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Catch up on the latest business news in Henrico, including information on the new Henrico Innovation Hub, an expansion at the NOVA Regency Aquatics Center, a new urgent care center in Eastern Henrico, commercial lease transactions, and a hiring event at Va. Career Works.
Business in brief: Nov. 17, 2025
Startup Virginia, a Richmond-based business incubator credited with supporting nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs across Central Virginia, is expanding its footprint into Henrico County. The organization announced Nov. 13 that it will launch new stage-specific incubator programs and open a second location as part of the new Henrico Innovation Hub at
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November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Catch up on the latest business news in Henrico, including information on the new Henrico Innovation Hub, an expansion at the NOVA Regency Aquatics Center, a new urgent care center in Eastern Henrico, commercial lease transactions, and a hiring event at Va. Career Works.
Startup Virginia, a Richmond-based business incubator, will launch new stage-specific incubator programs and open a second location as part of the new Henrico Innovation Hub at 4912 Augusta Avenue – its first physical presence outside the City of Richmond.
Startup Virginia to open Henrico location, launch new programs
Startup Virginia, a Richmond-based business incubator credited with supporting nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs across Central Virginia, is expanding its footprint into Henrico County.
The organization announced Nov. 13 that it will launch new stage-specific incubator programs and open a second location as part of the new Henrico Innovation Hub at
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November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Startup Virginia, a Richmond-based business incubator, will launch new stage-specific incubator programs and open a second location as part of the new Henrico Innovation Hub at 4912 Augusta Avenue – its first physical presence outside the City of Richmond.
Honorees include, among others, the "Henrico CARES" mental health initiative; a middle school esports program that has helped reduce absenteeism and boost academic achievement; and the Center for Innovation at John Rolfe Middle School.
Henrico County Public Schools wins 22 NACo awards
Twenty-two Henrico County Public Schools programs have been recognized with 2025 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards. The annual awards honor groundbreaking county government programs throughout the nation.
One program, R.C. Longan's "Elementary Students Design and Build a New School" was also recognized with an award from the Virginia
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November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Honorees include, among others, the "Henrico CARES" mental health initiative; a middle school esports program that has helped reduce absenteeism and boost academic achievement; and the Center for Innovation at John Rolfe Middle School.
In today's 4-minute episode: St. Joseph's Villa launches new effort for those experiencing homelessness; a closer look at some Eastern Henrico farms; RAR uses Placemaking grant to enhance Virginia Capital Trail; and more.
Henrico News Minute – Nov. 17, 2025
St. Joseph's Villa launches new effort for those experiencing homelessness; a closer look at some Eastern Henrico farms; RAR uses Placemaking grant to enhance Virginia Capital Trail; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focuses on a collaborative office space in Rocketts Landing.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In today's 4-minute episode: St. Joseph's Villa launches new effort for those experiencing homelessness; a closer look at some Eastern Henrico farms; RAR uses Placemaking grant to enhance Virginia Capital Trail; and more.
In this week's "In the Garden" column: Winter containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, seedheads and berries - many of which can be found in your own backyard - can brighten the landscape all season long. Here are some tips for creating one:
In the Garden: Create your own winter containers
Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries, cones, baubles and more. You’ll find many of these items in your own backyard and more at your favorite garden retailer.
Collect a few evergreen
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November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In this week's "In the Garden" column: Winter containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, seedheads and berries - many of which can be found in your own backyard - can brighten the landscape all season long. Here are some tips for creating one:
November 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has appointed Cari M. Tretina to be its next executive director, effective Jan. 1. Tretina has served as Henrico’s chief of staff since 2019 and in an expanded capacity that includes deputy county manager since 2022.
Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has appointed Cari M. Tretina to be its next executive director, effective Jan. 1.
Tretina has served as Henrico’s chief of staff since 2019 and in an expanded capacity that includes deputy county manager since 2022. Among her accomplishments for Henrico, she has collaborated
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November 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has appointed Cari M. Tretina to be its next executive director, effective Jan. 1. Tretina has served as Henrico’s chief of staff since 2019 and in an expanded capacity that includes deputy county manager since 2022.
Find out what crime is taking place near your home, office or school in Henrico with our weekly crime report. Every Friday, we publish a sampling of arrests and charges reported by Henrico Police.
Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 7-13, 2025
7700 block of Woodman Road, Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at a place of worship Nov. 7 at 3:56 p.m.
11800 block of West Broad Street, Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with grand larceny at a department/discount
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November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Find out what crime is taking place near your home, office or school in Henrico with our weekly crime report. Every Friday, we publish a sampling of arrests and charges reported by Henrico Police.
The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child will be collecting shoebox gifts — filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items — during the week of Nov. 17-24 and then delivering them to children around the world.
Samaritan's Purse to collect toys, supplies for 'Operation Christmas Child' Nov. 17-24
The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child will be collecting shoebox gifts — filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items — during the week of Nov. 17-24 and then delivering them to children around the world.
For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first present they
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November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child will be collecting shoebox gifts — filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items — during the week of Nov. 17-24 and then delivering them to children around the world.
The new mobile ID is currently accepted by TSA checkpoints at 250+ U.S. airports (including Richmond), Virginia State Police, all DMV customer service centers, and nine pilot Virginia ABC stores in the Richmond area.
Virginia DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has launched Virginia Mobile ID, a secure way for Virginians to carry a valid state driver’s license or ID card on their phones.
Residents of the state can download the free Virginia Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store and Google Play,
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November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The new mobile ID is currently accepted by TSA checkpoints at 250+ U.S. airports (including Richmond), Virginia State Police, all DMV customer service centers, and nine pilot Virginia ABC stores in the Richmond area.
Got plans this weekend? We've selected five things to do in Henrico, including Peru Fest in Glen Allen, Short Pump Town Center's Grand Illumination, Merry Midtown at Libbie Mill, a musical featuring the songs of Britney Spears, and a performance by Susan Greenbaum.
Weekend Top 5
Short Pump Town Center will host its 11th Annual Grand Illumination in the Main Plaza on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Welcome Santa and kick off the holiday season with festive treats, family fun and holiday entertainment. Admission is free. Click here for details.
The Libbie Mill -
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November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Got plans this weekend? We've selected five things to do in Henrico, including Peru Fest in Glen Allen, Short Pump Town Center's Grand Illumination, Merry Midtown at Libbie Mill, a musical featuring the songs of Britney Spears, and a performance by Susan Greenbaum.
Henrico County filed a petition against the Virginia Racing Commission on Nov. 12, claiming that the VRC’s decision to award a license to a new gaming parlor in Henrico was “unlawful” and “exceeded its authority.”
Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire
Henrico County filed a petition against the Virginia Racing Commission on Nov. 12, claiming that the VRC’s decision to award a license to a new gaming parlor in Henrico was “unlawful” and “exceeded its authority.”
On Sept. 15, the VRC unanimously voted to approve an operational license for Roseshire
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November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Henrico County filed a petition against the Virginia Racing Commission on Nov. 12, claiming that the VRC’s decision to award a license to a new gaming parlor in Henrico was “unlawful” and “exceeded its authority.”
In today's 6-minute episode: Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; and more.
Henrico News Minute – Nov. 14, 2025
Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; Virginia DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In today's 6-minute episode: Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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The Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico’s Near West End, which opened to the public Sept. 29 despite numerous efforts by local officials to prevent it from doing so, generated more than $5.6 million in HHR wagers during its first few days in business.
Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days
The Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico’s Near West End, which opened to the public Sept. 29 despite numerous efforts by county and state officials to prevent it from doing so, generated more than $5.6 million in wagers on its 175 historical horse racing machines during its first few
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November 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico’s Near West End, which opened to the public Sept. 29 despite numerous efforts by local officials to prevent it from doing so, generated more than $5.6 million in HHR wagers during its first few days in business.
The ribbon-cutting marked the culmination of a significant renovation of the former Anthem office building at 2025 Staples Mill Road.
Kinsale celebrates completion of first phase of massive $500M Near West End mixed-use project
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. celebrated the completion of the first phase of its Kinsale Center in Henrico's Near West End Nov. 12 during a ceremony attended by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura and other local and state officials.
The Phase 1 completion
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November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The ribbon-cutting marked the culmination of a significant renovation of the former Anthem office building at 2025 Staples Mill Road.
In this week's Restaurant Watch, we take a look at health department inspections for Capital Ale House and Hyderabad Biryani House in Innsbrook, Anna’s Pizza Pasta and Subs in Highland Springs, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Short Pump, SB's Lakeside Loveshack and others.
Restaurant Watch
OCT. 15
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 8121 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hand sink near breading station doesn’t have paper towels; there is flour residue on pans stored clean; single-service cups are stored on a dirty shelf; biscuit pans are dented and heavily pitted;
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November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
In this week's Restaurant Watch, we take a look at health department inspections for Capital Ale House and Hyderabad Biryani House in Innsbrook, Anna’s Pizza Pasta and Subs in Highland Springs, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Short Pump, SB's Lakeside Loveshack and others.
With the government shutdown now over, Henrico residents who rely on federal food assistance will likely see 90% of their usual benefits this month, county officials said. A total of 37,284 Henrico citizens rely on SNAP benefits each month.
Officials: Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November
With the government shutdown now over, Henrico residents who rely on federal food assistance will likely see 90% of their usual benefits this month, county officials said Nov. 12.
Last week, the newly-created Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance program used state funds to distribute benefits to Virginia’s 850,000 recipients
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November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
With the government shutdown now over, Henrico residents who rely on federal food assistance will likely see 90% of their usual benefits this month, county officials said. A total of 37,284 Henrico citizens rely on SNAP benefits each month.
The Shady Grove Coffeehouse at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Glen Allen will present award-winning Richmond singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Shady Grove Coffeehouse at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Glen Allen will present award-winning Richmond singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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The Henrico Harvest Community Food Drive to benefit Feed More will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with three drop-off locations across the county: Deep Run Recreation Center, Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, and the Gee Law Firm PC on Nine Mile Road.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Henrico Harvest Community Food Drive to benefit Feed More will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with three drop-off locations across the county: Deep Run Recreation Center, Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, and the Gee Law Firm PC on Nine Mile Road.
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The Roseshire Gaming Parlor generated more than $5.6 million in revenue in September despite being open to the public for only two days; Kinsale celebrates the completion of the first phase of its Kinsale Center in the Near West End; and more.
Henrico News Minute – Nov. 13, 2025
What percentage of their typical monthly SNAP benefits should Henrico recipients expect this month?; the Roseshire Gaming Parlor generated more than $5.6 million in revenue in September despite being open to the public for only two days; Kinsale celebrates the completion of the first phase of its Kinsale Center
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November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Roseshire Gaming Parlor generated more than $5.6 million in revenue in September despite being open to the public for only two days; Kinsale celebrates the completion of the first phase of its Kinsale Center in the Near West End; and more.
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Henrico County is reigniting talks with both Powhatan and Cumberland counties on a 2011 proposal that would allow Henrico to sell other localities water from the county's Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek in Cumberland.
Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties
Henrico County is reigniting talks with both Powhatan and Cumberland counties on a 2011 proposal that would allow Henrico to sell other localities water from the county's Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek in Cumberland.
On Oct. 14, the Henrico Board of Supervisors authorized County Manager John Vithoulkas to
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November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Henrico County is reigniting talks with both Powhatan and Cumberland counties on a 2011 proposal that would allow Henrico to sell other localities water from the county's Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek in Cumberland.
In this week's Fur Finder - It's getting chilly outside, which means it's perfect cuddle weather! Warm up with a new furry friend like Chester (hound/beagle), Ponder (labrador retriever), Jed or Teddy (pit bull terriers). Find them at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
In this week's Fur Finder - It's getting chilly outside, which means it's perfect cuddle weather! Warm up with a new furry friend like Chester (hound/beagle), Ponder (labrador retriever), Jed or Teddy (pit bull terriers). Find them at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter.
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Registration for Henrico Recreation and Parks' winter programs will begin Monday, Nov. 17 for county residents and Friday, Nov. 21 for all others.
Henrico Recreation and Parks winter program registration begins Nov. 17
Registration for Henrico Recreation and Parks' winter programs will begin Monday, Nov. 17 for county residents and Friday, Nov. 21 for all others.
Registration will be available online and in person at Belmont Recreation Center, Deep Run Recreation Center, Dorey Recreation Center and the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center beginning that
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November 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Registration for Henrico Recreation and Parks' winter programs will begin Monday, Nov. 17 for county residents and Friday, Nov. 21 for all others.