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Good econcomic development news for Henrico; funding for five major transportation projects in the county; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a measure inspired by the murder of Lucia Bremer; a benefit event for Housing Families First; a virtual art camp for children next week; our weekly Fur Finder. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Amazon’s Henrico Fulfillment Center celebrates its official opening; Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs into law a bill prompted by a Henrico cake-pop maker; good news for Virginia’s workforce; kindergarten registration is now open; the Virginia School Boards Association is sponsoring an essay contest for high-school students; our weekly Savvy Senior column. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
New intrastate bus service could impact Henrico County; Henricos board of supervisors will host a public hearing about its proposed budget tonight; new bills approved by the General Assembly would introduce several new topics for instruction in Virginias public schools; our monthly Plate and Goblet dining round-up; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight profiles a local candlemaking company. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
A new six-story apartment building planned in Henricos Near West End; the Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries; Henrico Schools officials seek volunteers for board, committee; Sheetz to host statewide hiring event Wednesday; Henricos Virginia Cooperative Extension summer camp now accepting registrations; Lewis Ginter plans a spring garden party next month; give to the Citizen and well give you two Richmond Flying Squirrels Opening Night game tickets! Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
An urgent plea from the chairman of the Henrico Board of Supervisors; the countys $4.6 billion worth of infrastructure needs; Gov. Youngkin calls out Democrats on budget proposal; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico teachers continue to push for collective bargaining; VDOT plans a public hearing next week about improvements to the Parham Road/I-64 interchange; a door and window manufacturer is bringing 50 jobs to Eastern Henrico; our weekly Fur Finder and Property Transactions reports. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico Police Chief clarifies comments about service calls; McShin Foundation earns a national $2 million grant; 3 Henrico women honored by U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan; registration opening for Henrico Schools Summer Academy; a Henrico EDA program earns a state award. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Why Henrico Police have stopped responding to certain calls for service; Freeman High School students try to "plant the moon;" the Techstars Startup Weekend is happening at UR this weekend; our latest "Henrico Small Business Spotlight;" a woman is struck and killed by a vehicle on Brook Road. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico County pushes back on US Census Bureau population estimates; Henrico supervisors approve a mixed-use development in Highland Springs and begin a weeklong budget review today; a popular Henrico restaurant is closing after nearly 50 years; projects impacting Henrico approved as part of federal legislation that averted a partial government shutdown. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henricos slow population growth; violent crime and auto thefts are up; professors from UR, Reynolds Community College are honored by the State Council of Higher Education and Dominion Energy; state legislation would create an outside review process for Virginias special education dispute resolution system; the General Assemblys attempt to limit invasive species; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
A new proposed budget for Henrico; two county principals are honored; a Civil War site in Varina is protected from development; 3 Henrico projects earn federal funding; the countys first case of rabies this year is confirmed; previewing tomorrows Henrico School Board meeting. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
A new mental health program for Henrico students; an update on a proposed 622-acre data center development in Eastern Henrico; the Henrico Board of Supervisors meets tonight; nominate a teacher for our "Top Teachers" section. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico Schools will begin a teacher apprenticeship program; a controversial Varina development moves closer to breaking ground; a woman brings a loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport; Dominion Energys foundation accepting applications for grants; General Assembly bills would require insurance carriers to cover contraceptive drugs and devices at no cost to customers; the Atlantic 10 womens basketball tournament continues today in Glen Allen; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henricos strong financial status reaffirmed; Henrico Schools to host three March job fairs; a bill approved by the General Assembly would remove penalties for inmates who report drug or alcohol overdoses; a 25-cent-per-gallon discount on diesel fuel at Sheetz; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
How Henrico voted in the Super Tuesday primaries; Henrico Police make two arrests in connection with a Lakeside murder and seek a third suspect; a new sponsor for the Innsbrook Corporate Run; a Henrico author releases his fourth novel; legislation would require all trains in Virginia to have at least two crew members. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Virginias first youth crisis receiving center opens in Henrico; about 7,000 Henrico homes may be at increased risk for flooding; Henrico Schools to host a Career Mega Sale job fair later this month; Leadership Metro Richmond is accepting applications for Leadership Quest through April 30; tickets are on sale for the National Wheelchair Basketball Associations national championships next month in Henrico. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
A raise for Henrico school bus drivers; new security technology at Richmond International Airport; a bill prompted by the murder of Henrico teen Lucia Bremer passes the General Assembly; our new Henrico Small Business Spotlight series begins; the Atlantic 10 Womens Basketball Tournament begins in Henrico this week. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Twelve Henrico schools land on a list of those needing more resources to support students; Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley makes a stop in Henrico ahead of Super Tuesday; Henrico supervisors approve spending measures; the General Assembly passing high school hazing education requirements; an update on Richmond-region mail problems; our weekly In the Garden, Restaurant Watch and Weekend Top 5 features. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henricos Amtrak station finds itself at the top of one list; firearms are now banned in all Henrico government buildings; Henrico provides $4 million in incentives to a biotech company; Virginia home sales off to a sluggish start in 2024; Bon Secours St. Marys Hospital is the first in Virginia to offer a new heart procedure; our weekly Fur Finder. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Debate after a Henrico teacher is removed from the classroom; the return of a popular summer music series; 2 Henrico schools to represent Virginia in a national civics competition; Henrico educators will help plan AI workshops for teachers; the Richmond Home + Garden Show returns Friday; bill to help identify sources of "forever" chemicals advancing through the General Assembly. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico supervisors to consider a firearms ordinance tonight; a man is shot and killed in Lakeside; a Glen Allen student is a winner in a Virginia Department of Aviation art contest; a Glen Allen man wins almost $3 million in the Virginia Lottery; the Henrico Citizen earns a Chronicle of Philanthropy grant to cover nonprofits serving refugees and immigrants. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Nearly 200 comments in support of collective bargaining flood Henrico School Board online forum; new park nears completion in Eastern Henrico; Virginias General Assembly considers designation for Black maternal health week. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Details about a planned data center development on 622 acres in Sandston; a new day off for Henrico Schools students; a traffic alert on I-95 in Northern Henrico; Virginia lawmakers advance same-sex marriage protection; this months Plate and Goblet has news and notes from Henricos dining scene; our Weekend Top 5 and Henrico Restaurant Watch. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
An update on education bills in the Virginia General Assembly; a traffic alert on I-95; a minimum wage bill advances in the Virginia Senate; a state workforce education program reaches an all-time high level of enrollment. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
National recognition for one Henrico middle school; a new way to stay informed about county projects; police identify a shooting victim; a preview of tomorrows Henrico School Board meeting; a Henrico hospital earns top-50 recognition nationally; a traffic alert in Glen Allen. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
An Innsbrook shopping center changes hands; Black-owned businesses spike in Metro Richmond; why the average price of gas in Virginia has jumped recently; a new customs screening area nears completion at Richmond International Airport; a traffic alert in the West End; Henrico Humane Society’s Pet Expo is a week away; our weekly Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
A 22-year-old woman is struck and killed by a vehicle in Glen Allen; a Varina man pleads guilty to double murder; a potential change to the start of the school year; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder; a bill in the Virginia General Assembly would ban the personal use of campaign funds. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico County honors a longtime crossing guard; an update on restoration efforts at a county cemetery; how many Virginia community college students earn a bachelors degree?; bills to cap rent increases in Virginia die; an electric vehicle center opens in Henrico; this weeks Savvy Senior column. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Bike lanes coming to two busy Eastern Henrico corridors?; a national program plans to feature a Lakeside restaurant this month; Richmond Raceway hosting a Daytona 500 watch party; a bill that would have forced school officials to "out" transgender students dies in a Virginia Senate committee. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
Henrico Planning Commission to hear several development proposals; your chance to weigh in on proposed regional transportation projects; Henrico Schools to implement new literacy program; a new Brazilian restaurant opens today in Henrico; the Junior League of Richmond is moving to Libbie Mill. Support the show http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute
