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Further growth expected with new Sports & Events Center, other facility improvements
Visitors spent nearly $1.9 billion in Henrico County in 2023 – a total that remained the highest total of any locality in central Virginia and the fifth highest in Virginia, according to an annual study for the Virginia Tourism Corp.
The amount of direct spending by tourists and other visitors to Henrico on such services as lodging, meals and transportation jumped by 9.2% from 2022. That’s comparable to the statewide increase of 9.8%, which resulted in $33.3 billion in visitor spending across Virginia last year.
“Tourism and specifically sports tourism represent a major growth industry for Henrico County as well as our region and commonwealth,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said.
Continue reading Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to nearly $1.9 billion in 2023
Free public event on Sept. 30 will feature speakers, resource fair and forum
The counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover and the city of Richmond will present Regional Recovery Day
Continue reading Regional Recovery Day to offer resources, hope for overcoming addiction
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors recently presented Chapman with the Distinguished Community Service Medal, established in 2018 to celebrate acts of community service by county employees and residents.
What started as a medical emergency for Lakeside resident Barbara Chapman five years ago has turned into an enduring bond with Firehouse 5.
Continue reading Lakeside resident has enduring bond with Henrico firefighters who saved her life
Deputy County Manager Yob also appointed to State Water Control Board
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has appointed five Henrico County officials to the organization’s committees for 2024-25.
Continue reading Henrico officials to serve on NACo committees
As the longtime president of Richmond Region Tourism, Jack Berry helped Henrico County and the region attract more visitors by making the area more welcoming.
Continue reading Celebrating the ‘Jack Berry Way,’ Henrico honors longtime tourism advocate at Sports & Events Center
Planning to host ‘listening sessions’ July 29-Aug. 20 to receive feedback
Henrico residents are encouraged to help shape the county’s next comprehensive plan by participating in a series of meetings hosted by the Department of Planning in July and August.
Continue reading Residents invited to share input to guide Henrico’s next comprehensive plan
Taylor Farm Park is now open, featuring an array of nature-centered amenities, including mist mounds, an interactive play stream, an “all-wheel” park and more.
With guests overflowing a tent on the park’s event lawn on July 16, county officials celebrated Henrico’s first new park in six years and the first large community park to open in the Varina District in 42 years.
Continue reading ‘Culmination of my parents’ dream,’ Taylor Farm Park opens in Sandston
Henrico County officials cut the ribbon Tuesday of the Spring Park section of the 43-mile Fall Line Trail. The 1,400-foot section is the first to be completed in Henrico County.
Continue reading Henrico completes its first section of the much-anticipated Fall Line Trail Public input will shape draft vision, goals, objectives of next Comprehensive Plan ‘Listening sessions’ with residents are expected later this summer
Henrico residents will have another opportunity to help shape the guiding principles for the county’s next Comprehensive Plan before a new phase of public engagement begins later this summer.
Continue reading Henrico reopens survey to help guide plan for county’s future
Residents of the Sandston and Elko area now have a free public transportation option available at their front door.
Continue reading LINK microtransit service starts in Sandston/Elko area
Independence Day event to feature Richmond Symphony, laser-light show finale
Henrico County will present its annual Red, White and Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road.
Continue reading Henrico’s Red, White and Lights returns to Meadow Farm on July 4
Henrico announces $2.5 million grant for project that's projected to generate $20 million in annual economic activity
Since opening in 2021, the NOVA Aquatics Center at Regency has helped to develop some of the area’s most elite swimmers. It’s also hosted high school meets and community programs, including those of the Henrico Police Athletic League and the Learn2Swim program of Henrico County Public Schools.
Continue reading NOVA to add 1,000-seat mezzanine to aquatics center at Regency
The opening of Cool Lane Commons has done more than revive a vacant building and offer stable housing for residents in crisis. It’s also brought the region closer to ending homelessness.
Henrico County officials joined representatives of the nonprofit Virginia Supportive Housing, the City of Richmond and others today to celebrate the opening of the $24 million apartment community at 1900 Cool Lane, off Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Continue reading ‘Homelessness is solvable,’ project backers celebrate opening of 86-unit Cool Lane Commons
Trust will be established at $60 million, supported with dedicated revenue stream
Henrico County will establish an affordable housing trust with $60 million in cash and a dedicated revenue stream from new economic development, transforming local efforts to make homeownership possible for more of the area’s workforce.
Continue reading Henrico to create trust to enhance access to affordable homeownership
Access to fast, reliable internet in all corners of Henrico County is closer to reality, with a federal appropriation of $725,000.
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, of the 4th Congressional District, on Monday presented county officials with an oversized check for the amount to support a project that will extend broadband service to the outer edges of the Varina District.
Continue reading Universal broadband in Henrico advances with $725,000 in federal funding