Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III
The year included a project to prevent future outages plus scores of events celebrating milestones for facilities, such as an environmental education “living building,” a renovated Three Lakes Park Nature Center, new police and fire stations, and the region’s first public detox center.
“I can tell you this has been a remarkable year in our county,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said Thursday to open the 2025 State of the County address. Hundreds of business and community leaders attended the presentation, which was held at the Henrico Sports & Events Center.
Continue reading 2025 State of the County address highlights ‘remarkable year’
Farmers will be able to apply to use plots as small as a half-acre, beginning in late fall. Once it is operating at capacity year-round, the farm’s annual yield could total as much as 500,000 pounds of produce – a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and flowers.
Continue reading Henrico, Happily Natural Day to establish community farm in Varina
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road. Residents are welcome to attend in-person or participate remotely via WebEx. Continue reading Fairfield meeting Oct. 30 to highlight resources for seniors, voting in Henrico and school redistricting
Located at 5618 Nine Mile Road, Firehouse 23 is named after its surrounding neighborhood of modest bungalow houses dating to the 1920s. “It’s tight-knit and resilient – a thriving community to this day,” Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said of Bungalow City. “So, the name has deep roots, and it’s appropriate the fire station’s title reflects the community which it serves.” Continue reading Community celebrates opening of Bungalow City Firehouse 23
The county's 'quadruple AAA' status reflects that it has received the top ratings from all four of the main municipal rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency.
In August, Henrico became the third county in the nation to receive AAA ratings for general obligation bonds from the four agencies.
Continue reading Henrico becomes first to earn ‘quadruple AAA’ status for water, sewer bonds
“The Community Impact Grants Program aims to inspire and empower residents and organizations to look closely at their neighborhoods and communities for ways to create a more resilient environment,” said Samantha Hudson, director of Henrico’s Sustainability Division. “The collective impact of even small, hyperlocal projects can be quite significant, especially when paired with all the county is doing to reduce carbon emissions and build a stronger, more sustainable community.” Continue reading HEART invites nonprofits to apply for second round of Community Impact Grants
Continue reading Henrico to acquire 5.2 miles of historic Kanawha Canal through CSX donation
Targeted to open in late 2026, the 15,000-square-foot Living Building at Wilton Farm will provide a learning space for students in the Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability.
Continue reading Living Building at Wilton Farm set for construction
Ultimately, the Fall Line is planned to extend 43 miles and cross through seven jurisdictions between Ashland and the city of Petersburg. Henrico opened its first portion of the trail – the 1,400-foot Park Street section in Lakeside – in July 2024. Continue reading A ‘generational project,’ Fall Line trail’s northern section opens with connection at Woodman Road
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.
Continue reading Henrico regains ownership of Best Plaza property
The facility updates include new and enhanced interactive play features, an outdoor education space, accessibility improvements and living exhibits for snakes, frogs, spiders, an eel and other wildlife.
Continue reading Newly reopened Three Lakes Park Nature Center invites community to learn about native wildlife
They say practice makes perfect. In this case, the practice isn’t for perfection but to refine skills, further relationships and build trust with regional partners before a crisis hits.
Continue reading Emergency Operations partners practice small-scale crisis skills for future large-scale impact
Affordable four-bedroom homes will begin construction in Tuckahoe District later this month, bringing accessible options to first-time homebuyers by summer 2026.
Continue reading Warner joins Henrico officials, local housing leaders to announce new development under Affordable Housing Trust Fund