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Henrico leaders provide county-wide update • Virginia Veterans Network launches

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What's going on in Henrico? Leaders provide county-wide update

Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas spearheaded the State of the County Address Thursday at the Henrico Sports and Events Center, touting the county's strides over the past year in education, infrastructure, parks and recreation, and redevelopment. Click here to read more

State officials announce launch of Virginia Veterans Network
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin marked Veterans Day by announcing the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online resource for veterans, transitioning service members, and their families. The announcement came during the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations’ annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Virginia Beach. The VVN is designed
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LEGO art for all ages
‘Brick Universe’ event draws crowds to Richmond Raceway
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Local band to release Lakeside-inspired song Nov. 29
Local instrumental band Balter Choir will release its new single, “Lakeside Sunset,” on all streaming platforms Nov. 29 at midnight. The song blends psychedelic rock with pop and soul, reflecting the band’s goal of creating good vibes. The band, formed by four friends who have played together in various projects
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Papa Johns foundation donates $15,000 to Metro Richmond youth organizations
Three Metro Richmond organizations will receive a funding boost thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Papa Johns Foundation for Building Community and the company’s local franchisee, PJ Cheese, Inc. Funding will support the organizations’ work in youth leadership and entrepreneurship programs. Each organization – 804 Coaches for Change, Sports
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Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 8-14, 2024
2200 block of John Rolfe Parkway, Tuckahoe District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a liquor store Nov. 8 at 1:12 p.m. 11300 block of Nuckols Road, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with a sex offense, non-aggravated assault on a
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Weekend Top 5
Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, will unveil new exhibitions at its November 2024 Open House + Artist Reception on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The new exhibits include “McMasterpieces” by the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association (MRAA) and the popular Juried All Media show
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Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden opens to the public Nov. 18

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Dozens of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden employees push to unionize (ABC-8)
• Virginia National Guard selects western Henrico site for future museum (ABC-8)
• Ford’s Garage restaurant to open in Short Pump next week (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Sandston's inception owed to a World War I munitions factory (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Nov. 15, 2024
What Henrico’s new reservoir means for the county’s future; plans for a data center near Henrico High School are withdrawn; record-breaking sales for the Virginia ABC; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico officials celebrate Cobbs Creek Reservoir – 'a marvel of civil engineering'
• Innsbrook After Hours returning, with a twist
• Henrico's top prosecutor says 'unprofessional' handling of Irvo Otieno case hampered ability to investigate
• Henrico School Board Chair Atkins announces run for Virginia House of Delegates
• Henrico School Board proposes $26.5M funding request to address aging buildings, HVAC concerns

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