’s support of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Government

Local lawmakers, medical officials push back on Wittman’s support of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 30, 2025

At town hall in Glen Allen, Warner addresses citizen concerns about Trump administration

Government

At town hall in Glen Allen, Warner addresses citizen concerns about Trump administration

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, and Ava Jenks, Special to the Citizen

June 27, 2025

Henrico lawmakers address community concerns about energy, education and health care

Government

Henrico lawmakers address community concerns about energy, education and health care

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, and Gareth Woo, Special to the Citizen

June 25, 2025

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Education

Virginia overhauls SOL testing to boost student achievement

, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

May 12, 2025

Virginia overhauls SOL testing to boost student achievement

Government

Henrico housing roundtable addresses county's limited supply, rising costs

, and Seraina Caviezel

April 8, 2025

Henrico housing roundtable addresses county's limited supply, rising costs

Government

Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 24, 2025

Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility

General Assembly 2025

Can one stairwell help solve Virginia’s housing crisis? Lawmakers think so

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

February 28, 2025

Can one stairwell help solve Virginia’s housing crisis? Lawmakers think so

Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility

General Assembly 2025

Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 21, 2025

How successful were Henrico legislators in advancing their bills during General Assembly's first half?

General Assembly 2025

How successful were Henrico legislators in advancing their bills during General Assembly's first half?

, and Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen

February 7, 2025

Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval

General Assembly 2025

Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 6, 2025

Aird seeks $1M in state budget for Henrico's ‘Opportunity Schools’ program

Education

Aird seeks $1M in state budget for Henrico's ‘Opportunity Schools’ program

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 28, 2025

Bill that would require referendum for Henrico gaming facility, or force it to cede revenue, advances

General Assembly 2025

Bill that would require referendum for Henrico gaming facility, or force it to cede revenue, advances

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 27, 2025

Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia

General Assembly 2025

Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

January 21, 2025

VanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue

Government

VanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 21, 2025

Henrico delegates, senators seek SOL reform, social media restrictions and more in 2025 legislative session

General Assembly 2025

Henrico delegates, senators seek SOL reform, social media restrictions and more in 2025 legislative session

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 8, 2025

VanValkenburg seeks attorney general's opinion about legality of historic horse racing machines

Top News

VanValkenburg seeks attorney general's opinion about legality of historic horse racing machines

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 10, 2024

At meeting, elected officials and residents criticize planned Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Henrico

historical horse racing

At meeting, elected officials and residents criticize planned Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Henrico

, and WTVR CBS 6 , and Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen

December 6, 2024

Schmitt, VanValkenburg to host Dec. 5 meeting about proposed Rosie's Gaming facility in Henrico

Top News

Schmitt, VanValkenburg to host Dec. 5 meeting about proposed Rosie's Gaming facility in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 25, 2024

Mobile DMV services event planned at North Park Library Dec. 18

Transportation

Mobile DMV services event planned at North Park Library Dec. 18

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 22, 2024

Legislation would allow localities to set cellphone rules, for better 'buy in'

Education

Legislation would allow localities to set cellphone rules, for better 'buy in'

, and Cruz Walden, VCU Capital News Service , and Andrew McGhan, VCU Capital News Service

November 20, 2024

Glen Allen HS students featured in new PBS documentary series

Education

Glen Allen HS students featured in new PBS documentary series

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 1, 2024

Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 16, 2024

Henrico senators, delegates urge Churchill Downs, Inc. to withdraw plans for Henrico gambling facility

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico senators, delegates urge Churchill Downs, Inc. to withdraw plans for Henrico gambling facility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

July 16, 2024

Youngkin issues executive order to create cell phone-free classrooms in Virginia

Top News

Youngkin issues executive order to create cell phone-free classrooms in Virginia

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 9, 2024

Henrico CTE’s 'Signing Day' celebrates graduating seniors’ first step into the workforce and adulthood

Top News

Henrico CTE’s 'Signing Day' celebrates graduating seniors’ first step into the workforce and adulthood

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 2, 2024

VanValkenburg to host post-session town hall April 21

General Assembly 2024

VanValkenburg to host post-session town hall April 21

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 11, 2024

Henrico School Board applauds passage of ‘Lucia’s Law,’ pushes for more safe gun storage legislation

General Assembly 2024

Henrico School Board applauds passage of ‘Lucia’s Law,’ pushes for more safe gun storage legislation

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 3, 2024

Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities

Top News

Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 26, 2024

Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills to rejoin voter data-sharing organization

General Assembly 2024

Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills to rejoin voter data-sharing organization

, and Special to the Citizen

March 15, 2024

States push to change voting laws ahead of 2024 election

General Assembly 2024

States push to change voting laws ahead of 2024 election

, and Special to the Citizen

March 7, 2024

Assembly passes bill to charge parents who allow dangerous children to have guns

General Assembly 2024

Assembly passes bill to charge parents who allow dangerous children to have guns

, and Special to the Citizen

March 2, 2024

2 Henrico schools to serve as Virginia's representatives in national 'We the People' competition

Glen Allen

2 Henrico schools to serve as Virginia's representatives in national 'We the People' competition

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 27, 2024

Education bills introduced by Henrico delegates – which have passed and which have failed so far

General Assembly 2024

Education bills introduced by Henrico delegates – which have passed and which have failed so far

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 21, 2024

Q&A: VanValkenburg discusses housing, education and life in the Virginia Senate

Top News

Q&A: VanValkenburg discusses housing, education and life in the Virginia Senate

, and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen

February 1, 2024

Bills banning legacy admissions clear both Virginia chambers

General Assembly 2024

Bills banning legacy admissions clear both Virginia chambers

, and Special to the Citizen

February 1, 2024

Virginia Dems call for immediate ban on legacy admissions

General Assembly 2024

Virginia Dems call for immediate ban on legacy admissions

, and Special to the Citizen

January 9, 2024

Henrico's VanValkenburg, Willett introduce legislation promoting secure gun storage

General Assembly 2024

Henrico's VanValkenburg, Willett introduce legislation promoting secure gun storage

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 20, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 4, 2023

Va. education workgroup recommends revisions to state educational testing

Education

Va. education workgroup recommends revisions to state educational testing

, and Special to the Citizen

October 17, 2023

ELECTION 2023: In Henrico, Virginia Senate candidates battle over ‘banning books’ accusation

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: In Henrico, Virginia Senate candidates battle over ‘banning books’ accusation

, and Special to the Citizen

October 12, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Senate District 16 race – Democrat VanValkenburg vs. Republican incumbent Dunnavant

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: Senate District 16 race – Democrat VanValkenburg vs. Republican incumbent Dunnavant

, and Special to the Citizen

October 11, 2023

General Assembly 2023

Most gun storage bills appear doomed in Virginia General Assembly

, and Special to the Citizen

February 2, 2023

Virginia Education Association rallies for public education funding

General Assembly 2023

Virginia Education Association rallies for public education funding

, and Special to the Citizen

January 17, 2023

Richmond Ismaili community celebrates official opening of Glen Allen Jamatkhana

Community

Richmond Ismaili community celebrates official opening of Glen Allen Jamatkhana

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 11, 2022

Virginia House passes bill to require resource or security officers in schools

General Assembly 2022

Virginia House passes bill to require resource or security officers in schools

, and Special to the Citizen

March 2, 2022