Henrico to celebrate Active Aging Week from Oct. 6-12 with free workshops, activities and events, including Active Aging Walk & Fitness Forum
Henrico County will celebrate Active Aging Week from Oct. 6 to 12 by offering free workshops and events to promote community connection, volunteerism and healthy living among adults ages 50 and older. Continue reading Henrico to celebrate Active Aging Week from Oct. 6-12 with free workshops, activities and events, including Active Aging Walk & Fitness Forum
Henrico expands incentive program for businesses in targeted commercial areas
Benefits of Henrico Investment Program now available in nine zones across county More business and commercial property owners now can access a range of grants, technical assistance and other Continue reading Henrico expands incentive program for businesses in targeted commercial areas
Henrico Social Services to host Sept. 17 recruitment event for benefits program specialists
Workers help residents access benefits such as food assistance, medical coverage and financial assistance
The Henrico County Department of Social Services will host a recruitment event Wednesday, Sept. 17 for individuals interested in working as benefits program specialists. The event will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Henrico Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Road.
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Henrico regains ownership of Best Plaza property
Land transfer keeps county on track to select development partners by late 2025
Henrico County has regained ownership of the 93-acre Best Plaza property, clearing the way for the selection of partners to lead an arena-anchored development along a prime stretch of Interstate 95.
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Emergency Operations partners practice small-scale crisis skills for future large-scale impact
They say practice makes perfect. In this case, the practice isn’t for perfection but to refine skills, further relationships and build trust with regional partners before a crisis hits.
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Warner joins Henrico officials, local housing leaders to announce new development under Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Affordable four-bedroom homes will begin construction in Tuckahoe District later this month, bringing accessible options to first-time homebuyers by summer 2026.
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Supervisor Jody Rogish to host Tuckahoe Talk meeting Sept. 3 to discuss plans for park by Maybeury Elementary, expansion of refuse collection
Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish will host a Tuckahoe Talk constituent meeting Wednesday, Sept. 3 Continue reading Supervisor Jody Rogish to host Tuckahoe Talk meeting Sept. 3 to discuss plans for park by Maybeury Elementary, expansion of refuse collection
Henrico earns ‘quad-AAA’ status with highest endorsement from four rating agencies
Exemplary reviews will allow the county to secure favorable interest rates for upcoming bond sale
Henrico has long been recognized as “triple AAA,” consistently earning AAA bond ratings from three major rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.
Continue reading Henrico earns ‘quad-AAA’ status with highest endorsement from four rating agencies Henrico to hold public design event for Lakeside area beginning Aug. 25
Lakeside Area Design Charrette, set for Aug. 25-28 in the Kelly Education Center auditorium at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Continue reading Henrico to hold public design event for Lakeside area beginning Aug. 25
Second annual Regional Recovery Day will offer support, hope for overcoming addiction
Sept. 3 event will include a resource fair, Revive! training, expert speakers
The second annual Regional Recovery Day, hosted by the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover and the city of Richmond, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 3. Continue reading Second annual Regional Recovery Day will offer support, hope for overcoming addiction
Henrico announces park plans in Tuckahoe District
Applause filled the air as Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish announced Henrico County’s plans to create a neighborhood park on a wooded 6-acre property along Patterson Avenue by Maybeury Elementary School and the Tuckahoe Family YMCA.
"It's going to be a small pocket park," Rogish said during an Aug. 4 community celebration at Maybeury. Continue reading Henrico announces park plans in Tuckahoe District
"It's going to be a small pocket park," Rogish said during an Aug. 4 community celebration at Maybeury. Continue reading Henrico announces park plans in Tuckahoe District
Henrico seeks to honor 100-year-old community members at annual Centenarian Celebration
Henrico County is looking for community members who have reached their 100th birthday to be honored at the second annual Centenarian Celebration on Monday, Sept. 22 at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Continue reading Henrico seeks to honor 100-year-old community members at annual Centenarian Celebration
Ammonia discharge contained at water treatment facility
Units from the Henrico Division of Fire, including the division’s Hazmat team, have contained a discharge of ammonia vapor Continue reading Ammonia discharge contained at water treatment facility
Statement from Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas on responses to ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development
Henrico County is pleased with the response and looks forward to reviewing the “statements of interest” that were submitted by prospective partners. Continue reading Statement from Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas on responses to ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development
Henrico and Richmond exhibit regional cooperation during Henrico’s planned water plant maintenance
Following the June 30 Richmond City Council and Henrico Board of Supervisors joint regional water meeting, the City and Henrico continue to strengthen cooperation. Public utilities leaders for Richmond and Henrico Continue reading Henrico and Richmond exhibit regional cooperation during Henrico’s planned water plant maintenance
Henrico departments, HCPS earn NACo awards for 48 programs
Henrico County’s general government departments and Henrico County Public Schools earned a combined 48 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) Continue reading Henrico departments, HCPS earn NACo awards for 48 programs
Henrico’s Red, White & Lights celebration returns to Meadow Farm on July 4
Henrico County will present its annual Red, White & Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 4 Continue reading Henrico’s Red, White & Lights celebration returns to Meadow Farm on July 4
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board welcomes 7 new members to Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame
The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board has inducted seven new members into the Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame Continue reading Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board welcomes 7 new members to Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame
Keep Henrico Beautiful recognizes environmentally friendly properties countywide
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee has selected the winners of its annual awards program Continue reading Keep Henrico Beautiful recognizes environmentally friendly properties countywide
Henrico Board of Supervisors welcomes invitation to meet with mayor, City Council to address needs of regional water system
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors releases the following the statement in response to Richmond Mayor Danny Avula's invitation for a regional group focused on drinking water. Continue reading Henrico Board of Supervisors welcomes invitation to meet with mayor, City Council to address needs of regional water system
Henrico Master Gardeners to host Saturday in the Garden event June 28
Henrico Master Gardeners will hold Saturday in the Park June 28 at Short Pump Park Continue reading Henrico Master Gardeners to host Saturday in the Garden event June 28
Henrico wins water taste-test award from American Water Works Association
The American Water Works Association has awarded Henrico County its annual Best of the Best Water Taste Test award Continue reading Henrico wins water taste-test award from American Water Works Association
Revolutionary history rolls into Henrico’s Dorey Park June 20-21
The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” will visit Dorey Park in Henrico County from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 20 and from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Continue reading Revolutionary history rolls into Henrico’s Dorey Park June 20-21
Varina community meeting to include discussion of Title V air permits with Department of Environmental Quality
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a Varina Community Meeting on Thursday, June 26 for a discussion of Title V air permits with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The permits are designed to improve compliance with the federal Clean Air Act by clarifying what source facilities must do to control air pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road. Residents may participate in person or virtually via Webex. To participate by phone, dial 1-415-655-0002 and enter the access code 2305 442 6411 and, if prompted, the passcode 56584236.
Residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance to [email protected] or share them during the meeting through Webex’s chat feature. For more information, visit the Varina District supervisor page or call (804) 501-4208. Continue reading Varina community meeting to include discussion of Title V air permits with Department of Environmental Quality
Henrico to host expanded Juneteenth Celebration events June 20-21
Henrico County will hold its annual celebration of Juneteenth with two evenings of activities to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. Continue reading Henrico to host expanded Juneteenth Celebration events June 20-21