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Henrico Restaurant Week to return April 28-May 4 • Leadership vacancies at Sandston facility cost USPS $2.3M in extra expenses, audit finds

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Henrico Restaurant Week to return April 28-May 4

Henrico Restaurant Week is coming back.

Following a post-pandemic hiatus, the popular dining experience will return April 28-May 4. The weeklong event, created and hosted by the Henrico Citizen, will benefit Safe Harbor shelter. Click here to read more

Leadership vacancies at Sandston facility cost USPS $2.3M in extra expenses, audit finds
Auditors say the lack of leadership at the major hub creates a trickle-down effect of trouble for mail delivery
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Henrico’s Hargrove shines during ‘dreamlike’ season at Virginia Tech
Henrico native Lauren Hargrove helped deliver a historic performance during the 2024 season for the Virginia Hokies soccer team as starting goalie during the team’s run to its first-ever Elite 8 appearance. The Hokies had their most wins since 2015, finishing 14-6-3 overall (6-2-2 in the highly competitive Atlantic Coast
Henrico CitizenJoJo McShane, Special to the Citizen
Halftime in Richmond: Virginia lawmakers clash over taxes, health care and gun control
With budget talks looming, Democrats push for Medicaid protections while Youngkin fights for tax cuts and conservatives resist new gun laws
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Virginia Senate approves measures for local data center regulations
A bill meant to increase transparency in local government land use decisions for data centers passed the Senate Thursday in a 33-6 vote. A nearly identical bill introduced by Del. Josh Thomas, D-Prince William, passed in the House of Delegates on Jan. 23. SB1449 requires that project developers submit a
Henrico CitizenJenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen
Virginia legislators call out federal government threat to Medicaid access
Two Virginia legislators called out Congress for jeopardizing Medicaid access in Virginia and across the country. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered a temporary freeze on all federal funding, including funds that supported Medicaid in Virginia. The order was subsequently blocked by a federal judge until Feb. 3 and prompted
Henrico CitizenSeraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service
Aird to host legislative update meeting for constituents Feb. 8
Virginia State Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-13th District) will provide a legislative update for constituents about this year’s Virginia Senate proceedings on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington Street in Petersburg. Aird’s district includes much of Eastern Henrico. The event will provide
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Milestones: Feb. 4, 2025
John Edmonds of Henrico recently graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Edmonds earned a degree in Finance. Sarah Kang and Luke York of Henrico were named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massasschusettes. WPI doesn’t compute
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist. -Anxious Annie Dear Annie, Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs to help beneficiaries
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to host Garden Ink Feb. 8

Richmond Animal League's Sugar & Spice fundraiser planned Feb. 8 at Atlas 42

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Henrico News Minute – Feb. 4, 2025
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Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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