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Henrico Board of Supervisors to review independent reports on water crisis

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Firms reviewed issues related to early January outage, county’s response

The Henrico Board of Supervisors this morning will receive reports from firms hired to conduct independent reviews of the county’s response and related issues associated with widespread water-service outages that occurred in early January.

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Residents encouraged to register with Henrico’s emergency alerting system

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January water outages highlight challenges of opt-in system, need for current user information

Henrico County is asking residents and other community members to register with its emergency alerting system and to make sure their information is updated, particularly as they move and change phone numbers or email addresses. Continue reading Residents encouraged to register with Henrico’s emergency alerting system

Mural celebrating Arthur Ashe aims to inspire youth ‘to keep going and don’t let anyone or anything ever stop you’

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The late Arthur Ashe Jr. was a trailblazing giant on the tennis court and in advocating for human rights and social change. Now, the Richmond native is celebrated in a larger-than-life mural at the Henrico Sports & Events Center.

Henrico County officials, members of Ashe’s family and others unveiled the mural Feb. 4 to kick off Black History Month. It’s vinyl mounted on a wall among exhibits of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and includes interactive features available through a mobile app. Ashe, a native of Richmond, was inducted into the Hall in 1979.

The 16-by-12-foot work - titled "Arthur Ashe's Journey" - commemorates Ashe's extensive accomplishments and career milestones, which include becoming the first Black player to win a men’s singles title at Wimbledon in 1975.

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

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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.

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‘You don’t have to do it by yourself’

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Henrico’s mental health response expands, evolves with empathy, coordination

The 911 call came in just after noon: A woman reported that her 27-year-old friend had a serious drinking problem and might be suicidal.

A dispatcher marked the call as Level 4 – the most serious – under the Marcus Alert system, which is designed to help responders manage behavioral health emergencies so individuals in crisis can get the treatment and resources they need.

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Henrico accepts operational control of Cobbs Creek Reservoir

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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.

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1st communities set for Henrico Affordable Housing Trust Fund program

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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.

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Affordable housing program launches; several developments in review

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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.

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Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up  

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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.

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Mobilize Recovery performance outside Henrico jail marks milestone for aspiring singer recovering from addiction

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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.

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The ‘backbone of Henrico County,’ centenarians saluted for their contributions, experiences and longevity

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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.

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Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to nearly $1.9 billion in 2023

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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

 
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