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Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval • Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

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Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval

Language included as part of the Virginia Senate’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year would prohibit a planned gaming facility with 175 historical horse racing machines from operating in Henrico County unless it earns public approval through a referendum. Click here to read more

Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7
Richmond International Airport will have its first international route in more than a decade when BermudAir begins twice-weekly service between the airport and Bermuda June 7. Officials from both entities announced the plans Feb. 6. The new route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays using Embraer aircraft. Flights to the
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NICU nurse charged with crimes tried to watch their baby while on leave: ‘We dodged a monster’
To say the birth of Michele and Jake Salmons’ second son at 38 weeks and 6 days did not go as planned is an understatement. “He was born without a heartbeat, he wasn’t breathing, his Apgar score was one. I think they could have just declared him dead,” Michele Salmons
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
After tragic losses, mothers push for stronger driving laws in Virginia
Legislation to expand driver education, require seat belts for all passengers, and hold vehicle owners accountable moves through the General Assembly
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Virginia Organizing advocates urge improvements in housing, energy justice
Virginia Organizing gathered for a press conference to give residents affected by mold, inadequate housing and general disrepair the opportunity to testify outside the General Assembly Thursday. Committees within Virginia Organizing came together to coordinate the event and highlight proposed legislation, including HB2195, HB1718, SB777, and HB1658. The press conference
Henrico CitizenLucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service
Bill seeks to improve coverage for prostate cancer screenings
Health insurance companies may be required to update their coverage related to prostate cancer screenings under a bill that unanimously passed a key House of Delegates committee Thursday. “Virginia has the highest prostate cancer…rate and the second highest mortality rate for Black men in the nation,” Del. Terry Austin,
Henrico CitizenMelissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen
Cannabis advocates lobby at state capitol
Cannabis supporters from both parties gathered at the state Capitol Monday for Cannabis Lobby Day, calling on lawmakers to support legislation that could shape the state’s marijuana market. The event was organized by the Virginia chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, a nonprofit advocating
Henrico CitizenLucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service
Restaurant Watch
JAN. 7 Casa del Barco at Short Pump, 11800 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open can of soda found on prep line in kitchen; bar hand sink doesn’t have hand soap; second soda nozzle in bar area has specks of black debris
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens
You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, beneficial insects, and pollinators to visit your gardens. You will find slight variations of definitions, but most organic gardeners agree the focus is
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Unity In The Community musical performance by The Afro-Semitic Experience planned Feb. 8 at Weinstein JCC

Richmond Family Magazine to host Summer Camp & Activities Expo at Dewey Gottwald Center Feb. 9

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• Developer pays $9M for part of 1,600-home Avenlea site in Short Pump (Richmond BizSense)

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Henrico News Minute – Feb. 6, 2025
Henrico Schools officials weigh a proposed $914-million budget for the coming fiscal year; Henrico Doctors’ Hospital reopens its NICU unit for new admissions; legislation addresses automatic license plate readers; Virginia among seven states selected for grant to improve access to dual enrollment programs for high school students.
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