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Photo of Supervisor Roscoe Cooper with text Fairfield Forum April 9 Wilder Middle School 6:30 p.m. photo of Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan

Fairfield Forum on April 9 to feature U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, updates on Henrico’s proposed budget, Henrico County Public Schools

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chair and Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, April 9, featuring U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, 4th District. The meeting also will include an overview of Henrico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and updates from Henrico County Public Schools. Continue reading Fairfield Forum on April 9 to feature U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, updates on Henrico’s proposed budget, Henrico County Public Schools
Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum on Thursday December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue

Fairfield Forum on Dec. 18 to focus on holiday safety and winter activities

 The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. The public may attend in-person or participate remotely.

Representatives from several agencies, including the Fire, Police, and Recreation & Parks divisions and Henrico County Public Library, will give presentations and answer questions. Invited guests include state Sen. Lamont Bagby and Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling.  Continue reading Fairfield Forum on Dec. 18 to focus on holiday safety and winter activities

Bicyclists ride the Fall Line trail

A ‘generational project,’ Fall Line trail’s northern section opens with connection at Woodman Road

Local officials from across the region and other trail boosters gathered Sept. 24 along the paved pathway in Ashland for a ribbon-cutting and ceremonial first ride. From the Ashland Trail Line Trail, the new portion cuts through Hanover County and into Henrico with a crossing of the scenic Chickahominy River.

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

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‘A project that bridges … communities’: Henrico celebrates Creighton Road improvements

Wide and realigned, the new Creighton Road in eastern Henrico County is complete.

County officials celebrated the roughly $16 million project with a ribbon-cutting event Dec. 19. The new road is a common thoroughfare for motorists but also acts as the dividing line between the Fairfield and Varina districts.

Continue reading ‘A project that bridges … communities’: Henrico celebrates Creighton Road improvements
11 people holding a red ribbon with scissors in hand at Cool Lane Press Conference

‘Homelessness is solvable,’ project backers celebrate opening of 86-unit Cool Lane Commons

The opening of Cool Lane Commons has done more than revive a vacant building and offer stable housing for residents in crisis. It’s also brought the region closer to ending homelessness.

Henrico County officials joined representatives of the nonprofit Virginia Supportive Housing, the City of Richmond and others today to celebrate the opening of the $24 million apartment community at 1900 Cool Lane, off Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Continue reading ‘Homelessness is solvable,’ project backers celebrate opening of 86-unit Cool Lane Commons

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