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UPDATE: Henrico County recodification won't include changes to zoning codes

Government

UPDATE: Henrico County recodification won't include changes to zoning codes

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 29, 2026

'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce

Education

'His future is our future': Trades businesses welcome 74 Henrico graduating seniors to the workforce

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 28, 2026

Henrico celebrates Arbor Day with 10,000 trees planted this year

Government

Henrico celebrates Arbor Day with 10,000 trees planted this year

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 24, 2026

After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

Education

After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 21, 2026

Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum

Government

Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 17, 2026

Henrico School Board to vote on county’s adopted $971-million schools budget

Education

Henrico School Board to vote on county’s adopted $971-million schools budget

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 16, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 15, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153

Education

Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 14, 2026

Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues

Education

Henrico Schools completes several HVAC repairs, but 13 schools still experiencing issues

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 10, 2026

Henrico Newsflash

LOCAL NEWS DAY: In the ‘artificial’ era, invest in something authentic

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 9, 2026

Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2

Education

Parents demand answers after Henrico Virtual Academy eliminates grades K-2

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 8, 2026

Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go

Government

Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 2, 2026

Proposed 2027-2028 Henrico Schools calendar would shift more days off to spring, continue staggered start

Education

Proposed 2027-2028 Henrico Schools calendar would shift more days off to spring, continue staggered start

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 27, 2026

Henrico residents debate future of the Brook Road corridor

Government

Henrico residents debate future of the Brook Road corridor

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 24, 2026

Henrico Schools actively addressing HVAC issues at 13 schools; four schools without working HVAC schoolwide

Education

Henrico Schools actively addressing HVAC issues at 13 schools; four schools without working HVAC schoolwide

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 24, 2026

Henrico supervisors to hold public hearing March 24 on proposed budget, vote on bonds for new multifamily housing

Government

Henrico supervisors to hold public hearing March 24 on proposed budget, vote on bonds for new multifamily housing

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 23, 2026

Henrico School Board to review proposed school calendar for 2027-2028

Education

Henrico School Board to review proposed school calendar for 2027-2028

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 23, 2026

Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments

Education

Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 20, 2026

Varina’s fight to preserve its rural character

Community

Varina’s fight to preserve its rural character

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 18, 2026

A look inside Henrico’s $2-billion budget proposal

Government

A look inside Henrico’s $2-billion budget proposal

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 12, 2026

Vithoulkas to introduce proposed Henrico County budget at March 10 meeting

Government

Vithoulkas to introduce proposed Henrico County budget at March 10 meeting

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 9, 2026

Henrico County is shaping its environmental future in new climate action plan

Government

Henrico County is shaping its environmental future in new climate action plan

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 9, 2026

Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget that would add more than 100 new positions

Education

Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget that would add more than 100 new positions

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 28, 2026

Henrico Schools appoints new chief of staff after Coy departs for VDOE

Education

Henrico Schools appoints new chief of staff after Coy departs for VDOE

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 27, 2026

Henrico’s Board of Zoning Appeals denies data center company’s appeal for Varina site

Government

Henrico’s Board of Zoning Appeals denies data center company’s appeal for Varina site

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 26, 2026

Henrico supervisors approve additional $34.7 million for capital projects and housing grants

Government

Henrico supervisors approve additional $34.7 million for capital projects and housing grants

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 25, 2026

DATA CENTER DETOUR: Inside Henrico County’s shifting mindset, one developer’s attempt to overcome it, and a community fighting back

Government

DATA CENTER DETOUR: Inside Henrico County’s shifting mindset, one developer’s attempt to overcome it, and a community fighting back

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 24, 2026

Henrico high-schoolers continue anti-ICE walkouts, while school administrators express concerns about disruption, safety

Education

Henrico high-schoolers continue anti-ICE walkouts, while school administrators express concerns about disruption, safety

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 20, 2026

‘The classrooms of the future’ – Henrico Schools to expand ‘team-based’ learning to more elementary and high schools

Education

‘The classrooms of the future’ – Henrico Schools to expand ‘team-based’ learning to more elementary and high schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 19, 2026

Henrico parents express frustrations after classrooms at seven elementary schools lose heat

Education

Henrico parents express frustrations after classrooms at seven elementary schools lose heat

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 13, 2026

Henrico officials say winter storm damaged 40% of county snow plows: ‘We haven’t had ice like this in 30-plus years'

Government

Henrico officials say winter storm damaged 40% of county snow plows: ‘We haven’t had ice like this in 30-plus years'

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 12, 2026

Henrico School Board to hold public hearing Feb. 12 about proposed $976-million budget

Education

Henrico School Board to hold public hearing Feb. 12 about proposed $976-million budget

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 10, 2026

Henrico supervisors expected to vote on plans for Glover Park baseball complex, Short Pump transportation project

Government

Henrico supervisors expected to vote on plans for Glover Park baseball complex, Short Pump transportation project

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 10, 2026

Henrico saw 13% decrease in crime in 2025, fewest homicides in 60 years

Public Safety

Henrico saw 13% decrease in crime in 2025, fewest homicides in 60 years

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 9, 2026

'Walk for Peace' brings a quiet moment of connection to thousands in Henrico

Walk for Peace

'Walk for Peace' brings a quiet moment of connection to thousands in Henrico

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter , and Dave Pearson, Citizen Contributor

February 4, 2026

PHOTOS: 'Walk for Peace' passes through Henrico - Feb. 3, 2026

Walk for Peace

PHOTOS: 'Walk for Peace' passes through Henrico - Feb. 3, 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 3, 2026

Massive crowd celebrates Hanover’s pushback against proposed ICE facility just north of Henrico line

Government

Massive crowd celebrates Hanover’s pushback against proposed ICE facility just north of Henrico line

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 29, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors affirms state of emergency, approves new housing in Tuckahoe

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors affirms state of emergency, approves new housing in Tuckahoe

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 28, 2026

Buddhist monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in Henrico in early February

Walk for Peace

Buddhist monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in Henrico in early February

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 27, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors scheduled to weigh four rezoning cases Jan. 27

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors scheduled to weigh four rezoning cases Jan. 27

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 27, 2026

Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say

Education

Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 26, 2026

Once a relic of segregation, the Campus of Virginia Randolph gets a new look

Education

Once a relic of segregation, the Campus of Virginia Randolph gets a new look

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 23, 2026

Henrico Schools superintendent to introduce 2026-27 budget Jan. 22

Education

Henrico Schools superintendent to introduce 2026-27 budget Jan. 22

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 20, 2026

Henrico officials warn residents about ICE agents spotted in Short Pump, West End

Community

Henrico officials warn residents about ICE agents spotted in Short Pump, West End

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 16, 2026

'Folks are struggling': Henrico delegates are laser-focused on affordability for the 2026 legislative session

General Assembly 2026

'Folks are struggling': Henrico delegates are laser-focused on affordability for the 2026 legislative session

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 16, 2026

Cooper, elected chair of Henrico Board of Supervisors, emphasizes his focus on education

Government

Cooper, elected chair of Henrico Board of Supervisors, emphasizes his focus on education

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 14, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors to elect new chair, appoint new Planning Commission member on Jan. 13

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors to elect new chair, appoint new Planning Commission member on Jan. 13

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 12, 2026

Donors give $60,000 to launch endowments for Tucker and Freeman high schools

Education

Donors give $60,000 to launch endowments for Tucker and Freeman high schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 12, 2026

In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

Education

In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 9, 2026