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The gobbles have it – Todd Fowler is safe! Meadow Farm's resident turkey received an official pardon from Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas just before Thanksgiving.🦃
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The gobbles have it – Todd Fowler is safe! Meadow Farm's resident turkey received an official pardon from Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas just before Thanksgiving.🦃
Progress update: The construction of the second entrance to Glover Park is underway! 👩🔧
Shared-use pathways and the second park entrance on Woodman Road are currently being paved. This portion of the project is expected to be completed in December.
Shared-use pathways and the second park entrance on Woodman Road are currently being paved. This portion of the project is expected to be completed in December.
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Progress update: The construction of the second entrance to Glover Park is underway! 👩🔧
Shared-use pathways and the second park entrance on Woodman Road are currently being paved. This portion of the project is expected to be completed in December.
Shared-use pathways and the second park entrance on Woodman Road are currently being paved. This portion of the project is expected to be completed in December.
An original painting of education pioneer Virginia E. Randolph has come home on a loan from Hampton University. Sidney Dickinson's work was commissioned after Randolph earned the William E. Harmon Award for Distinguished Achievement in Education in 1926.
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
An original painting of education pioneer Virginia E. Randolph has come home on a loan from Hampton University. Sidney Dickinson's work was commissioned after Randolph earned the William E. Harmon Award for Distinguished Achievement in Education in 1926.
For Henrico, 2025 began with a jolt – a power outage in Richmond that disrupted water service to thousands of county households. The year brought a project to prevent future outages plus scores of groundbreakings & ribbon-cuttings. Details: henrico.gov/news%E2%80%A6
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
For Henrico, 2025 began with a jolt – a power outage in Richmond that disrupted water service to thousands of county households. The year brought a project to prevent future outages plus scores of groundbreakings & ribbon-cuttings. Details: henrico.gov/news%E2%80%A6
The Henrico Christmas Mother will support 1,625 families this holiday season. That's up by more than 100 families, Christmas Mother Ann McGee said. The Board of Supervisors received an update on the nonprofit program at its Nov. 12 meeting. A recap is at henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Henrico Christmas Mother will support 1,625 families this holiday season. That's up by more than 100 families, Christmas Mother Ann McGee said. The Board of Supervisors received an update on the nonprofit program at its Nov. 12 meeting. A recap is at henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Henrico County officials scattered handfuls of seeds today to celebrate the start of a community farm in Varina. Farmers will be able to apply to use plots as small as a quarter- or half-acre, beginning in late fall, at runnymeadefarm.com.
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Henrico County officials scattered handfuls of seeds today to celebrate the start of a community farm in Varina. Farmers will be able to apply to use plots as small as a quarter- or half-acre, beginning in late fall, at runnymeadefarm.com.
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Henrico County and the nonprofit Happily Natural Day are gathering in Varina to announce the creation of a community farm that will be available to local growers. Join our livestream at noon from the Runnymeade property: www.youtube.com/live/rRBzqn8...
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Henrico County and the nonprofit Happily Natural Day are gathering in Varina to announce the creation of a community farm that will be available to local growers. Join our livestream at noon from the Runnymeade property: www.youtube.com/live/rRBzqn8...
Henrico Board of Supervisors Vice Chair & Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 to discuss Public Utilities, Public Works & Community Revitalization projects & school redistricting.
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Henrico Board of Supervisors Vice Chair & Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 to discuss Public Utilities, Public Works & Community Revitalization projects & school redistricting.
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
While SNAP recipients have begun to receive a portion of their disbursements, families and food banks will need a few weeks to recover from the federal government shutdown. Community members can help their neighbors (and prepare for the holiday season!) with continued support for Feed More.
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
While SNAP recipients have begun to receive a portion of their disbursements, families and food banks will need a few weeks to recover from the federal government shutdown. Community members can help their neighbors (and prepare for the holiday season!) with continued support for Feed More.
Henrico Chief of Staff Cari Tretina has been appointed executive director of the Henrico Economic Development Authority.
"Cari brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership and innovation," EDA Chair Edward S. Whitlock III said.
More: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
"Cari brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership and innovation," EDA Chair Edward S. Whitlock III said.
More: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Henrico Chief of Staff Cari Tretina has been appointed executive director of the Henrico Economic Development Authority.
"Cari brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership and innovation," EDA Chair Edward S. Whitlock III said.
More: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
"Cari brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership and innovation," EDA Chair Edward S. Whitlock III said.
More: henrico.gov/news/2025/11...
Henrico's government offices & courts will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Join us in honoring all who have served in our nation's armed forces.
Trash pickup will not occur. It will resume Wednesday, Nov. 12 on a 1-day delay through the week. The public-use areas will be open Tuesday.
Trash pickup will not occur. It will resume Wednesday, Nov. 12 on a 1-day delay through the week. The public-use areas will be open Tuesday.
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Henrico's government offices & courts will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Join us in honoring all who have served in our nation's armed forces.
Trash pickup will not occur. It will resume Wednesday, Nov. 12 on a 1-day delay through the week. The public-use areas will be open Tuesday.
Trash pickup will not occur. It will resume Wednesday, Nov. 12 on a 1-day delay through the week. The public-use areas will be open Tuesday.
Henrico County government offices and courts will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Please join us in honoring all who have served in our nation's armed forces.
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Henrico County government offices and courts will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Please join us in honoring all who have served in our nation's armed forces.
With its new second level, the NOVA Aquatics Center-Regency is poised to compete for large, prestigious swim meets to further enhance sports tourism in Henrico. The expansion provides mezzanine seating for 1,000 spectators, a larger swim shop & a community room.
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
With its new second level, the NOVA Aquatics Center-Regency is poised to compete for large, prestigious swim meets to further enhance sports tourism in Henrico. The expansion provides mezzanine seating for 1,000 spectators, a larger swim shop & a community room.
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. & a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The meeting is being held Wednesday due to the Veterans Day holiday. Agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. & a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The meeting is being held Wednesday due to the Veterans Day holiday. Agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...
Voting has gone smoothly all day in Henrico, General Registrar Mark Coakley said. As of 2 p.m., 23% of the county's 249,864 registered voters had cast ballots today. He expected overall turnout to reach 60% - slightly higher than the 59% from '21. Polls will be open until 7 p.m.
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Voting has gone smoothly all day in Henrico, General Registrar Mark Coakley said. As of 2 p.m., 23% of the county's 249,864 registered voters had cast ballots today. He expected overall turnout to reach 60% - slightly higher than the 59% from '21. Polls will be open until 7 p.m.
It's Election Day! Voting is well underway as the polls opened at 6 a.m. It'll continue until they close at 7 p.m. Henrico's general registrar reports no problems. For questions related to the general election, call 804-501-4347 or go to henrico.gov/registrar.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's Election Day! Voting is well underway as the polls opened at 6 a.m. It'll continue until they close at 7 p.m. Henrico's general registrar reports no problems. For questions related to the general election, call 804-501-4347 or go to henrico.gov/registrar.
Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day! Here’s what you need to know:
* Hours & polling locations: Polls will be open for voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters with questions about the location of their polling site can visit elections.virginia.gov/citizen.../i....
* Hours & polling locations: Polls will be open for voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters with questions about the location of their polling site can visit elections.virginia.gov/citizen.../i....
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day! Here’s what you need to know:
* Hours & polling locations: Polls will be open for voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters with questions about the location of their polling site can visit elections.virginia.gov/citizen.../i....
* Hours & polling locations: Polls will be open for voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters with questions about the location of their polling site can visit elections.virginia.gov/citizen.../i....
Henrico is working with neighboring localities & Feed More to ensure that the nutritional needs of residents are met. As the federal government shutdown begins to impact SNAP benefits, here's what you should know about food assistance & how you can help.
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
October 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Henrico is working with neighboring localities & Feed More to ensure that the nutritional needs of residents are met. As the federal government shutdown begins to impact SNAP benefits, here's what you should know about food assistance & how you can help.
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
Henrico voters can cast their early ballot for the general election through Saturday, Nov. 1, at 3 sites: Voter Registration offices at the Henrico Govt Center, Eastern Govt Center & Varina Area Library. Hours: 'til 4:30 p.m. today & 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday henrico.gov/registrar/
October 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Henrico voters can cast their early ballot for the general election through Saturday, Nov. 1, at 3 sites: Voter Registration offices at the Henrico Govt Center, Eastern Govt Center & Varina Area Library. Hours: 'til 4:30 p.m. today & 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday henrico.gov/registrar/
The Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to consider establishing an animal cruelty registry following a public hearing Dec. 2. The meeting also included votes to advance key projects, including a renovation of the Animal Shelter. A recap is online:
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to consider establishing an animal cruelty registry following a public hearing Dec. 2. The meeting also included votes to advance key projects, including a renovation of the Animal Shelter. A recap is online:
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
A state effort will provide food in Nov. while SNAP benefits are disrupted by the federal shutdown. In this time of uncertainty, Henrico is collaborating with neighboring localities & Feed More to ensure that residents' nutritional needs are met. Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A state effort will provide food in Nov. while SNAP benefits are disrupted by the federal shutdown. In this time of uncertainty, Henrico is collaborating with neighboring localities & Feed More to ensure that residents' nutritional needs are met. Details: henrico.gov/news/2025/10...
The region will have an additional emergency weather shelter in Richmond this winter if its main shelter on Chamberlayne Ave. reaches capacity and other conditions are met. Details about the Surge Shelter: caritasva.org/caritas-anno...
October 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The region will have an additional emergency weather shelter in Richmond this winter if its main shelter on Chamberlayne Ave. reaches capacity and other conditions are met. Details about the Surge Shelter: caritasva.org/caritas-anno...
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3:45 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3:45 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...
Henrico’s 3 early voting locations will be open the next two Saturdays – Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 – to give voters more opportunities to cast their ballot before Election Day. The locations are at the Henrico Government Center & the Eastern Government Center & the Varina Area Library.
October 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Henrico’s 3 early voting locations will be open the next two Saturdays – Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 – to give voters more opportunities to cast their ballot before Election Day. The locations are at the Henrico Government Center & the Eastern Government Center & the Varina Area Library.
Households that participate in SNAP are not expected to receive benefits beginning Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. Henrico recognizes a service disruption would pose a hardship for many.
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Households that participate in SNAP are not expected to receive benefits beginning Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. Henrico recognizes a service disruption would pose a hardship for many.