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Art project supporting Noah’s Children brings together record number of local schools • Henrico supervisors decry water system expansion ‘conspiracy theories,’ discuss planned fee increase

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Art project supporting Noah’s Children brings together record number of local schools

Hundreds of handcrafted paper and ceramic butterflies will decorate the walls of local Bon Secours hospitals, some made by Henrico students, in support of Noah’s Children, a hospice program for children with life-threatening illnesses. Click here to read more

Henrico supervisors decry water system expansion ‘conspiracy theories,’ discuss planned fee increase with citizens
At its April 8 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors discussed water system resiliency and expansion as part of a resolution to increase its water and sewer charges by 5%. Three Chopt Supervisor Misty Roundtree and Public Utilities Director Bentley Chan both emphasized that equitable access to water was one
Henrico CitizenJoseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor
Kickin’ It Coalition soccer camp at University of Richmond promotes autism awareness, inclusion
April is National Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. With a heightened spotlight, many know more about autism and those who have been diagnosed, yet there are still areas that are under served. This has motivated one college group into action. At first glance, the Kickin’ It Coalition soccer club at
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MINISO to open new Henrico location
MINISO, a lifestyle retailer, will open a store May 3 in Henrico’s Olde Towne Shopping Center at 7801 West Broad Street, next to Buffalo Wild Wings. MINISO offers a variety of products, including collaborations with brands like Sanrio, Disney, Pixar, Harry Potter, Chiikawa, Peanuts, We Bare Bears and others. The
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Henrico Crime Report: April 11-17, 2025
4100 block of Townhouse Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at an apartment complex April 11 at 1:29 p.m. 5800 block of Bremo Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with trespassing and being drunk in a public place
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Weekend Top 5
Henrico Recreation and Parks will show 2024’s “Despicable Me 4” (PG) at Taylor Farm Park on Friday, April 18. The outdoor movie will begin at sunset, approximately 7:45 p.m. Bring a flashlight and a lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free. Click here for details or call (804)
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
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Donate for a chance to win a playhouse during Henrico CASA's 5th Annual Home for Good event April 25-May 11

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Henrico News Minute – April 18, 2025
Henrico County’s Earth Day celebration is tomorrow; the planning commission votes on a proposed storage facility and plans a work session about data centers; a correction to a story about Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital’s expansion plans; several Deep Run HS students are recognized in Washington, D.C. by Congressman
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Kokosing makes $25,000 donation to assist with ACE Center project
• Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital plans multi-phase expansion
• Henrico Schools proposes new ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban
• Henrico Police arrest 30-year-old county man following assault, police pursuit
• Henrico’s Tuckahoe Creek Park to expand, thanks to land donations

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