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Passenger rail service changes for travelers between the Staples Mill Amtrak Station and Washington, D.C. are being implemented in mid January, to accommodate construction of the Long Bridge Project on the Potomac River.
Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction
Passenger rail service changes for travelers between the Staples Mill Amtrak Station and Washington, D.C. are being implemented in mid January, to accommodate construction of the Long Bridge Project on the Potomac River.
The Long Bridge Project is a 1.8-mile rail improvement that will relieve what the Virginia
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December 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Passenger rail service changes for travelers between the Staples Mill Amtrak Station and Washington, D.C. are being implemented in mid January, to accommodate construction of the Long Bridge Project on the Potomac River.
Atlantic Union Bank will fund 60 paid student internships at community-based organizations statewide through its 2026 Future Community Impact Maker Grant program. The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 30, 2026.
Atlantic Union Bank offering 60 paid internship grants for community-based organizations
Atlantic Union Bank will fund 60 paid student internships at community-based organizations statewide through its 2026 Future Community Impact Maker Grant program. The bank will award the $4,000 grants throughout its service area for a total community investment of $240,000 (10 more grants than it offered last year)
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December 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Atlantic Union Bank will fund 60 paid student internships at community-based organizations statewide through its 2026 Future Community Impact Maker Grant program. The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 30, 2026.
The sixth annual Kellan’s Legacy of Love Toy Drive is underway, and the goal is for every child at St. Mary's Hospital to receive something special even if they can’t be home for Christmas.
Henrico mom's Christmas mission brings joy to hospitalized kids after son's death
Christmas in the hospital is never easy for children and their families, but one Central Virginia mom is working to make the holidays a little brighter.
The sixth annual Kellan’s Legacy of Love Toy Drive is going on right now, and the goal is for every child at St.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The sixth annual Kellan’s Legacy of Love Toy Drive is underway, and the goal is for every child at St. Mary's Hospital to receive something special even if they can’t be home for Christmas.
The Henrico Holiday Express Tour, which was to pass through the Three Chopt and Tuckahoe Districts Tuesday night, has been postponed due to the winter storm. Officials said that the event will be rescheduled. The tour will continue as planned Dec. 10-11.
Henrico Holiday Express Tour postponed Dec. 9
The Dec. 9 routes of the Henrico Holiday Express Tour, a small parade featuring a Henrico Recreation and Parks float, a decorated fire truck, dump truck, library van and Santa Claus, have been postponed by the winter storm.
The tour was to pass through the Three Chopt and Tuckahoe Districts
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December 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Henrico Holiday Express Tour, which was to pass through the Three Chopt and Tuckahoe Districts Tuesday night, has been postponed due to the winter storm. Officials said that the event will be rescheduled. The tour will continue as planned Dec. 10-11.
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Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting
Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds
The Henrico School Board has asked the county for a $14 million increase in capital improvement funding for next school year to address the division’s “critical” infrastructure needs.
The board approved a $48.4 million capital improvement
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Last year, HCPS received a total of $34 million in maintenance funding – a significant increase from previous years. But with more than half of the division’s 73 school buildings over 50 years old, HCPS will need another boost in funding, an official said.
Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds
The Henrico School Board has asked the county for a $14 million increase in capital improvement funding for next school year to address the division’s “critical” infrastructure needs.
The board approved a $48.4 million capital improvement plan proposal on Nov. 13, requesting $15 million in mechanical funding to
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December 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Last year, HCPS received a total of $34 million in maintenance funding – a significant increase from previous years. But with more than half of the division’s 73 school buildings over 50 years old, HCPS will need another boost in funding, an official said.
The William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation and Furbish Thrift are sponsoring spay and neuter surgeries for the animals, and the Henrico Humane Society is sponsoring the adoption fees of any pets adopted during the event.
Henrico to host 'Fixin' to go Home for the Holidays' animal-adoption event Dec. 13
The Henrico County Police Animal Shelter will hold a "Fixin’ to go Home for the Holidays" animal adoption event on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 10421 Woodman Road.
The William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation and Furbish Thrift are sponsoring spay and neuter
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December 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation and Furbish Thrift are sponsoring spay and neuter surgeries for the animals, and the Henrico Humane Society is sponsoring the adoption fees of any pets adopted during the event.
A teenager was killed and a woman was seriously injured after a shooting during a party at the Residence Inn in the 2100 block of Dickens Road early Saturday morning. The 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting
A teenage girl was killed and a woman was seriously injured after a shooting during a party at an extended stay hotel in Henrico County early Saturday morning, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.
Henrico Police were called to the Residence Inn in the 2100 block of Dickens Road around
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December 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A teenager was killed and a woman was seriously injured after a shooting during a party at the Residence Inn in the 2100 block of Dickens Road early Saturday morning. The 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Our weekly roundup of Henrico business news, including job opportunities, commercial real estate transactions, and the closing of a local jeweler:
Business in brief: Dec. 8, 2025
Schwarzschild Jewelers will close its Short Pump Town Center location in mid-January in a bid to consolidate operations, Richmond BizSense recently reported. The long-running jewelry retailer has been at the Henrico mall for 20 years. Schwarzschild’s other two locations, Carytown Exchange in Richmond and Alverser Plaza in Midlothian, will
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December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Our weekly roundup of Henrico business news, including job opportunities, commercial real estate transactions, and the closing of a local jeweler:
The annual Henrico Holiday Express Tour returns this week. Across three nights, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening, a parade will visit all five county districts: Three Chopt and Tuckahoe on Dec. 9, Varina on Dec. 10, and Brookland and Fairfield Dec. 11.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The annual Henrico Holiday Express Tour returns this week. Across three nights, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening, a parade will visit all five county districts: Three Chopt and Tuckahoe on Dec. 9, Varina on Dec. 10, and Brookland and Fairfield Dec. 11.
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*CLIENT SPOTLIGHT* Learning to read as an adult is complex. READ RVA provides classroom instruction, one-to-one tutoring, and community programs to adults who want to improve their reading, writing, basic math, and digital skills. Contact READ RVA at (804) 288-9930.
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
*CLIENT SPOTLIGHT* Learning to read as an adult is complex. READ RVA provides classroom instruction, one-to-one tutoring, and community programs to adults who want to improve their reading, writing, basic math, and digital skills. Contact READ RVA at (804) 288-9930.
Henrico County and the nonprofit Capital Region Land Conservancy have joined forces to acquire and preserve 6.4 acres of wooded property for expanded public access adjacent to Roslyn Hills Park, near Ziontown and Ridge roads.
Henrico, CRLC, developer partner to protect historic land near Roslyn Hills Park
Henrico County and the nonprofit Capital Region Land Conservancy have joined forces to acquire and preserve 6.4 acres of wooded property for expanded public access adjacent to Roslyn Hills Park, near Ziontown and Ridge roads.
The land was part of Ziontown, a Black community established following emancipation by Henry
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December 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Henrico County and the nonprofit Capital Region Land Conservancy have joined forces to acquire and preserve 6.4 acres of wooded property for expanded public access adjacent to Roslyn Hills Park, near Ziontown and Ridge roads.
The new Roanoke College Poll, released Thursday, also finds that 74% of Virginians say the country is on the wrong track — the most negative view in two years — while half (50%) say the commonwealth is moving in the right direction.
Poll: Virginians back mail voting and photo ID as partisan anxiety holds steady
Roanoke College survey shows Trump unpopular, Youngkin steady and political trust at some of its lowest levels in years
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December 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The new Roanoke College Poll, released Thursday, also finds that 74% of Virginians say the country is on the wrong track — the most negative view in two years — while half (50%) say the commonwealth is moving in the right direction.
We covered a lot of news from Henrico County today - check out Friday's Newsflash here:
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December 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
We covered a lot of news from Henrico County today - check out Friday's Newsflash here:
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A developer is planning to build six new homes on a 2.05-acre parcel of land on Three Chopt Road, after purchasing the site recently. The site is zoned R-2A (Residential) and is surrounded by other residential lots.
Developer plans 6 new homes on 2-acre site in Henrico's West End
A developer is planning to build six new homes on a 2.05-acre parcel of land on Three Chopt Road, after purchasing the site recently.
RCI Builders LLC bought the land at 9115 Three Chopt Road, just northwest of the road's intersection with North Parham Road, for $850,000 from
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December 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A developer is planning to build six new homes on a 2.05-acre parcel of land on Three Chopt Road, after purchasing the site recently. The site is zoned R-2A (Residential) and is surrounded by other residential lots.
The Henrico Planning Commission is scheduled to review several development proposals at its Dec. 11 meeting, including a 103-home neighborhood, tentatively named “Steeple Lane,” on North Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico.
Planning Commission scheduled to weigh 103-home proposal in Eastern Henrico
The Henrico Planning Commission is scheduled to review several development proposals at its Dec. 11 meeting:
• In Eastern Henrico, a developer is planning a 103-home neighborhood, tentatively named “Steeple Lane,” on North Laburnum Avenue, south of its intersection with Kingsridge Parkway. This proposal has been deferred twice from October to
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December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Henrico Planning Commission is scheduled to review several development proposals at its Dec. 11 meeting, including a 103-home neighborhood, tentatively named “Steeple Lane,” on North Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico.
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.
Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2025
11900 block of Blandfield Street, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence at a vehicle accident Nov. 28 at 12:03 a.m.
Nine Mile Road at Newbridge Road, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault Nov. 28 at 12:
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December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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.
The Westford Glen proposal sparked community debate about the future of new housing in Henrico, with some Three Chopt District residents pointing to the area’s already overflowing school populations while other residents highlighted the county's dwindling housing supply.
Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools
Westford Glen, a proposed residential complex of 370 townhouses and single-family homes in western Henrico, will not see the light of day after the Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected the plan Dec. 2.
Along with many other rezoning cases this year, the Westford Glen proposal sparked community debate about
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December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Westford Glen proposal sparked community debate about the future of new housing in Henrico, with some Three Chopt District residents pointing to the area’s already overflowing school populations while other residents highlighted the county's dwindling housing supply.
The Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen will host a new men's basketball tournament next December designed to bring together former NCAA Division III championship programs under one roof.
Henrico to host new DIII Champions Classic basketball tournament
Henrico County will host a new men's basketball tournament designed to bring together former NCAA Division III championship programs under one roof.
The inaugural DIII Champions Classic, will take place Dec. 28–29, 2026, at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The 2026 field will feature four
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December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen will host a new men's basketball tournament next December designed to bring together former NCAA Division III championship programs under one roof.
Looking for something to do this chilly weekend in Henrico? We've compiled our Top 5 picks here: the Bizarre Bazaar returns to Richmond Raceway; CACGA hosts its new holiday lighting tradition; Jewish Family Theatre performs"Guys and Dolls;" and more.
Weekend Top 5
The Bizarre Bazaar's 50th Christmas Collection returns to the Richmond Raceway Complex Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four buildings will be filled with unique
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December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Looking for something to do this chilly weekend in Henrico? We've compiled our Top 5 picks here: the Bizarre Bazaar returns to Richmond Raceway; CACGA hosts its new holiday lighting tradition; Jewish Family Theatre performs"Guys and Dolls;" and more.
In this week's "In the Garden" column: If you're looking for a unique Christmas tree this season, consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year like weeping or fiddleleaf fig, Norfolk Island pine, Lemon Cypress and topiary trees.
In the Garden: Christmas tree alternatives that provide year-round beauty
When looking for a unique holiday tree this season consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor décor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add
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December 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In this week's "In the Garden" column: If you're looking for a unique Christmas tree this season, consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year like weeping or fiddleleaf fig, Norfolk Island pine, Lemon Cypress and topiary trees.
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In this week's Restaurant Watch: The health department recently reported dozens of violations at Crafted in Libbie Mill, Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken on North Parham Road, and Desi Bites on Cox Road. Five Guys on South Laburnum Avenue aced its most recent inspection.
Restaurant Watch
NOV. 3
Desi Bites, 3621-C Cox Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: person in charge couldn’t provide employee health policy or written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea; hand sink in front prep area is blocked with dirty dishes; women’s restroom doesn’t
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December 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
In this week's Restaurant Watch: The health department recently reported dozens of violations at Crafted in Libbie Mill, Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken on North Parham Road, and Desi Bites on Cox Road. Five Guys on South Laburnum Avenue aced its most recent inspection.
Frontier Airlines Dec. 4 announced that it will add twice-weekly nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida for a limited time, beginning April 2. Promotional fares, valid through Dec. 10, begin at $39.
Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando
Frontier Airlines Dec. 4 announced that it will add twice-weekly nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida for a limited time, beginning April 2.
The new route is the third Frontier nonstop destination the airline has offered from RIC since it returned to the airport
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December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Frontier Airlines Dec. 4 announced that it will add twice-weekly nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida for a limited time, beginning April 2. Promotional fares, valid through Dec. 10, begin at $39.
The Henrico Board of Supervisors has approved the county’s first-ever animal cruelty registry as well as a new Dominion energy solar power facility on 58 acres of land near the intersection of I-64 and Nine Mile Road in Varina.
Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility
On Tuesday night, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved the county’s first-ever animal cruelty registry, as well as a new Dominion energy solar power facility in Varina.
Henrico is the second county in Virginia to establish an animal cruelty registry, with Richmond creating their first registry last month. The
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December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Henrico Board of Supervisors has approved the county’s first-ever animal cruelty registry as well as a new Dominion energy solar power facility on 58 acres of land near the intersection of I-64 and Nine Mile Road in Varina.