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

Posted on July 1, 2025.

Henrico County will present its annual Red, White & Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 4

Keep Henrico Beautiful recognizes environmentally friendly properties countywide

Posted on June 25, 2025.

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

Henrico welcomes regional talks on water

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.

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Henrico to host expanded Juneteenth Celebration events June 20-21

Posted on June 11, 2025.

Henrico County will hold its annual celebration of Juneteenth with two evenings of activities to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.

Henrico’s Taylor Farm Park wins national award for innovative design

Posted on June 5, 2025.

The National Recreation and Park Association has named Taylor Farm Park the recipient of its 2025 Innovation in Park Design Award, marking the first time a Henrico County park has received a national award.

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

Posted on June 3, 2025.

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.

Henrico, community partners plan June 12 information fair on Henrico Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Posted on June 2, 2025.

Qualifying homebuyers and home builders interested in participating in Henrico County’s groundbreaking affordable housing initiative can get information and ask questions at an event set for Thursday, June 12.

Henrico restores water connection to city of Richmond; no boil water advisory for Henrico residents

Posted on May 28, 2025.

Henrico reopened water connections to the city of Richmond Wednesday evening following guidance from the Virginia Department of Health that the county could safely reconnect to the city’s water system.

Aerial photograph of the Best Products Reimagined site along Interstate 95

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

Posted on May 27, 2025.

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.

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

Posted on May 23, 2025.

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.

A woman stands in front her her home while solar panels are installed.

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

Posted on May 1, 2025.

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.

Eight local organizations to receive Henrico grants for environmental projects

Posted on April 29, 2025.

Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (HEART) has awarded its first round of Community Impact Grants, helping the organizations finance projects and programs focused on sustainability for the community.

A row of new grey and white townhomes with garages.

Sales begin under Henrico program to promote affordable homeownership

Posted on April 22, 2025.

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.

HenricoNext Suggestion Sessions to give residents opportunity to review draft land use maps for comprehensive plan update

Posted on April 7, 2025.

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.

Auditorium view of Student Government Day participants.

HCPS students to explore local issues on Student Government Day

Posted on April 7, 2025.

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.

a sand colored-building with flags at the new police station

New South Station will support Police, 911 and community

Posted on March 28, 2025.

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.

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

Henrico to issue ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development at Best Products site

Posted on March 27, 2025.

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.

Statement from Henrico County on veto of state budget amendment allowing local referendum for Rosie’s wagering

Posted on March 24, 2025.

“Henrico County is profoundly disappointed by the governor’s decision to remove voters from having a direct say

A full room of budget meeting participants, seated at tables, listen while Amy Cashwell presents.

Supervisors finish annual budget review with discussion of funding for schools, capital improvement projects

Posted on March 24, 2025.

The Board of Supervisors concluded its comprehensive review of the proposed $1.35 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year Thursday

Budget meeting participants seated at tables with laptops, and a projector screen in the background.

Budget review continues with focuses on Economic Development, tourism, public safety and more

Posted on March 20, 2025.

The Board of Supervisors’ examination of the county’s proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget continued Wednesday as supervisors reviewed spending proposals

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

Posted on March 19, 2025.

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.

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