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Newly reopened Three Lakes Park Nature Center invites community to learn about native wildlife

10 adults stand in a row to cut a red ribbon.

Posted on September 11, 2025.

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.

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.

Emergency Operations partners practice small-scale crisis skills for future large-scale impact

Photo of conference room with an instructor at a white board

Posted on September 10, 2025.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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 […]

Henrico departments, HCPS earn NACo awards for 48 programs

Posted on July 2, 2025.

Henrico County’s general government departments and Henrico County Public Schools earned a combined 48 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo)

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 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 to host expanded Juneteenth Celebration events June 20-21

Juneteenth Celebration image with dates and red, yellow, and green blobs

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.

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

Aerial photograph of the Best Products Reimagined site along Interstate 95

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.

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

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

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.

Sales begin under Henrico program to promote affordable homeownership

A row of new grey and white townhomes with garages.

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.

Fairfield meeting April 21 to highlight budget, housing, safety and schools

Supervisor Roscoe Cooper's Fairfield Forum Constituent Meeting Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Search www.henrico.gov/supervisors/fairfield-district

Posted on April 10, 2025.

Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will lead a discussion of Henrico County's budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and share updates on initiatives related to housing and community development, public safety and schools.

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.

HCPS students to explore local issues on Student Government Day

Auditorium view of Student Government Day participants.

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.