Discovery Ridge, a community of two dozen townhomes at Gayton Road and Lauderdale Drive, touts its “prime location” near Short Pump and access to choice schools and parks. Each home is three stories, with three bedrooms, two full baths, two half-baths and a one-car garage. “The units are all the same throughout the project and just as upgraded,” with granite countertops and frosted-glass cabinets in the kitchens and a tile shower and ceramic tile flooring in the master bath, said Tim Parent, who is guiding the development as Richmond market president of Mungo Homes.
The homes, priced starting at $449,950, would typically be unaffordable for most first-time homebuyers. But Henrico County is removing some of those barriers under a program to increase access to affordable homeownership.
Continue reading Sales begin under Henrico program to promote affordable homeownership
Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will lead a discussion of Henrico County's budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and share updates on initiatives related to housing and community development, public safety and schools. Continue reading Fairfield meeting April 21 to highlight budget, housing, safety and schools
Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas is among 33 corporate and government executives recognized by Virginia Business through its inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards. Continue reading County Manager John Vithoulkas among honorees of inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards from Virginia Business
Henrico residents are encouraged to help shape the county’s future by participating in a series of open house-style meetings hosted by the Department of Planning between April 14 and May 5. Continue reading HenricoNext Suggestion Sessions to give residents opportunity to review draft land use maps for comprehensive plan update
High school students from Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will explore their local government, present community research projects and reflect on their experiences during Henrico County’s 66th Student Government Day on Wednesday, April 9. Continue reading HCPS students to explore local issues on Student Government Day
Three Chopt District Supervisor Misty D. Roundtree will host a Three Chopt Chats constituent meeting Monday, April 7 Continue reading Three Chopt Chats constituent meeting April 7 to focus on housing
Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson will host a Varina Community Conversations meeting Thursday, April 10 Continue reading Varina meeting April 10 to highlight Henrico’s budget, reports on county’s response to water crisis
The former Fair Oaks Station had been in a leased space for over 20 years, and could be difficult for residents to find. South Station is not only more visible; it’s larger at nearly 20,000 square feet. Continue reading New South Station will support Police, 911 and community
Henrico will formally invite developers to express their interest and vision for an arena-anchored development on property that includes the former Best Products headquarters, along interstates 95 and 295 and East Parham Road.
Continue reading Henrico to issue ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development at Best Products site
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is enrolling residents in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape for problems Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes program
“Henrico County is profoundly disappointed by the governor’s decision to remove voters from having a direct say Continue reading Statement from Henrico County on veto of state budget amendment allowing local referendum for Rosie’s wagering
The Board of Supervisors concluded its comprehensive review of the proposed $1.35 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year Thursday Continue reading Supervisors finish annual budget review with discussion of funding for schools, capital improvement projects
The Henrico County Advocate for the Aging’s office will host their annual Senior and Caregiver Resource Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 Continue reading Henrico to host resource fair for seniors and caregivers Tuesday
The Board of Supervisors’ examination of the county’s proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget continued Wednesday as supervisors reviewed spending proposals Continue reading Budget review continues with focuses on Economic Development, tourism, public safety and more
Public utilities, roads and human services took the spotlight Tuesday as the Henrico County Board of Supervisors continued its detailed review of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. Continue reading Discussions of county’s water and transportation infrastructure headline second day of Board of Supervisors’ review of proposed 2025-26 budget
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will soon begin accepting registrations for the 2025 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp Continue reading Registration opens March 27 for 2025 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
Monday’s opening session of the Henrico Board of Supervisors’ weeklong review of the county’s proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year offered snapshots of several county initiatives, programs and planned investments in services. Continue reading Board of Supervisors begins detailed review of county’s proposed budget for FY25-26
A man marveled as he flipped through a novel only to find small sheets of smoking paper hidden among the pages.
“What is that?! They really hide that there?” he said, of the sheets commonly used to roll marijuana cigarettes.
Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight aims to get families talking about substance use, addiction
The Henrico County Outreach & Engagement Agency is seeking nominations for the inaugural Henrico Heart of Service Awards, which will celebrate outstanding volunteer service that strengthens the community. Continue reading Henrico Heart of Service Awards to recognize exceptional volunteers
“Henrico County will reacquire the Best Products property from the Green City developers. The parties have mutually agreed to go in a different direction, and the developers will expeditiously work […] Continue reading Statement from Henrico County on the Reacquisition of Best Products Property
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
The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office will host a job fair and on-the-spot interviews from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Public Safety Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Road. Continue reading Henrico Sheriff’s Office job fair, same-day interviews set for March 13
March Madness might stick around for a while.
The Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship concluded its second year at the Henrico Sports & Events Center as the George Mason Patriots defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 73-58 in Sunday’s final.
Continue reading A-10 to consider extension for women’s basketball championship in Henrico
The Henrico Sports & Events Center now has enhanced scoreboard graphics and animations, more in-tournament gatherings and events and more ticket-purchase options. Continue reading 2nd year of A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship brings enhanced fan experience, promotions
Topics for the 1 p.m. meeting include reports related to the water-service outages of early January as well as the Henrico Alert emergency notification system and the Real Estate Advantage Program and the Real Estate Cap Program, which offer tax relief to homeowners who are older or disabled. Continue reading Supervisor Jody Rogish to host Tuckahoe Talk meeting March 27 to discuss reports on water crisis, Henrico Alert system, REAP and RECAP programs
