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Owners can keep senior goat at center of Henrico neighborhood controversy • 'Henrico Tomorrow' program helps re-envision office space

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Owners can keep senior goat at center of Henrico neighborhood controversy, board rules

After weeks of debate and hundreds of public comments, Henrico County leaders have voted to officially allow Sesame, the senior goat at the center of a neighborhood controversy, to live at his owner's home. Click here to read more

‘Henrico Tomorrow’ program helps re-envision office space
As many companies began to rethink their office space needs after the pandemic, Henrico County officials recognized that they would need to help the county’s office sector adapt to changes in the market. The Henrico Economic Development Authority convened an office task force two years ago, bringing together business
Henrico CitizenLauren Jones, Special to the Citizen
Win a luxury playhouse for $10 while supporting child abuse prevention
Have you ever wanted a luxury playhouse in your backyard? For just $10, you have the chance to win one while also raising awareness and money for child abuse prevention efforts. Henrico CASA is hosting its fifth annual “Home for Good” fundraising campaign from Friday, April 25, to Sunday, May
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Godwin HS student earns National Merit Scholarship award
A Mills Godwin High School student is one of 11 high school seniors in Virginia to earn a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship award, announced today by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Emily Yang earned a National Merit NewMarket Corporation Scholarship through the program, which in total awarded about 830 high
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Above-normal temperatures continue ahead of Saturday storms
A few scattered showers and storms will be possible on Friday afternoon, with the best chance occurring well west of Interstate 95. Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers in the morning. Variable cloudiness is expected in
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New law will allow Virginia bridges and tunnels to be replaced or repaired sooner
Certain Virginia bridges and tunnels could be repaired or replaced ahead of schedule, saving citizens years of waiting to use the structures, thanks to a law that will take effect this summer that stems from a bipartisan effort in this year’s General Assembly approved by the governor. Lawmakers and
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Crime Report: April 18-24, 2025
3000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a warrant service at a liquor store April 18 at 12:13 p.m. 7700 block of East Parham Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with
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Weekend Top 5
The Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show will take place April 25 from noon to 6 p.m. and April 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Vendors from across the country will be selling 14K and sterling silver estate,
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
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Henrico Police to host Drug Take Back Day events at three locations in the county April 26

Book People in Henrico to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day April 26

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• VDOT reopens Skipwith Road bridge in Henrico (ABC-8)
• Dennis Hatchett named new CEO of Feed More (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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Henrico News Minute – April 25, 2025
A former nurse accused of abusing babies remains free on bond; Henrico Restaurant Week returns April 28-May 4; Needle’s Eye Ministries to host grand opening for new Henrico location May 16; certain Virginia bridges and tunnels could be replaced or repaired ahead of schedule; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• 3 Henrico transportation projects recommended for SMART SCALE funding; Short Pump interchange plans not among them
• NICU nurse now accused of abusing 4 premature babies at Henrico hospital
• Henrico School Board approves $944 million budget, with largest state aid in recent history
• Art project supporting Noah’s Children brings together record number of local schools
• Henrico man sentenced for involvement in crash that killed 3 James Madison University students

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