Innsbrook's ranking was based upon data from another website, Niche.com, which compiled data about a number of criteria, including cost of living, residents' education, housing prices, and public school grades. www.henricocitizen.c...

Reynolds Community College will host Hawk Fest on its Parham Road Campus on Saturday, Sept. 27. The family-friendly festival, held in partnership with Henrico Recreation & Parks, will feature kids' activities, live music, food trucks and more. www.henricocitizen.c...

Culture Encounters' second-annual Richmond International Dance Festival took place Sept. 20 at Henrico's Deep Run Park, bringing with it dance performances and outdoor workshops. View more pictures from the festival here: www.henricocitizen.c...

Henrico Recreation and Parks will host Jazz in the Park on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Deep Run Park. Enjoy a performance by Richmond native Trin Cunningham, featuring The Nucleus Trio and Nathan Fussell. www.henricocitizen.c...

In today's 5-minute episode: A proposal that could shape the face of the Varina District for decades to come; Henrico man shot and killed Tuesday on I-295; recapping the Richmond International Dance Festival; and more.

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By attaching these future land-use designations to about 40,000 acres of land east of I-295 – or about 47% of the Varina District – county officials would be attempting to restrict more intense development, a change that was inspired by community feedback.

This week's Fur Finder is for fans of felines! 🐱 The Henrico Animal Shelter has many cats available for adoption including Candance, Parka, Noodle and Sprite. Contact the shelter and make an appointment to visit them today! View pictures of all available animals here: www.henricocitizen.c...

Virginia State Police aren't sure yet whether the Henrico man who was killed on I-295 yesterday died as a result of the fiery crash, the shooting that occurred just prior, or a combination of both. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Hunter S. Davis.

A few stats from our property transactions list for the week of Sept. 3-9: the average sale price was $565,000; the average age of the homes sold was 1992; and the average square footage was 2,151 SF.

Speed cushions are one of the most common tools Henrico employs to curb speeding. They are similar to speed bumps but feature wheel cutouts that allow larger emergency vehicles such as fire trucks to pass with minimal delay, while still slowing down passenger cars.

The Pumpkin Patch at Gallmeyer Farms, located at 4506 Millers Lane in Varina, will open for the season on Friday, Sept. 26. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. until dusk through Oct. 31. www.henricocitizen.c...

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Henrico's West End will hold its Fall Children’s Consignment Sale on Saturday, Sept. 27. Proceeds benefit mission programs in local schools and the community. www.henricocitizen.c...

In today's 4-minute episode: A meeting tonight will address safety along a West End corridor in front of three schools; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger campaigns in Henrico; CCV wins annual Thalhimer tennis competition; and more.

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Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger greeted voters in Eastern Henrico Sept. 19 where she emphasized her focus on housing affordability and lowering costs, as well as the need to strengthen Virginia’s public schools.

A Henrico Police officer faces a DWI charge after deputies with the New Kent County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call about a car in a ditch. The driver, identified as Shannon Marshall, was arrested and taken to jail but is now out on bond.

You could be the proud owner of a seasonal scratch-and-sniff bookmark or a glow-in-the-dark bookmark by completing Henrico Library's new Haunted Henrico Reading Challenge, a BINGO-style activity that runs now through Nov. 3.

Henrico officials will host a community meeting Sept. 24 to address safety along the Three Chopt Road corridor after a student died last month after being struck by a car while attempting to cross the road.

In this week's "Savvy Senior" column: Even though the CDC is undergoing major cultural changes and upheaval, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for “older adults” resembles last year, with exception of the Covid shot. Here’s what you should know:

In honor of Virginia Spirits Month, Virginia ABC is offering 20% savings on nearly 200 Virginia-made bourbons, moonshines, gins, vodkas and ready-to-drink cocktails.

In today's 6-minute episode: RIC's busiest month ever; Henrico Schools officials host a community meeting to receive input about proposed redistricting options; an elevated risk of West Nile Virus in Henrico; the Henrico Investment Program expands to four new areas.

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The Country Club of Virginia won the 32nd annual Thalhimer Challenge tennis competition Sept. 21, claiming the title as the top tennis club among the region's 12 largest country clubs for the second straight year.

A job fair, hosted by Virginia Career Works, American Legion Varina Post 233, Henrico County and Virginia Works, will be held Friday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.

More than 467,000 passengers traveled to and from Richmond International Airport in July, making it the facility's busiest month ever. The airport also witnessed a major jump in the total poundage of mail entering and leaving – 333% more than July 2024.

Our weekly roundup of Henrico business news, including commercial real estate transactions, job/networking opportunities, closings, expansions, and more:

Officials from the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are alerting Henrico County residents to an increased risk of West Nile Virus transmission, after at least half of the mosquitoes caught in county mosquito traps during the past two weeks tested positive for the virus.

In response to concerns about the bill’s impacts on healthcare coverage and local hospitals, Wittman said that tighter restrictions on Medicaid eligibility will not impact the population the program is “intended for.”

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All five Henrico School Board members – each accompanied at all times by at least one security guard - faced passionate parents at a town hall Sept. 18 about the school system's redistricting proposal.

Stay aware of what's happening in your community! Every Friday, we publish a sampling of arrests and charges reported by Henrico Police. Read this week's Henrico Crime Report here:

The Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad will host an open house event Sunday, Sept. 21 to give the public an inside look at the squad’s work while also providing a fun, educational afternoon for families.

The series allows the candidates to make their pitches to voters, share their personal stories, and outline their positions on health care and public policy. Early voting starts today.

The interactive town hall is free to attend and open to all businesses. Topics will include the resources Henrico offers to support business growth, how the county is responding to current economic challenges, and ways to build connections within the community.

There are some exciting events taking place in Henrico this weekend and admission is free to all of them! Our Top 5 picks include ¡Virginia Fiesta! at Dorey Park, HenBIKEo at Crump Park, an Egyptian Festival in the West End, and more.

Goochland County officials plan a second public hearing next week to consider plans that would allow a small modular nuclear reactor near the Henrico border; early voting begins today in Virginia; Lewis Ginter's fall plant sale is today and tomorrow; and more.

*CLIENT SPOTLIGHT* Up to 400 children are referred to Henrico CASA each year due to allegations of abuse or neglect. CASA trains community members like you to help these children go from surviving to thriving. Learn more at HenricoCASA.org/advo....

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Visitors collectively spent more than $1.9 billion in Henrico County during 2024 – a total that continued to lead localities in Central Virginia and remained the fifth-highest in Virginia, according to an annual study by Virginia Tourism Corp.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Short Pump and Intermission Beer Company on Brook Road aced their most recent health department inspections, but many violations were reported at Hawk’s BBQ & Seafood on Brook Road and Topgolf Richmond on Westwood Avenue.

The Henrico Planning Commission Sept. 11 recommended approval of three proposals for residential developments but denial of one other. If ultimately approved by supervisors, the former group would bring a total of 201 new residential units to the county.

Voters can cast their ballot for the upcoming gubernatorial race starting Friday, Sept. 19. Virginia has one of the longest early in-person voting periods in the U.S. at 45 days, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

A proposed “utility generating facility" - either a natural gas peaking plant or small modular nuclear reactor facility - on the Goochland/Henrico border has drawn the attention of some Western Henrico residents.

St. Mary And St. Philopater Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church in Henrico's West End will host its 6th Annual Egyptian Festival Sept. 20-21. www.henricocitizen.c...

The festival, a collaboration between nonprofit Culture Encounters and Henrico County’s Office of Outreach and Engagement, aims to create a spirit of cultural understanding and unity for the Metro Richmond community to experience.

In today's 5-minute episode: Visitors to Henrico spent a record amount last year; the Richmond International Dance Festival comes to Henrico this weekend; a Fairfield Forum town hall meeting is planned tonight; and more.

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Electrical engineering company ABB will be investing $28.5 million to expand its facility in Eastern Henrico, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the area during the next three years.