Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns top rating for employment services in first peer review
MHDS has seen improvements in employment outcomes since adopting IPS in September 2024. As of March, 164 individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and served by MHDS were employed. It's the first agency in Virginia to have received a "good" or "exemplary" rating in its first review, and it holds the only top rating in the state. Continue reading Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns top rating for employment services in first peer review
Varina meetings May 18-19 to highlight budget overview, summer programs
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host two Community Conversations meetings May 18-19 to share details of Henrico County’s budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and programs available this summer from Recreation & Parks.
The meeting also will provide updates from the Planning and Public Works departments. Continue reading Varina meetings May 18-19 to highlight budget overview, summer programs
April 28 meeting recap: Board of Supervisors set May 26 public hearing on recodification of county ordinances, recognize retired Highland Springs girls’ basketball coach
The Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday, April 28. The full agenda and video of the meeting are available on the board’s webpage.
The meeting began with proclamations for Economic Development Week and Older Americans Month as well as a resolution of recognition and appreciation for Franklin Harris, who has retired as girls’ basketball coach at Highland Springs High School. Continue reading April 28 meeting recap: Board of Supervisors set May 26 public hearing on recodification of county ordinances, recognize retired Highland Springs girls’ basketball coach
Scale Up Henrico helps small businesses grow, create jobs in county
The program is expected to provide as many as 20 loans to Henrico-based small businesses over the next three years. The funds can be used to address a variety of needs, including staffing; marketing and customer outreach; equipment and inventory; and working capital. Continue reading Scale Up Henrico helps small businesses grow, create jobs in county
‘Absolute best is possible here’; Henrico honors Best Products retail chain as it positions 93-acre site for redevelopment
The joyful gathering “after all these years is a testament to Best as an incredible corporate citizen and as a trailblazer in retail service,” Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III told the crowd of nearly 200 people.
8 individuals, groups saluted with Henrico Heart of Service Awards
Now in its second year, the awards program salutes individuals, nonprofits, businesses and other groups whose volunteer and community service benefits the lives of others.
Continue reading 8 individuals, groups saluted with Henrico Heart of Service Awards
Nearly 18,000 trees and counting: Reforestation program promotes environmental sustainability, access to vibrant green spaces
Established in 2023, the reforestation effort aims to enhance and reestablish tree canopies and forests on county-owned sites. Officials see considerable benefits: a more beautiful and resilient environment and landscape; less soil erosion; better air and water quality; improved public health; more shade and relief from heat islands and noise; and more natural areas where wildlife can thrive.
April 14 meeting recap: Board of Supervisors adopts budget that boosts funding for HCPS, despite drop in state aid
Henrico's $1.4 billion general fund budget for fiscal year 2026-27 provides $789 million for HCPS. That’s an increase of $25 million, with local dollars accounting for nearly 98% of the additional funding.
In finalizing the plan, supervisors pushed back against what they described as misinformation circulating among some on the School Board and others in the community that the county isn’t sufficiently funding education.
Future Social Services building will be ‘child-friendly and trauma-informed’
Henrico County Social Services is expanding its offices to a future site near the Human Services Building on Dixon Powers Drive. The two-story brick building is set to open in spring 2028. Continue reading Future Social Services building will be ‘child-friendly and trauma-informed’
Easier access to Build Henrico system coming April 16
Users will no longer have to maintain a password and provide it whenever they log into their accounts. Instead, they will sign in each time using a one-time passcode that is sent to their email address. Users will need to set up their logins the first time they use the system's new format.
Continue reading Easier access to Build Henrico system coming April 16
3 Henrico students to participate in 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament in June
Glen Allen, Hermitage, Highland Springs and J.R. Tucker high schools are among the host sites for preliminary rounds of the tournament, which will culminate at the Altria Theater and Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Keep Henrico Beautiful accepting applications for Land Lover, Clean Business awards
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee is accepting applications for its annual awards program to recognize properties that are beautifully landscaped and highlight sustainable practices. Continue reading Keep Henrico Beautiful accepting applications for Land Lover, Clean Business awards
HEART awards Community Impact Grants to 9 nonprofits to promote environmental sustainability
In its second year, the program is providing grants from $1,500 to $5,000 for initiatives that include pollinator and community gardens, native plant cultivation and outdoor education.
Fairfield Forum on April 9 to feature U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, updates on Henrico’s proposed budget, Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chair and Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, April 9, featuring U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, 4th District. The meeting also will include an overview of Henrico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and updates from Henrico County Public Schools. Continue reading Fairfield Forum on April 9 to feature U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, updates on Henrico’s proposed budget, Henrico County Public Schools
Short Pump Park’s new mural reflects on local history, from Pocahontas to the handle that named Short Pump
Untitled Mixed Media painted the mural on decorative walls that were installed in 2018. They originally included mosaics that focused on coal mining and other aspects of the community’s history and evolution. Those have been moved to the park's picnic shelter. Continue reading Short Pump Park’s new mural reflects on local history, from Pocahontas to the handle that named Short Pump