New Pouncey Tract Park pickleball complex to open Nov. 2 • Henrico Police investigating homicide after homeless man found dead in wooded area

New Pouncey Tract Park pickleball complex to open Nov. 2

The newest pickleball courts in Henrico – at Pouncey Tract Park in Short Pump – will open Saturday, Nov. 2. Click here to read more

Henrico Police investigating homicide after homeless man found dead in wooded area

Henrico Police are investigating after they found a man’s body in a wooded area on Staples Mill Road last week. Officers responded to the 9100 block of Staples Mill Road for a reported death Oct. 24 at 3:33 p.m. When they arrived, they found the body of an

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5 Henrico schools earn Exemplar Performance Awards

Five Henrico County Public Schools have been recognized by the Virginia Board of Education as part of the 2024-25 Exemplar Performance Awards for exceeding state standards or demonstrating continuous improvement in key academic areas. Echo Lake Elementary School received the Highest Achievement Award, while Henrico High School, Hermitage High School,

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Amid provider concerns, Virginia Board of Ed passes new standards for child care centers

The Virginia Board of Education adopted new standards for licensed child care centers on Tuesday, ending the existing standards to enhance the safety of children receiving care. The board voted 7-0. However, after some providers aired concerns over the changes at the business meeting, the board on Thursday directed staff

Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

Public comment invited as part of Henrico Police’s re-accreditation process

Next week, the Henrico County Police Division will host assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement as part of its re-accreditation process. The on-site assessment will take place from Oct. 27-31 and will validate the Division’s adherence to CALEA standards. The Henrico County Police Division has been accredited

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Savvy Senior: How to find a cheaper Medicare prescription drug plan

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan. Shopping Around Dear Shopping, I’m

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Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic planned Nov. 1-3 at Richmond Raceway

Henrico Theatre Company to present 'Plaid Tidings' at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Nov. 1-17

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• Richmond history: Before the Fall Line Trail, there was the Ashland Electric Railway (The Richmonder)
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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 29, 2024

Behind the scenes with the Henrico Registrar’s Office as Election Day nears; two people die in crashes on Henrico roads; a water main break affects traffic in the West End; UR earns a top-50 ranking in a ‘Guide to Green Colleges.’

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

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• Through new mental health initiative, Henrico Schools now offers free therapy for high-schoolers

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