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James River Association activates 'James River Watch' map of river conditions

Recreation

James River Association activates 'James River Watch' map of river conditions

The James River Association has officially launched its James River Watch for a new season to help river users assess river conditions as they make their plans to enjoy the water between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Nearly 100 citizen-science volunteers will support JRA by taking water quality samples at

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, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

June 6, 2025

Local families encouraged to take the Cap Trail Summer Challenge

Recreation

Local families encouraged to take the Cap Trail Summer Challenge

The Cap Trail Summer Challenge – an opportunity for families to choose a distance goal and run, walk, bike, skate, or dance their way to achieving it – is open now through September 8. Thanks to a H.E.A.R.T. grant (awarded to nonprofit community organizations advancing environmental sustainability in

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 2, 2025

Henrico opens its spray parks for the summer season

Community

Henrico opens its spray parks for the summer season

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 15, 2025

Inaugural Henrico SkyGlow attracts huge crowds, forcing some to be turned away

Community

Inaugural Henrico SkyGlow attracts huge crowds, forcing some to be turned away

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 14, 2025

'Pickle-de-Mayo' to serve up fun for a cause

Sports

'Pickle-de-Mayo' to serve up fun for a cause

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 30, 2025

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Business

Urban Air opens in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 15, 2025

Urban Air opens in Henrico

Government

Henrico’s Tuckahoe Creek Park to expand, thanks to land donations

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

April 15, 2025

Henrico’s Tuckahoe Creek Park to expand, thanks to land donations

Community

Registration for Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp opens March 27

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 18, 2025

Registration for Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp opens March 27

Community

Holidays, on tour

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 16, 2024

Holidays, on tour

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Henrico resident Birkner recognized for volunteer work with Virginia Capital Trail

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 12, 2024

Henrico resident Birkner recognized for volunteer work with Virginia Capital Trail

Henrico Holiday Express parade returns Dec. 10-12

Henrico Holiday Express Tour

Henrico Holiday Express parade returns Dec. 10-12

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

Panthers boost runners with cheers, music

Education

Panthers boost runners with cheers, music

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

November 25, 2024

Construction underway along Henrico section of Fall Line Trail

Recreation

Construction underway along Henrico section of Fall Line Trail

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 30, 2024

Recreation

Henrico Recreation and Parks changing fitness class registration process

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 20, 2024

Recreational water advisory lifted for James River in Eastern Henrico, Richmond

Recreation

Recreational water advisory lifted for James River in Eastern Henrico, Richmond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 1, 2024

Taylor Farm Park opens in Sandston

Sandston

Taylor Farm Park opens in Sandston

, and WTVR CBS 6

July 17, 2024

Retro-style boats available for rent on James River

Recreation

Retro-style boats available for rent on James River

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 6, 2024

Recreation

Registration opens May 20 for Henrico Recreation and Parks summer programs

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 13, 2024

Four Mile Creek Trailhead to receive water, restroom facilities

Recreation

Four Mile Creek Trailhead to receive water, restroom facilities

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 30, 2023

New Henrico park to be ‘one-of-a-kind’

Henrico Board of Supervisors

New Henrico park to be ‘one-of-a-kind’

, and Special to the Citizen

February 16, 2023

Henrico to host Feb. 15 meeting about safety, mobility improvements to Shady Grove, Old Nuckols roads

Glen Allen

Henrico to host Feb. 15 meeting about safety, mobility improvements to Shady Grove, Old Nuckols roads

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 13, 2023

Henrico resident among top finishers at Phoenix Bass Fishing League on James

Recreation

Henrico resident among top finishers at Phoenix Bass Fishing League on James

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 5, 2021

Major League Fishing tournament coming to Henrico in 2022

Recreation

Major League Fishing tournament coming to Henrico in 2022

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 23, 2021

PHOTOS: Fourth of July celebrations in Henrico

Recreation

PHOTOS: Fourth of July celebrations in Henrico

, and Special to the Citizen

July 5, 2021

Henrico to serve as host for CIAA softball championships through 2024

Recreation

Henrico to serve as host for CIAA softball championships through 2024

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 24, 2021

Henrico Recreation and Parks to hold job fair May 1

Recreation

Henrico Recreation and Parks to hold job fair May 1

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 27, 2021

James River Association plans annual ‘Kids in Kayaks’ program

Recreation

James River Association plans annual ‘Kids in Kayaks’ program

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 24, 2021

Cycling advocate Vye recognized as Richmond History Maker

Recreation

Cycling advocate Vye recognized as Richmond History Maker

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

April 7, 2021

Recreation

KVB challenges Virginians to 'Shiver' clean-up and fundraiser

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 16, 2021

Henrico officials, citizens discuss plans for Sandston's Taylor Farm Park

Recreation

Henrico officials, citizens discuss plans for Sandston's Taylor Farm Park

, and Special to the Citizen

March 2, 2021

Ashland-to-Petersburg trail through Henrico to be known as ‘Fall Line trail’

Recreation

Ashland-to-Petersburg trail through Henrico to be known as ‘Fall Line trail’

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 24, 2020

Couple marks 30th anniversary with Capital Trail adventure

Recreation

Couple marks 30th anniversary with Capital Trail adventure

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

October 3, 2020

New YMCA aquatic center named for Fairfield supervisor Thornton

Recreation

New YMCA aquatic center named for Fairfield supervisor Thornton

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

September 9, 2020

Ravencon convention returning to Henrico in 2021

Recreation

Ravencon convention returning to Henrico in 2021

, and Special to the Citizen

July 3, 2020

Henrico to host 2 statewide sporting events this weekend

Recreation

Henrico to host 2 statewide sporting events this weekend

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 17, 2020

Virginia Capital Trail usage up 65% compared to last spring

Recreation

Virginia Capital Trail usage up 65% compared to last spring

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 6, 2020

Next phase of Glover Park advances

Recreation

Next phase of Glover Park advances

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 11, 2020

Henrico parks get new playgrounds

Recreation

Henrico parks get new playgrounds

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 19, 2020

Henrico to host fishing tournament July 13

Recreation

Henrico to host fishing tournament July 13

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 10, 2019

Henrico, YMCA of Greater Richmond to build Henrico Aquatics Center

Recreation

Henrico, YMCA of Greater Richmond to build Henrico Aquatics Center

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 13, 2018

$291M mixed-use proposal would remake Belmont, Lakeside

Recreation

$291M mixed-use proposal would remake Belmont, Lakeside

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

October 20, 2018

Greenwood Park renamed for late supervisor Glover

Recreation

Greenwood Park renamed for late supervisor Glover

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 16, 2018