Construction is expected to start this summer on a 13-mile water main to ensure that all Henrico customers can be served, if needed, from the county’s Water Treatment Facility. The project was fast-tracked after last year's service outage in Richmond.

🎉Their service deserves 👏🏽! Meet the Henrico Heart of Service Awards recipients: Wayne Clevert, Mike O’Toole, Neil Malakoff, Teen Summit RVA Regional Youth Advisory Council, Opening Minds through Art, Henrico CASA, Kiwanis Club of Henrico & Keiter CPAs henrico.gov/news/2026/04...

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3:15 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...

💚Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Team collected trash from a stream & forest near the county's Training Center, on Parham Road. HEART organizes cleanups throughout the year. For details on ways to help, visit henrico.gov/heart/.

🌱Henrico County's reforestation initiative started three years ago with the planting of 180 trees and shrubs at Lake Hening. Like those seedlings, the program has grown to include nearly 18,000 trees at 19 sites, including parks, schools and other sites. henrico.gov/news/2026/04...

It's National Volunteer Week! This & every week, Henrico is proud to support giving back to the community. Need ideas? Visit henrico.gov/outreach/vol.... In 2025, Henrico's efforts attracted nearly 7,000 volunteers per month who contributed more than 83,000 hours to the community.

The Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 23 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. For links to the agenda and livestream, visit henrico.gov/planning/mee....

Henrico has found a new purpose for a landfill that has been closed for more than a decade. Learn more about the county's solar energy projects: https://henrico.gov/genserv/sustainability-division/

Saturday, April 18 – tomorrow – is the final day to vote early in-person. The three county sites will be open 9am-5pm. Can’t make it early? Henrico’s 90 precincts will open for in-person voting 6am-7pm on Election Day, Tuesday, April 21. Election info: https://henrico.gov/registrar/

Henrico residents are lined up Friday afternoon at the Henrico Government Center to cast an early ballot in the upcoming special election. Henrico’s three early, in-person voting sites – including the Eastern Government Center and Varina Area Library – are open until 4:30pm today.

Why did the tree go to summer camp? It wanted to branch out and make new friends!🤣 🍀The early-bird registration rate for the 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp ends Wednesday, April 22! To register: register.ext.vt.edu/search/publi...

McConnell Golf will acquire and redevelop The Crossings Golf Club into a premier public golf destination, under an agreement announced today with Henrico Now and Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority.

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget that provides millions in additional funding for Henrico County Public Schools, despite a drop in state aid for education. Supervisors challenged suggestions that the county isn’t sufficiently funding education. henrico.gov/news/2026/04...

Henrico & its partners are committed to improving birth outcomes for Black families. The county's Doula Program provides culturally aligned birth support workers who serve as advocates throughout a pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period. youtu.be/ElvcnRa3v8k

Celebrate Earth Day by bringing home a free native tree or shrub! Interested gardeners can pick up a free tree or shrub between noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at any Henrico County Public Library location or Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway.

The Henrico Circuit Court is accepting applications for 5 law clerks who will serve 1-year clerkships starting Aug. 9, 2027. 2nd-year law students are encouraged to apply. Candidates should send a letter, résumé & transcript of grades to Kayla Lupton at [email protected] by May 21.

Henrico County Social Services has quickly outgrown its current offices. In its main facility at the Human Services Building off Dixon Powers Drive, family visits are held in converted conference rooms and staff work in crowded offices, with as many as five people sharing a small space.

Build Henrico, the county's online system for filing permits & reporting community concerns, is getting easier to access. Starting April 16, users will no longer have to maintain a password to log in. Instead, they will sign in each time with a passcode sent by email. henrico.gov/build/regist...

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3:15 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. The agendas: henrico.gov/pdfs/manager...

Deep Run High School student Shelly Purser recalls being involved in theater from an early age, but it took a little cajoling from friends for her to sign up for the school’s speech club as a freshman.

The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee is accepting applications for its annual awards program to recognize beautiful and sustainable properties until April 30. Learn more at https://henrico.gov/news/2026/04/keep-henrico-beautiful-accepting-applications-for-land-lover-clean-business-awards-2/

Join officials from Henrico County, The Richmond Forum & Richmond Region Tourism at 11:30 a.m. for an announcement on the local students & schools that will participate in the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament. Watch the livestream: https://youtube.com/live/1zo1UxOUaYk

Nine nonprofits will receive a combined $30,700 through the 2026 HEART Community Impact Grants program to support environmental sustainability in Henrico County. Their projects include pollinator and community gardens, native plant cultivation & outdoor education. More: henrico.gov/news/2026/04...

The Henrico County Planning Commission will hold a work session at 5 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. For links to the agenda and livestream and for more information, visit henrico.gov/planning/mee....

An internship can serve as a bridge between education & work readiness! Henrico is proud to have been named a Top Virginia Employer for Interns for the 4th consecutive year. Since 2012, 15% of the county's nearly 1,100 interns have later been hired. henrico.gov/services/int....

Join Henrico Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III for a Fairfield Forum on Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. featuring U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan plus learn more about the county’s proposed budget for FY2026-27. Details are at https://henrico.gov/supervisors/fairfield-district/

Short Pump’s history, including the short-handled pump that gave the community its name, is reflected on a new mural at Short Pump Park. The images, which also touch on Henrico's history, are part of an artistic refresh of the park's decorative walls. henrico.gov/news/2026/04...

🎨🎼K Alferio has announced her retirement as president/CEO of the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, effective January. For 18 years, she "has embodied arts advocacy ..." said Leslie Olma, chair of the center’s Board of Directors. henrico.gov/news/2026/03...

Update: The deadline for applications has been extended to Monday, April 13.

Henrico County’s official website – henrico.gov – has a fresh, modernized layout and look, along with a new logo. The website rolled out today and should be seamless for users. There are no changes in how it functions or how it’s organized.

Edna Teagle and her friends invite you to walk and reflect on the journey to secure equal rights for individuals with developmental disabilities. On Tuesday, they participated in Walk with Us, a group-walking event to celebrate March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month.

The Board of Supervisors continues to welcome public comments on Henrico County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The board held a public hearing on the $1.4 billion plan ahead of its regular meeting Tuesday. Read the recap at https://henrico.gov/news/2026/03/board-recap-march-24-2026/

Henrico has shared more than 150 boxes of naloxone under a project to address the harm caused by the opioid epidemic. The boxes are available for free from cabinets at the Libbie Mill & Fairfield libraries & offices of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services. youtu.be/AA3W75TjdN0

Leadership opportunity with Henrico! The new position of HVAC & Mechanical Systems Director will oversee the design, installation, maintenance & repair of HVAC systems for facilities across general government & Henrico County Public Schools. Apply by March 30! https://henrico.gov/services/jobs/

Update: The registration deadline has been extended to Friday, April 10.

The Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road. For links to the agenda and livestream, visit henrico.gov/planning/mee....

More than 1,000 high school students from Henrico County and other parts of VA participated in the fourth Teen Summit RVA. The event, held March 14 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, was based on the theme of “Limitless," which aimed to inspire and celebrate youth through self-affirmation.

Help shape a vision for the former Best Products headquarters property & nearby Brook Road corridor! The Planning Department will hold a workshop from March 23-26 to guide potential reinvestment and redevelopment in the focus areas along Interstate 95.

The Summer Ready Resource Fair will be held Thursday, March 26 to highlight the many programs and activities available this summer for youth. The free event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake E. St. Details: henrico.gov/news/2026/03...

The Henrico Economic Development Authority on Thursday approved a contract with S.B. Cox Inc. for demolition of the vacant Best Products headquarters. The iconic eagle statues are expected to be preserved onsite, with redevelopment, or elsewhere. More: henrico.gov/news/2026/03...

The Board of Supervisors has completed its detailed review of Henrico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The legislative review sessions, held Monday through Wednesday, included presentations from all departments and agencies, including Henrico County Public Schools.

The March 19 Fairfield Forum has been rescheduled to April 9 at Wilder Middle School, 6900 Wilkinson Road. The town hall meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and will provide updates in the Fairfield District. For details and a link to attend online via WebEx visit henrico.gov/supervisors

Make way for happy campers! Children ages 9 through 13 can be registered for the 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp, which will be held July 27-31 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center: henrico.gov/.../registra...

If you buy or sell items through online marketplaces, it's a good idea to complete these transactions in safe, public places, like Henrico's public exchange zones. They're located at the Public Safety Building, 7721 E. Parham Road, & Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road.

Henrico’s annual Senior & Caregiver Resource Expo will be held Friday, March 27 to promote wellness & safe aging among older adults. The free, open-house event will feature raffles & vendors. Details: henrico.gov/news/2026/03...

The Board of Supervisors' review of the county’s proposed budget resumes this afternoon, following about 8 hours of sessions Monday. The legislative budget reviews are set to continue Wednesday & Thursday. Details: henrico.gov/budget/propo...

The Construction Meet & Greet on April 22 will give general contractors, construction management companies, & architecture & engineering firms an opportunity to learn about Henrico's procurement process & upcoming construction projects. Register by Monday, March 23. henrico.gov/news/2026/03...

The incoming storm might bring power outages, downed trees or other situations in which community members might need help. Screenshot or write down these phone numbers in case of an emergency:

The driver’s license ceremony planned for this evening has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, due to the severe weather threat. The ceremony for newly permitted drivers will be in the Board Room of the Henrico Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.

Henrico County agencies may be affected by incoming inclement weather Monday, March 16. Closures: - Noon: Libraries, parks, rec centers, courts and public-use areas - 1 p.m.: Henrico MHDS and Dept. of Soc. Services - 2 p.m.: Trash collection suspended henrico.gov/news/2026/03...