Henrico Citizen

The Henrico Citizen is a community newspaper that comes out every two weeks in Henrico County, Virginia, which is near Richmond. Established in 2001, the newspaper has received a total of 137 awards for its news coverage and advertising design since 2002. It has a circulation of 17,000 copies per issue and can be found through mail subscriptions and at many local businesses and stores, including Walmart, Martin's, Kroger, Wawa, and county libraries, among other locations.

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HENRICO: COUNTY OF REFUGE - 'The world has turned their back on us'

4 days ago | henricocitizen.com | Dina Weinstein

Editor's note: This is the fifth in a special series of articles, produced in partnership with The Chronicle of Philanthropy, examining the nonprofit organizations that are key to helping refugees in Henrico find employment, learn a new language, acclimate to a new community and thrive. Last Aug.
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: The Car Mentor

6 days ago | henricocitizen.com | Abigail Seaberg

Tyrone and Leah Francis know the car industry can be a frustrating and intimidating place. The couple hopes The Car Mentor can change that narrative. Working for car dealerships for years meant Tyrone saw the industry taking advantage of people, first hand. Instead of being associated with the problem, he wanted to fix it. Tyrone founded The Car Mentor in July 2023 to do just that.
Henrico officials express frustration as county residents are again affected by Richmond water system failures

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Visibly frustrated Henrico officials addressed the public and media members Friday morning on the heels of yet another City of Richmond water system issue that is threatening the water supply for some Henrico residents.
Woman struck, injured by vehicle in Lakeside

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

A woman was struck and injured by a vehicle in Lakeside May 29. It happened at about 10:37 p.m. at the intersection of Dumbarton Road and Bentley Street, where Henrico Police said they found the woman with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Henrico Police Crash Team is investigating the incident, and the streets were closed temporarily.
Richmond water main break causes low water pressure for some in Henrico; county begins distributing bottled water

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

A water main break overnight on Canal Street in the City of Richmond is causing low water pressure for some Henrico County residents who receive their water from the city’s water system, but the water is safe to drink, county officials said Friday morning. But "out of an abundance of caution," officials said they have opened a bottled water distribution site at the former Best Products headquarters, 1400 Best Plaza, just off Parham Road at I-95.
State lawmakers chew on possible food safety updates for Virginia in wake of federal cuts

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Charlotte Woods

Since taking his post in President Donald Trump’s cabinet, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spearheaded a national movement to “make America healthy again,” including a plan to phase out synthetic dyes from foods, which have been linked to adverse effects in children. Virginia lawmakers also worked on a law to ban synthetic dyes from foods in public schools that Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed this spring.
Henrico's Top Teachers - Sheila Olesen, Saint Mary's Catholic School, math

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

The teaching bloodlines run deep in Sheila Olesen's family. So naturally, it was the last thing she wanted to do. “I was trying to go against the grain for a long time,” she said with a laugh. “It was in my blood, so I didn't want to do it.”Olesen tried to avoid her fate by entering the field of social work, then spending time in the Navy.
Henrico's Top Teachers - Kasi Farmer, Glen Allen High School, history

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Students in Glen Allen High School history and government teacher Kasi Farmer’s classes don’t have to wonder if she cares about them. She makes it obvious. “When I had to explain why plans with an academic trip she was doing with her classes partially fell through on my end due to my home life not being the best, she was just so genuine,” one student nominator wrote. “She hugged me, was a shoulder to cry on, and was so understanding and flexible overall.
Henrico's Top Teachers – Derek Phipps, Tuckahoe Middle School, drama

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Patty Kruszewski

His early career path may have been a winding one – but after two decades of teaching, Derek Phipps believes he is right where he belongs. A theatre major in college, Phipps spent his first 15 years after graduation as a professional actor, "going from gig to gig" wherever he could find one. While in his fifth year working at a dinner theater in Colorado, however, he found himself yearning for a more “normal“ life.
Henrico's Top Teachers - Matt Allender, Deep Run High School, exceptional education

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Patty Kruszewski

As an exceptional education teacher, Matt Allender works with students who often doubt themselves and their capabilities. A big part of his job, he observes, is breaking down those barriers of self-doubt, instilling confidence, and helping kids feel valued and heard.