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Fair Oaks Elementary School to commemorate 100 years with community celebration May 2

Education

Fair Oaks Elementary School to commemorate 100 years with community celebration May 2

Fair Oaks Elementary School is turning 100 years old, and the Fair Oaks community will be hosting a centennial celebration on May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Moving forward while looking back,” celebrating a century of community, education and tradition. Free food and

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 18, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

Before the Henrico Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s proposed budget on Tuesday night, all five supervisors delivered passionate statements about the board’s continued dedication to funding the needs of Henrico Schools. Tension already was present as the supervisors prepared to discuss the budget at their evening

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 15, 2026

A look inside Henrico’s $2-billion budget proposal

Government

A look inside Henrico’s $2-billion budget proposal

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 12, 2026

Spanberger names Henrico supervisor, county author to state boards

Government

Spanberger names Henrico supervisor, county author to state boards

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 10, 2026

As regional transportation body allocates millions, multimodal advocates clamor for more bike, pedestrian infrastructure

Community Vitality

As regional transportation body allocates millions, multimodal advocates clamor for more bike, pedestrian infrastructure

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

March 2, 2026

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Business

Comcast opens new Xfinity store in Eastern Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Comcast opens new Xfinity store in Eastern Henrico

Walk for Peace

'Walk for Peace' leader shares mindfulness mindset, insights at Virginia Randolph Education Center

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

February 4, 2026

'Walk for Peace' leader shares mindfulness mindset, insights at Virginia Randolph Education Center

Community Vitality

Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 18, 2025

Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina

Government

‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 27, 2025

‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan

Government

Speaker asks 2 Henrico supervisors to rescind endorsements of Jay Jones; they decline

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 17, 2025

Speaker asks 2 Henrico supervisors to rescind endorsements of Jay Jones; they decline

Developer withdraws controversial data center proposal for Darbytown Road site in Varina

data centers

Developer withdraws controversial data center proposal for Darbytown Road site in Varina

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 14, 2025

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

Government

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 14, 2025

'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

Community Vitality

'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 1, 2025

Henrico County Public Schools breaks ground on new $16.3-million environmental ‘Living Building’

Education

Henrico County Public Schools breaks ground on new $16.3-million environmental ‘Living Building’

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 30, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of Varina data center plan

Government

Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of Varina data center plan

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

September 16, 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors denies plans for 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors denies plans for 49-home subdivision in Highland Springs

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 11, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to revisit Varina data center, Fairfield subdivision proposals Sept. 11

Government

Henrico Planning Commission to revisit Varina data center, Fairfield subdivision proposals Sept. 11

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

September 7, 2025

Red River Foods plans $15.5M expansion of Henrico headquarters

Business

Red River Foods plans $15.5M expansion of Henrico headquarters

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 2, 2025

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

Community Vitality

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 28, 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 24, 2025

Henrico opens new pickleball courts in Sandston after more community demand

Recreation

Henrico opens new pickleball courts in Sandston after more community demand

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 10, 2025

Bigger buses beckon while GRTC invites community support to keep fares free

Community Vitality

Bigger buses beckon while GRTC invites community support to keep fares free

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 10, 2025

Henrico supervisors make appointments, approve $2.7 million in funding

Government

Henrico supervisors make appointments, approve $2.7 million in funding

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

June 25, 2025

Henrico supervisors vote unanimously to require individual approval of future hyperscale data center proposals

Government

Henrico supervisors vote unanimously to require individual approval of future hyperscale data center proposals

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

June 13, 2025

Varina community meeting to include discussion of Title V air permits with DEQ

Government

Varina community meeting to include discussion of Title V air permits with DEQ

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 12, 2025

In joint meeting, Henrico and Hanover supervisors urge regional collaboration, oversight as solution to water issues

Henrico water crisis

In joint meeting, Henrico and Hanover supervisors urge regional collaboration, oversight as solution to water issues

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

June 11, 2025

'State of emergency' – Henrico officials express frustration as county residents are again affected by Richmond water system failures

Henrico water crisis

'State of emergency' – Henrico officials express frustration as county residents are again affected by Richmond water system failures

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 30, 2025

Henrico supervisors defer vote on potential data center restrictions, propose tougher guidelines

Government

Henrico supervisors defer vote on potential data center restrictions, propose tougher guidelines

, and Gareth Woo, Richmond Capital News Service

May 16, 2025

Henrico supervisors decry water system expansion ‘conspiracy theories,’ discuss planned fee increase with citizens

Government

Henrico supervisors decry water system expansion ‘conspiracy theories,’ discuss planned fee increase with citizens

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

April 18, 2025

Heated discussion erupts at Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting over school redistricting, disparities in schools

Government

Heated discussion erupts at Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting over school redistricting, disparities in schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 21, 2025

County officials unveil Ashe mural at Henrico Sports and Events Center

Government

County officials unveil Ashe mural at Henrico Sports and Events Center

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 14, 2025

Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

Henrico water crisis

Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 11, 2025

‘Today’s the day’ for water restoration in Henrico

Henrico water crisis

‘Today’s the day’ for water restoration in Henrico

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 9, 2025

Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; 'We're doing everything we can'

Henrico water crisis

Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; 'We're doing everything we can'

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 8, 2025

Henrico officials celebrate completion of $16M Creighton Road improvement project

Top News

Henrico officials celebrate completion of $16M Creighton Road improvement project

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 20, 2024

Henrico Citizen, Henrico EDA partner to award 40 small businesses free advertising

Top News

Henrico Citizen, Henrico EDA partner to award 40 small businesses free advertising

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 10, 2024

New funding for Henrico Schools could produce ‘transformative results,’ county leaders say

Top News

New funding for Henrico Schools could produce ‘transformative results,’ county leaders say

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 22, 2024

Henrico supervisors, school board members share more about working relationship and 'weirdness' described at joint meeting

Top News

Henrico supervisors, school board members share more about working relationship and 'weirdness' described at joint meeting

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 20, 2024

At Sandston meeting, county officials, citizens discuss recent crime spree

Top News

At Sandston meeting, county officials, citizens discuss recent crime spree

, and Reeve Boeckmann, Special to the Citizen

November 20, 2024

Henrico officials to host Sandston community meeting

Public Safety

Henrico officials to host Sandston community meeting

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 14, 2024

Henrico officials celebrate Cobbs Creek Reservoir – 'a marvel of civil engineering'

Top News

Henrico officials celebrate Cobbs Creek Reservoir – 'a marvel of civil engineering'

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

November 14, 2024

2 new Henrico townhome communities become first beneficiaries of Affordable Housing Trust Fund program

Top News

2 new Henrico townhome communities become first beneficiaries of Affordable Housing Trust Fund program

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 11, 2024

Supervisor Nelson acknowledges 'people are getting frustrated' about crime in Sandston

Public Safety

Supervisor Nelson acknowledges 'people are getting frustrated' about crime in Sandston

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 11, 2024

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

Top News

Henrico Police investigating racist texts targeting Black residents

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 10, 2024

'Something’s not right'

Top News

'Something’s not right'

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 27, 2024

Varina District community meetings planned Oct. 21

Varina

Varina District community meetings planned Oct. 21

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 7, 2024

Henrico's Nelson serving as vice chair of CVTA

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico's Nelson serving as vice chair of CVTA

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 24, 2024

Henrico supervisor proposes ending 'The Henrico Way'

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisor proposes ending 'The Henrico Way'

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

September 10, 2024

Henrico, other localities to host Regional Recovery Day Sept. 30

Community

Henrico, other localities to host Regional Recovery Day Sept. 30

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 9, 2024

Vithoulkas: Coming data center revenue offers Henrico opportunity to do something 'really exceptional'

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Vithoulkas: Coming data center revenue offers Henrico opportunity to do something 'really exceptional'

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

September 4, 2024