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Championship pickleball courts coming to Pouncey Tract Park

Posted on August 9, 2023.

Board of Supervisors approves construction contract for 12-court complex

A 12-court pickleball complex, with two championship courts, covered spectator seating and LED sports lighting, will be built at Pouncey Tract Park in western Henrico County.

4 Henrico, HCPS programs recognized by Virginia Association of Counties

Posted on August 4, 2023.

Henrico County’s divisions of Recreation & Parks and Police as well as Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) won a combined four Achievement Awards from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)

Child Care Subsidy Program: ‘A lifesaver’ that makes care more affordable

Posted on July 28, 2023.

State program promotes school readiness, removes family barriers for education and employment

Henrico County is seeing a surge of interest in a state program that makes child care more affordable for qualifying, low-income parents and caregivers who are working, seeking employment or going to school.

Henrico 4-H to offer Project H2O Heroes workshop for youth Aug. 15-16

Posted on July 26, 2023.

Henrico 4-H Youth Development, in partnership with STEM Z, will offer a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help youth learn the importance of water filtration systems and their effect on the environment.

Henrico breaks ground on Hungary Road sidewalk project

Posted on July 13, 2023.

$1.85 million project includes 0.7 miles of sidewalk, ADA-accessible ramps, pedestrian crossings

Henrico County officials gathered today to celebrate the start of work on a sidewalk on a portion of Hungary Road that will improve connectivity and pedestrian access between neighborhoods, businesses and community facilities. 

Installation of permanent roundabouts by Charles Glen, Crestview subdivisions to begin July 7

Posted on June 30, 2023.

Four intersections by the Charles Glen and Crestview subdivisions, off Horsepen Road, will close at different times this summer

Henrico departments, HCPS earn NACo awards for 38 programs

Posted on June 29, 2023.

County’s awards lead Virginia localities, tie for 7th most in nation

Keep Henrico Beautiful recognizes owners of exceptional residential, business properties

Posted on June 28, 2023.

The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee has selected the winners of its annual awards program

Henrico’s Red, White and Lights celebration returns to Meadow Farm on July 4

Posted on June 26, 2023.

Henrico County will present its annual Red, White and Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park

Tournaments, events lining up for Henrico Sports & Events Center

Posted on June 20, 2023.

Thirty-one sports and community organizations have signed on to hold tournaments, competitions, meetings and other large gatherings at the Henrico Sports & Events Center ahead of its scheduled opening this fall

Honoring the ‘O’Bannon Way,’ Tuckahoe Creek boardwalk named for Supervisor Pat O’Bannon

Posted on June 14, 2023.

Tuckahoe representative will retire when 7th term ends Dec. 31

The boardwalk on Tuckahoe Creek is being named “O’Bannon Way” in honor of longtime Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon.

Henrico County Public Library to kick off summer reading challenge June 15

Posted on June 14, 2023.

Henrico County Public Library will kick off its 2023 Summer Reading program Thursday, June 15 for readers of all ages.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes

Posted on June 14, 2023.

The Henrico County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting enrollment in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape and offers guidance on planting, pruning and mulching.

Federal Highway Administration endorses I-64 improvements in Short Pump, including new interchange at North Gayton Road

Posted on June 13, 2023.

Decision clears way for detailed planning, environmental studies, land acquisition

With the Federal Highway Administration’s conditional approval of proposed improvements to Interstate 64 in the Short Pump area, Henrico County will soon begin the project’s detailed design phase, with environmental reviews, land acquisition and a funding plan.

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board to honor McMahon, Hixon at ceremony Thursday

Posted on June 13, 2023.

The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board will induct posthumously P. Dale McMahon and Steve Lamarr Hixon into the Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame

Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22

Posted on June 8, 2023.

Residents will learn how to mitigate the risks of extreme weather events on established urban trees.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program

Posted on June 6, 2023.

For a $30 fee, trained volunteers will visit a home, analyze the lawn and prepare a plan for improving its condition, appearance and health.

Henrico taps Kevin Pond to lead Department of Emergency Communications

Posted on June 5, 2023.

Henrico County has appointed Kevin M. Pond as chief of Emergency Communications, effective June 17.

Henrico to present 3rd-annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 at Dorey Park

Posted on June 2, 2023.

The event is free and open to the public, with entertainment and activities scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m.

Virginia Career Works to hold job and resource fair May 31

Posted on May 24, 2023.

The fair is open to all job seekers but targeted to former employees of the closed Tyson plant and members of immigrant communities.

Henrico Sports & Events Center to host A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship

Posted on May 23, 2023.

NCAA Division I conference tournament becomes 1st event for facility’s arena

Gretchen Brown named director of Social Services

Posted on May 23, 2023.

Gretchen I. Brown has been appointed director of the Henrico County Department of Social Services, effective May 20.

Henrico awarded $501,620 VATI grant to provide universal broadband

Posted on May 23, 2023.

412 unserved addresses could receive high-speed internet service in about 2 years

Extension, Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinators with events in June

Posted on May 15, 2023.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension and Henrico County Master Gardeners will offer activities and events throughout June to celebrate pollinators and promote the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems.

Henrico, HCPS, Capital Trees partner to enhance county tree canopies

Posted on May 9, 2023.

Reforestation program will initially focus on Deep Run and Cheswick parks plus a middle school and high school in eastern Henrico

Henrico County is partnering with Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) and the nonprofit organization Capital Trees on a program to expand and strengthen tree canopies at the county’s parks and schools.

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