Henrico man battles an incredibly rare disease • Henrico Citizen earns national Press Forward grant

Henrico Newsflash – Oct. 16, 2024

Oct 16, 2024

Life with Justin

Raise the subject of medical history among parents of special-needs children, and the diagnosis stories can be heard in abundance.

Perhaps parents learned of their child’s differences in pregnancy, or at birth.

Perhaps it was a slow dawning of awareness as an infant missed the usual developmental milestones – or a sickening sense that something was wrong as a toddler suffered a series of illnesses or crises. Click here to read more

BUSINESS COVERAGE

Henrico Citizen earns national Press Forward grant

The Henrico Citizen is among five local newsrooms in Virginia and 205 nationally selected to receive funding from Press Forward, a nationwide philanthropic initiative that aims to strengthen communities through local journalism. The grantees – at least one in each state, as well as Puerto Rico and Guam – were announced today by the organization and The Miami Foundation, which serves as its fiscal sponsor. Click here to read more

EDUCATION COVERAGE

Henrico Schools to host marching band showcase Oct. 21

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Henrico Sports and Events Center named ‘Attraction of the Year’

Here’s what one recent financial donor said about the Citizen: “I believe in excellent local journalism, and the Henrico Citizen embodies that.”

Click here to make a donation of any amount today and join the 730+ Citizen readers who have given in support of our work during the past 12 months.

PETS & ANIMALS COVERAGE