Wilder Middle School unveils new portrait of former governor • Northstar students steal the show at gym ribbon-cutting

‘Greatness can begin anywhere;’ Wilder Middle School unveils new portrait of former governor

Students and staff of L. Douglas Wilder Middle School last week celebrated a new portrait of the school’s namesake that will hang front and center in the building’s auditorium. Click here to read more

Franco’s Italian Restaurant
Throughout Henrico Restaurant Week, Franco’s will offer a three-course dinner for just $35. Choose from one of three appetizers, a main course of Spaghetti Alla Franco’s, Penne Vodka Sauce with Grilled Chicken Tenders or Grilled Shrimp, or Chicken or Shrimp Piccata, and your choice of chocolate mousse cake, limoncello cake or cappuccino cake for dessert! (View Franco’s complete menu here) Grab some friends and head over to Franco’s, 9010 Staples Mill Road (in the Staples Mill Marketplace shopping center). Henrico Restaurant Week benefits Safe Harbor shelter, runs through May 4 and is presented by the Henrico EDA, CKS Equipment and the Henrico Citizen.

Northstar students steal the show at gym ribbon-cutting

Parents, staff and community leaders celebrated the opening of Northstar Academy’s new gymnasium and community center, but it was the students who starred at the ceremonial ribbon-cutting on April 25. Although elected officials – including U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman and Virginia Delegate David Owen – were among the dignitaries who attended

Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

Burying Ground memorial dedication held at University of Richmond

A consecration and dedication ceremony took place at the University of Richmond on Wednesday for the permanent memorial to the enslaved people buried on the school’s historic campus. UR graduate student Shelby Driskill began researching the site in 2018 with her Paths to the Burying Ground project, which explored the

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‘I will not back down’: Reid says he has no plans to exit LG race, despite governor’s request

With Reid facing pressure to drop out of the LG race, Republican ticket for statewide offices could be reset

Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

Central Virginia warms up with temperatures in the 70s before midweek storms

Central Virginia will enjoy a beautiful Monday afternoon with plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming up nicely after a chilly morning. Richmond will reach the mid-70s today, with Chester hitting around 76 degrees and Ashland climbing into the upper 70s. Tonight will bring calm winds, with temperatures dropping back into

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Godwin High School Theatre Department to present 'Matilda The Musical' May 1-4

Spring Plant Sale planned May 2-3 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Henrico News Minute – April 28, 2025

Good news for a Henrico goat; Henrico Restaurant Week begins today; a look at the ‘Henrico Tomorrow’ initiative; a new gymnasium for a Henrico private school; UR dedicates permanent memorial to enslaved people buried on the campus.

Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

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