News Release :: Henrico County, Virginia

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Henrico to celebrate Active Aging Week from Oct. 6-12 with free workshops, activities and events, including Active Aging Walk & Fitness Forum

Posted on September 24, 2025.

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.

Henrico expands incentive program for businesses in targeted commercial areas

Posted on September 22, 2025.

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

A basketball player shoots the ball while surrounded by defenders during the NXTPRO16 PUMA 2025 Pro-League Finals at the Henrico Sports & Events Center in July 2025.

Visitor spending in Henrico eclipses $1.9 billion

Posted on September 17, 2025.

In the county, tourism supported nearly 10,500 jobs with a combined payroll income of $628 million in 2024. It also generated tax receipts of more than $83 million for the county and $46 million for the state.

Henrico Social Services to host Sept. 17 recruitment event for benefits program specialists

Posted on September 15, 2025.

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.

Photo of art-deco statue of an eagle at the former headquarters for Best Products on East Parham Road in Henrico County.

Henrico regains ownership of Best Plaza property

Posted on September 12, 2025.

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.

Fairfield Forum meeting Sept. 18 to focus on transportation, community development

Posted on September 10, 2025.

Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, Sept. 18 to discuss a range of road, recreation, housing and other projects planned and underway in the district.

Line of adults with shovels for the ceremonial kick-off of the project

Warner joins Henrico officials, local housing leaders to announce new development under Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Posted on September 9, 2025.

Affordable four-bedroom homes will begin construction in Tuckahoe District later this month, bringing accessible options to first-time homebuyers by summer 2026.

Three Chopt Chats, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m., Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Search www.henrico.gov/supervisors/three-chopt-district.

Three Chopt Chats meeting Sept. 16 to focus on Henrico’s commitment to transparency, accountability

Posted on September 5, 2025.

The meeting at Deep Run Recreation Center is open to all residents and will include representatives of the County Manager’s Office, County Attorney’s Office and Department of Public Relations.

Young students make a demo school building out of blocks.

School design, literacy initiative and mental health programs earn Henrico four VACo Achievement Awards

Posted on August 29, 2025.

Four programs focused on serving the needs of the Henrico Community were recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).

Supervisor Jody Rogish to host Tuckahoe Talk meeting Sept. 3 to discuss plans for park by Maybeury Elementary, expansion of refuse collection

Posted on August 28, 2025.

Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody K. Rogish will host a Tuckahoe Talk constituent meeting Wednesday, Sept. 3

Supervisor Daniel J. Schmitt speaking at the event

Henrico earns ‘quad-AAA’ status with highest endorsement from four rating agencies

Posted on August 26, 2025.

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.

Henrico to hold public design event for Lakeside area beginning Aug. 25

Posted on August 20, 2025.

Lakeside Area Design Charrette, set for Aug. 25-28 in the Kelly Education Center auditorium at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.

Second annual Regional Recovery Day will offer support, hope for overcoming addiction

Posted on August 18, 2025.

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.

Henrico announces park plans in Tuckahoe District

Posted on August 11, 2025.

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.

Henrico seeks to honor 100-year-old community members at annual Centenarian Celebration

Posted on August 5, 2025.

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.

Ammonia discharge contained at water treatment facility

Posted on July 30, 2025.

Units from the Henrico Division of Fire, including the division’s Hazmat team, have contained a discharge of ammonia vapor

Statement from Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas on responses to ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development

Posted on July 29, 2025.

Henrico County is pleased with the response and looks forward to reviewing the “statements of interest” that were submitted by prospective partners.

Henrico and Richmond exhibit regional cooperation during Henrico’s planned water plant maintenance

Posted on July 17, 2025.

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

Statement from Fire Chief Jackson Baynard

Posted on July 15, 2025.

The Henrico County Division of Fire is aware of charges filed this afternoon by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office against Master Firefighter Brian G. Martin. Due to the nature of the charges against him, Mr. Martin has been suspended without pay, effective immediately.

Henrico Board of Supervisors welcomes invitation to meet with mayor, City Council to address needs of regional water system

Posted on June 23, 2025.

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.

Henrico Master Gardeners to host Saturday in the Garden event June 28