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NOVA of Virginia Aquatics recently unveiled its second-floor expansion at the NOVA Regency Aquatics Center, officially adding 29,000 square feet of space at the facility that includes seating on three sides for a total of 1,000 people.

“I’m here because food is expensive and because of the rising cost of electricity,” a father of two who lives in Western Henrico said while standing in line at the ICNA Relief Food Pantry. “I shouldn’t have to be here as a middle-class American.”

Two Henrico educators - Amanda Drinnon, an English teacher at the Hermitage ACE Center, and Ellen Jewell, a social studies teacher at Brookland MS - have earned the 2025 REB Award for Teaching Excellence and will receive $15,000 grants.

Our weekly roundup of Henrico business news, including a restaurant closure, a 50th anniversary celebration, commercial real estate transactions, and a hiring event for medical professionals.

The Henrico County Police Division will host a “Veterans in Law Enforcement” information session Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Henrico County Training Center. The event is designed for veterans who are interested in considering a transition to law enforcement careers.

The Virginia Council will present an evening with Kyle Mann, editor in chief of The Babylon Bee, on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Mann's program, "Comedy Under Attack," will address cancel culture. www.henricocitizen.c...

In today's 5-minute episode: Two Henrico teachers earn $15,000 awards; Congressman Rob Wittman visits with federal workers at RIC as an end to the government shutdown is in sight; and more.

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Since Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s victory over McAuliffe in 2021, one-third of Henrico’s precincts – 30 out of a total of 90 – have flipped from red to blue this year, with the biggest shifts happening in Western Henrico.

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:

In this week's Restaurant Watch, we take a look at recent health department inspections for O’Charley’s Restaurant on Brook Road, Crafted in Libbie Mill-Midtown, Brunches at Wellesley, Wong’s Tacos on Maltby Boulevard, and more.

More than 100 volunteers gathered at Richmond Raceway Nov. 1 to assemble 550 new bikes as part of the Bikes for Kids program. Founded in 2002 by Dee Nuckols, the program distributes hundreds of bikes annually to needy kids.

In this week's "In the Garden" column: Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year.

Got plans this weekend? We've selected five things to do in Henrico, including Lakeside's annual Holly Jolly event, the Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic art and craft show, an Asian Street Food Festival, a Henrico Theatre Company show, and more.

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The restrictions, which could affect up to 10% of flights at the nation's busiest airports, are being implemented as a safety measure while controllers continue working without pay during the shutdown.

Virginia Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger Wednesday named her chief of staff and a 13-member transition team that will spend the next two months helping prepare a governing agenda and administration for her.

An Asian Street Food Festival will be held Nov. 8 at The Answer Brewpub in Henrico, featuring open-flame street food from China, the Philippines, India, Pakistan and Nepal, plus a lineup of craft beer specials. www.henricocitizen.c...

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In today's 4-minute episode: Henrico resident named to Spanberger's transition team; three-day holiday craftsmen show planned this weekend at Richmond Raceway; reptile expo planned this weekend; 550 bikes assembled for donation to kids in need.

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Henrico voters overwhelmingly supported Democrats all the way down the ballot in Tuesday's election, helping flip the top three statewide offices from Republican control and helping fill all but one of the county's state delegate positions with Democrats.

In this week's Fur Finder: Meet Leo! 👋 This happy older fellow is a hound in need of a home. Joining him in the adoption line are pit bull terriers, Langley and Jules, who look quite spiffy in their red sweaters. Lastly, we have Shank, a short hair cat. www.henricocitizen.c...

Wondering what properties near you are fetching on the open market? Check out a sampling of Henrico home sales from Oct. 15-21 here:

Led by Deep Run High School senior Jay Chauhan, a team of six peers has created Camera Check Out, a more efficient and cost-effective way for teachers and students, starting with those at Deep Run, to utilize photography equipment.

The annual Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic art and craft show returns to the Richmond Raceway Complex Nov. 7-9. Thousands of handcrafted items will be for sale, including pottery, fine art, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods and more. www.henricocitizen.c...

In this week's "Savvy Senior" column: Many older adults want to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. There are dozens of simple modifications you can do to help make your home safer and more accessible for aging-in-place. Here's a brief review:

In today's 5-minute episode: A big night for Democrats statewide and in Henrico; Deep Run HS students devise a time- and cost-saving effort; 'Holly Jolly' returns to Lakeside this weekend; volunteers sought for tree-planting effort at Taylor Farm Park.

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Republican challenger Milad Mikhail, an Egyptian-born Henrico businessman, has only raised about $27,000 for his campaign, compared to Willett’s $500,000. But unlike Willett, Mikhail has invested thousands in political ads, specifically on Facebook and Instagram.

Portions of Meadow Road, Bethlehem Road and Lakeside Avenue will be closed for extended periods of time beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5 for various improvement projects. Timelines for all three closures are estimates and weather-dependent.

Core Development Group purchased Windsor Business Park V, a nearly 60,000-square-foot Class A flex industrial space at 8555 Magellan Parkway, Oct. 30 for $10.2 million from Fernau LeBlanc. The property is located off Parham Road in Northern Henrico.

The Henrico Theatre Company will present "Once Upon a Mattress" Nov. 7-23 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. The show is a comedic musical retelling of the fairytale, "The Princess and the Pea." Tickets are $10 to $12. www.henricocitizen.c...

Lakeside's annual Holly Jolly event returns Nov. 7-9 with a weekend of vendors, seasonal treats, live music and fun activities. The event is hosted by Twisted Carrot Farm and Market and takes place at the Lakeside Farmers' Market. www.henricocitizen.c...

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The purple but slightly democratic-leaning district – Kamala Harris won with 54% in 2024 – is one of the last districts held by a Republican in Henrico County.

Over 1.4 million early votes were cast in Virginia as of Nov. 2, which is almost 300,000 more than the 2021 election, according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

A J.R. Tucker High School freshman was charged with two felony counts of malicious wounding after a lunchtime argument Thursday led to a fight in the hallway on Halloween. The student used a homemade weapon constructed with razor blades.

Catch up on the latest business news in Henrico, including a $15K donation to Henrico nonprofits, recent accolades, new businesses to the county, and commercial real estate transactions.

For passengers at RIC, the shutdown has meant minimal delays as staffers have continued to show up for work due to duty, patriotism or the need to maintain security clearance. But workers are feeling discouraged.

Henrico’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of six Virginia nonprofits awarded funding through the annual Environmental Action Grant program from Columbia Gas of Virginia, in partnership with the NiSource Charitable Foundation.

Dennis Bickmeier, executive director of the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority, and Ronald Logan, Sr., owner of The Original Ronnie’s BBQ in Varina, recently were honored by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association.

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Find out what crime is taking place near your home, office or school in Henrico with our weekly crime report. Every Friday, we publish a sampling of arrests and charges reported by Henrico Police.

Looking for something to do this weekend in Henrico? We've compiled our Top 5 picks here: singer Jim Brickman at The Tin Pan; a class on African Violets at Lewis Ginter; the RVA Expo 3 card show at Richmond Raceway; comedian Damon Williams at The Funny Bone; and more.

In today's 4-minute episode: Metro Richmond localities join to support the region's homeless population; new poll shows Spanberger, Hashmi and Miyares with leads in statewide races; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.

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A total of 37,284 people in Henrico, about 11% of the county's population, rely upon the $6.7M that comes through SNAP benefits every month. For the average U.S. household, SNAP provides around $332 in groceries each month for all household members.