T-Mobile is expanding and relocating its Henrico County operations, adding significantly to its local workforce and investing millions to renovate a vacant building in eastern Henrico.
Continue reading T-Mobile to add hundreds of jobs to its Henrico customer center
County to provide $25,000 grant for land acquisition, fundraising assistance
Henrico County will contribute $25,000 to a local nonprofit organization to support its acquisition of historic Woodland Cemetery and will provide ongoing assistance in fundraising for grounds maintenance.
Continue reading Henrico to support nonprofit’s restoration of historic Woodland Cemetery
Henrico County has created an online resource for residents who may be struggling to make mortgage or rent payments or may face other challenges from COVID-19.
Continue reading Henrico creates webpage to help residents tap CARES Act funding
Inmate cases stand at 70 after nearly 200 were recorded throughout July
An outbreak of COVID-19 in Henrico County’s Jail West appears to be waning as the total number of inmates testing positive dropped to 70 as of today. A total of 198 inmates had tested positive since early this month, with few exhibiting symptoms of infection.
Continue reading COVID-19 outbreak at Jail West eases
Henrico residents who are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic and are at risk of losing their rental house or apartment can apply for emergency support through the Henrico COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.
Continue reading Henrico launches rental assistance program for residents impacted by the COVID economy
A new resource is available to residents who believe they may have been subjected to illegal discrimination or harassment.
Continue reading Counties launch Know Your Rights webpages to support victims of discrimination, harassment
To celebrate Independence Day, patriotic displays will be at Dorey Park and Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park July 1-5.
The annual community celebration of Independence Day, which had been scheduled to return to Dorey Park on Saturday, July 4, has attracted as many as 20,000 people for live music, a fireworks and laser light show and other entertainment. The Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks, which organizes the event, concluded it would be unable to hold the event under current health regulations and guidelines for limiting spread of the coronavirus.
Continue reading Red, White & Lights July 4th Celebration canceled due to COVID-19
Henrico’s Confederate Hills Recreation Center has been renamed The Springs Recreation Center.
At the Board of Supervisors’ June 9 meeting, Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson recommended changing the name of the facility, which is located on Lee Avenue in the Highland Springs area. Henrico’s other four supervisors agreed to the change, which did not require a vote.
Lettering for the new name was installed on a large brick sign in the building’s front lawn on June 10.
The name change takes place amid ongoing national and Richmond-area protests regarding police violence, systemic and historical racism and the recent killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other African Americans.
Continue reading Confederate name removed from Henrico recreation center
No-contact deliveries will equip residents in the county’s central, eastern areas
Henrico volunteers and staff will distribute reusable face coverings and informational flyers to about 15,000 homes in the county’s central and eastern areas Saturday, May 23 to help residents protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading Henrico to distribute 15,000 ‘care kits’ with face coverings, flyers Saturday
First Tee hopes to bridge golf’s past, future at Lakeside landmark
The renovation of historic Belmont Golf Course is underway.
Site work started in early May as part of a $5 million project to revive Henrico County’s landmark public golf course in Lakeside.
Continue reading Belmont Golf Course renovations in motion
EDA to cover permit fees for temporary structures for outdoor dining, retail
Henrico County is offering technical support, streamlining its processes and covering certain permit fees to help businesses reopen safely under the Commonwealth’s Forward Virginia guidelines.
Continue reading Henrico offers support for businesses reopening under state guidelines
Clinic set for May 14 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, two more next week
Free COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Henrico County residents who are experiencing symptoms, even if they do not have health insurance.
Continue reading Health Districts offer community testing for COVID-19
Absentee voting by mail is encouraged; additional measures planned for June 23 election
Preparations are underway in Henrico for the June 23 primary election, and like other institutions, the election is confronting new challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading With COVID-19 in mind, Henrico readies for primary
UPDATE: At its May 12 meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the revised budget. Check Henrico's website for full budget details, or watch a series of short videos on the county's YouTube channel.
Reduces $99 million in spending while preserving tax rates, services, positions
Henrico officials have prepared a framework for a $1.3 billion proposed budget for fiscal 2020-21, eliminating more than $99 million in planned expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading Henrico submits framework for revised budget for fiscal 2020-21
Program aims to increase protections for staff, community
Henrico County has begun offering COVID-19 testing to first responders and other frontline employees regardless of whether they show symptoms of the disease.
Officials are hoping to strengthen protections for these workers and the community as well as increase understanding of how the virus spreads without carriers exhibiting the common symptoms of a high fever, a dry cough or shortness of breath.
Continue reading Henrico offers COVID-19 testing to public safety workers
Residents can watch and give comments online
Henrico residents interested in participating in the Tuesday, April 28 meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be able to provide public comments from home with the aid of a video-conferencing tool.
The meeting will take at 7 p.m. in the Government Center Board Room at 4301 E. Parham Road and will be livestreamed on the county's website.
Continue reading County supports virtual attendance, participation in April 28 board meeting
Residents also can receive regular callbacks to ensure they’re OK
The caller had a request on behalf of her neighbors and ended up sharing a craving of her own.
She contacted Henrico County’s Outreach Call Center for Older Residents on Tuesday to see if residents of her retirement community could be made aware of the new service.
Continue reading Outreach Call Center helps older residents stay connected during COVID-19
Henrico County Public Schools may be closed, but the nurses who work in them are still on the job. They’ve become frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I couldn’t see not helping in any way that I could,” explained Amy Roessner.
Continue reading School nurses partner with county employees on the frontline
Officials propose extending public comment period, delaying adoption to May 12
Henrico officials are projecting a nearly $100 million shortfall as they revise the county’s proposed budget for fiscal 2020-21 to reflect the harsh economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading Henrico looks to close $100 million budget shortfall due to coronavirus
If you’re looking to escape the monotony of countless days at home, get lost in a good book from the Henrico County Public Library (HCPL). The COVID-19 pandemic may have closed library buildings, but there are thousands of great reads accessible online.
From classics to bestsellers, OverDrive offers HCPL’s largest collection of eBooks. There are more than 100,000 choices. Members can check out up to 25 titles at a time and keep the eBooks for up to 21 days. Other options include online audiobooks, magazines, music, movies, picture books and newspapers to stream or download.
Continue reading Libraries offering eBooks and services you can access from home
Program lifts restaurants by buying meals for frontline employees
Kristin Evans got more than a delicious lunch when she ordered takeout courtesy of the county’s Nourish Henrico program.
Along with six coworkers from the Child Protective Services unit, she received a note of thanks from the restaurant, Organic Krush, plus a complimentary Flu Shot – a wellness-boosting, cold-pressed drink made from pineapple, lemon, ginger and garlic.
The CPS staff members, like police officers, firefighters and many other employees continue their work in the community despite the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The county launched Nourish Henrico to support these frontline workers as well as local restaurants that are struggling to remain open. Under the program, the county picks up the tab – up to $15 – when an eligible, on-duty employee buys a meal from a list of approved restaurants.
Continue reading Nourish Henrico strengthens ‘beautiful circle’ of support during coronavirus
—County manager, health director discuss COVID-19 outbreak, resources available for facilities
As a long-term care center in western Henrico confronts a devastating outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus among its residents and staff, Henrico County is urging similar facilities to take advantage of support and resources available from their local government.
Continue reading Henrico to nursing homes: We are here for you
Henrico County has adjusted the services available at its parks and public-use areas in accordance with Gov. Ralph Northam’s temporary executive order for residents to “stay at home” to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Continue reading Henrico makes changes at disposal areas, parks to accommodate statewide stay-at-home order
Henrico County officials have begun to brace for significant financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Anticipating sharp drops in revenues from sales, meals and occupancy taxes, officials are preparing adjustments to the current year’s budget and are revising the proposed budget for fiscal 2020-21.
Continue reading Henrico revising budgets to reflect uncertainties from coronavirus