Brookland

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Supervisor Dan Schmitt

Brookland District

Henrico, Pyramid Healthcare break ground on recovery center for detoxification, treatment of substance-use disorders

By summer 2026, Henrico County will be home to a 60-bed recovery center where individuals struggling with addiction can be guided safely through their withdrawal symptoms and receive short-term, stabilizing treatment for substance-use disorder.

The Henrico County Detox & Residential Treatment Center will be built and operated through a public-private partnership between Henrico and Pyramid Healthcare. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to kick off construction on the county’s Eastern Government Center campus, 3820 Nine Mile Road.

“The Henrico Pyramid recovery center will be nothing short of lifesaving for those in our community who are struggling to break the brutal grip of addiction," said Henrico Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson, of the Varina District. “It will offer care and treatment from medical professionals with both the experience and expertise to guide individuals as they detoxify, stabilize and begin their journeys to recovery. I am grateful to Pyramid Healthcare for partnering with Henrico County to realize and build upon the recommendations of our Recovery Roundtable. The result will be a model facility that addresses a vital community need while operating at no cost to our taxpayers.”

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Henrico releases ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored mixed-use development at Best Products Reimagined site 

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The Henrico Economic Development Authority issued a “request for interest” (RFI) solicitation for a mixed-use development on property that once served as headquarters for the retail chain Best Products, along interstates 95 and 295 and East Parham Road. Master developers, arena operators and other prospective partners will have until Monday, July 28, to respond formally with submissions of a “statement of interest” in the development. Continue reading Henrico releases ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored mixed-use development at Best Products Reimagined site 

Henrico Sports & Events Center to Remain Home of Prestigious A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship

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The Henrico Sports & Events Center has hosted the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship since 2024. The marquee event, which is held in early March, had been planned to remain in Henrico through 2026. With the A-10's announcement, the tournament will extend its stay in Henrico through 2029. Continue reading Henrico Sports & Events Center to Remain Home of Prestigious A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship

First resident to receive solar panels at no cost shares why she hopes more will follow in her footsteps

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Vallarie Reilly is the first resident to receive solar panels through Solar Access Henrico, a new program offered by the county in partnership with Dominion Energy Solutions. The program provides eligible homeowners with access more sustainable technologies while saving money on utility bills and reducing the community’s environmental impact.

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Sales begin under Henrico program to promote affordable homeownership

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Three new townhomes off Gayton Road have been sold to first-time homebuyers

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.

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Discussions of county’s water and transportation infrastructure headline second day of Board of Supervisors’ review of proposed 2025-26 budget

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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

Henrico’s proposed budget offers sweeping tax relief for homeowners, businesses

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Highlights of FY25-26 plan include real estate, personal property tax-rate cuts, continued investment in schools, safety and $50 million for water resiliency

Henrico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 would reduce the tax rates on real estate and personal property, delivering to residents and businesses the county’s most comprehensive, permanent tax relief since 1987.

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Henrico Board of Supervisors to review independent reports on water crisis

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Firms reviewed issues related to early January outage, county’s response

The Henrico Board of Supervisors this morning will receive reports from firms hired to conduct independent reviews of the county’s response and related issues associated with widespread water-service outages that occurred in early January.

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