Supervisor Jody K. Rogish
Facility formally named in honor of retired County Manager Virgil Hazelett
Henrico has accepted responsibility for the operations of Cobbs Creek Reservoir, following a declaration Friday that construction has reached “substantial completion,” a key milestone in a 22-year project to secure the county’s long-term water needs.
Continue reading Henrico accepts operational control of Cobbs Creek Reservoir
30 units in Parkside Townes, Discovery Ridge to be available to eligible buyers
A pair of townhouse communities are expected to be the first residential developments to qualify for Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund program. Twenty-five units in the Parkside Townes community and five in Discovery Ridge will soon be available to first-time homebuyers who meet household income and other program requirements.
Continue reading 1st communities set for Henrico Affordable Housing Trust Fund program
Henrico aims to boost access to homeownership with $60 million fund
Henrico County has set the framework for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund program as an initial set of residential developments are under review for participation.
After announcing its plans in May, the Board of Supervisors established the trust fund, effective July 1, with $60 million in previously unbudgeted revenues from data centers.
Continue reading Affordable housing program launches; several developments in review
Officials on Tuesday addressed the increase in pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in Henrico and reiterated the county’s commitment to safety efforts, which includes $1.5 million in new funding for street lighting, planned projects to enhance pedestrian accommodations, and public safety messages.
Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up
For Israael Cannon, the journey of recovery from addiction isn’t just a battle but a transformative experience. With the support of Henrico County and encouragement from his children, he began a pivotal chapter in his life in January, finding a constant source of strength along the way.
Continue reading Mobilize Recovery performance outside Henrico jail marks milestone for aspiring singer recovering from addiction
Shirley Morrow has relished the extra attention she's received since celebrating her 100th birthday in March.
“I’m in a big church [for] three services a day, and I’m like an icon at the church because there is no one else a hundred years old,” she said.
Continue reading The ‘backbone of Henrico County,’ centenarians saluted for their contributions, experiences and longevity
Early voting for the 2024 general election began in Virginia on Friday, Sept. 20, giving Henrico’s more than 245,000 registered voters the opportunity to start casting their ballots.
Continue reading Early voting for the 2024 election has started. Here are 7 things to know.
Further growth expected with new Sports & Events Center, other facility improvements
Visitors spent nearly $1.9 billion in Henrico County in 2023 – a total that remained the highest total of any locality in central Virginia and the fifth highest in Virginia, according to an annual study for the Virginia Tourism Corp. Continue reading Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to nearly $1.9 billion in 2023
More than 50 middle school girls participated in the Henrico County Division of Fire’s inaugural Girls on Fire camp designed to break barriers in firefighting, a field traditionally dominated by men.
Continue reading Henrico Fire’s inaugural Girls on Fire camp empowers middle school girls to become firefighters
Public input will shape draft vision, goals, objectives of next Comprehensive Plan ‘Listening sessions’ with residents are expected later this summer
Henrico residents will have another opportunity to help shape the guiding principles for the county’s next Comprehensive Plan before a new phase of public engagement begins later this summer.
Continue reading Henrico reopens survey to help guide plan for county’s future
Henrico County’s strategy for expanding access to affordable homeownership is an exciting model that could be replicated across the Commonwealth and nation, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner said.
Continue reading Henrico’s ‘forward-leaning’ approach to affordable homeownership could be model for country, Warner says
Henrico announces $2.5 million grant for project that's projected to generate $20 million in annual economic activity
Since opening in 2021, the NOVA Aquatics Center at Regency has helped to develop some of the area’s most elite swimmers. It’s also hosted high school meets and community programs, including those of the Henrico Police Athletic League and the Learn2Swim program of Henrico County Public Schools.
Continue reading NOVA to add 1,000-seat mezzanine to aquatics center at Regency
Trust will be established at $60 million, supported with dedicated revenue stream
Henrico County will establish an affordable housing trust with $60 million in cash and a dedicated revenue stream from new economic development, transforming local efforts to make homeownership possible for more of the area’s workforce.
Continue reading Henrico to create trust to enhance access to affordable homeownership
‘Immersive’ event gives high schoolers a chance to lead on local issues
High school students from Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will present community research projects and reflect on their experiences during Henrico County’s 65th Student Government Day on Wednesday, March 6.
Continue reading HCPS students to share projects, experiences on Student Government Day