Henrico Happenings

For episode #4, Dennis is joined by the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Associate Commissioner, Candy Cage. Less than 30 days out, the A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship is the topic du jour as these two sports colleagues discuss the excitement this tourney will bring to Henrico and the region. Fast play and strong talent will bring the Henrico Sports & Events Center alive March 6-10....

This month, Dennis is joined by the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority Board chair, Steve Yob. Steve is the Deputy County Manager for Community Operations and has been with Henrico County for 20+ years. He and Dennis talk about the HSEA Board’s work over the past year and share some fun running and track stories.

Join us for another H.E.A.R.T. Podcast as we share about our most recent “Boots on the Ground” project! Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.) assembled more than 35 volunteers consisting of members of the H.E.A.R.T. committee, the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), Scouts, Master Naturalists, and local environmental enthusiasts to plant close to 180 native trees and shrubs...

In the final episode of Henrico Happenings for 2023, Victoria is joined by representatives from My Henrico Academy (MHA). Raina Vann, Henrico's Multicultural Community Liaison, as well as two recent graduates of the MHA program, share stories about what the program has to offer for those considering signing up. My Henrico Academy is a free program that engages multicultural communities with intera...

Dennis is joined by Del Harris, head boys basketball coach at Collegiate School and vice president of 804 Coaches For Change (804CFC). The organization is hosting the 3rd annual 804 Coaches For Change Community Classic at the Henrico Sports & Events Center on December 27-30. The event will feature boys and girls high school basketball teams from around the region. 804CFC looks to encourage student...

Our guests for this edition of the H.E.A.R.T podcast are interns from the Henrico County internship program. The group talks about some of their projects and what they've liked about being a part of the Henrico County workforce. You'll also hear why they think the efforts of the H.E.A.R.T. committee are so important. To learn more about the internship program, visit https://henrico.us/services/int...

The latest episode of Henrico Happenings is here to get you ready for all of the fun holiday events Henrico Recreation & Parks has planned over the next few weeks. Victoria is joined by Aziah Bell and Adam Schwartz, who share the details so you don't miss out. Whether it's a movie, concert or even a visit from Santa himself, there is sure to be something to get you feeling festive. For more inform...

In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Leslie Stephen from Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS). They discuss a number of different topics, including the three grants given to Henrico by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority. For more information call Henrico MHDS at (804) 727-8515 or visit https://bouncebackhc.com/

n the first episode of Showtime. All the Time, Dennis is joined by Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas. The pair discuss the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority and how it is helping to boost tourism opportunities in the county. Top notch facilities are a big draw so you'll also learn how the newly opened Henrico Sports & Entertainment Center is already proving to be a game changer in the...

The Henrico County Department of Finance and the Virginia PACE Authority joins H.E.A.R.T. to talk about a fantastic opportunity for businesses looking to green up their facilities. C-PACE is a long-term fixed rate loan program for qualified applicants to help them invest in their future by providing financing for a variety of improvements such as solar and renewable energy projects. Find out how y...

Eric Leabough, Director of Community Revitalization, joins Victoria on the latest episode of Henrico Happenings. Leabough explains what services his department provides to Henrico residents and talks about some of the different housing programs available in the region.

Keep Henrico Beautiful, along with Henrico Recreation and Parks, will be hosting the Plant Native! Festival on October 21 from 10am to 2pm at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park. There will be vendors, information booths and seminars for you to learn about the benefits of native species in our area. There will be a series of speakers that follow the vendor segment from 2 to 3:30pm.

In the latest episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Henrico's Finance Director, Sheila Minor to discuss tax relief. For the second consecutive year, Henrico County is taking steps to reduce the impact of rising real estate taxable values on taxpayers by providing a credit equal to two cents per $100 of taxable value. Taxpayers will receive a check equivalent to 2 cents per $100 on t...

Pollinators, like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, are the unsung heroes of horticulture. Creating a pollinator garden to attract them year-round is as easy as planting a few native plants. Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team visits with local experts to learn what a pollinator garden is and how to get started. Watch and listen to this podcast so you can find out what all the “buzz” is...

The 24th annual James River Cleanup will take place on Saturday, September 9. We are looking for volunteers to help with this effort. Osborne Park and Boat Landing will be a cleanup site in Henrico County and there will be 10 additional locations along the James to get involved in this event. Please take advantage of this environmental stewardship project.

Our guest Cari Tretina, Henrico County Chief of Staff, joins the podcast to give us a summer update about the H.E.A.R.T. committee’s progress. Get an overview of H.E.A.R.T. as well as a sneak peak of future environmental goals in Henrico County.

Central Virginia Waste Management Authority and Keep Henrico Beautiful paid a visit to the H.E.A.R.T. podcast to discuss recycling. We learned the do’s and don’ts, and how easy it can be to get started. Recycling can be fun, you’ll see why.

In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Henrico's new Advocate for the Aging, Ashlee Giles. Ashlee explains how her office is helping Henrico County's aging population by enhancing social engagement, wellness and independence. For more information: henrico.us/services/seniors agingadvocate@henrico.us (804) 501-5065

The latest episode of Henrico Happenings is focused on recycling! Kim Hynes, Executive Director of CVWMA and Jon Clary, Henrico Solid Waste Division Director, join Victoria to talk about the 95-gallon recycling carts being delivered to Henrico residents. Each single-family home in Henrico eligible for curbside recycling through CVWMA will receive a cart, at no cost. These carts replace the smaller...

May is National Bike Month and H.E.A.R.T. is celebrating with a podcast on bicycle safety. Learn how to be a safe cyclist and a safe motorist as well. Let’s get out and go biking!

In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Kristin Blalock from Henrico CASA. You can learn how to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and work with judges to help meet the needs of abused and neglected children in the area. Also hear about the Home for Good event, and how you can enter to win a one-of-a-kind childrens playhouse. For more information on Henrico CASA, visit...

Henrico County Recreation and Parks along with Keep Henrico Beautiful, shared the great news about the Earth Day Celebration 2023 coming up on April 22 at Deep Run Park. The event will focus on environmental education. This family friendly celebration will include live music, food and informational vendors, and fun and games.

Megan Brown from Keep Henrico Beautiful joins the show to talk about Vermicomposting. We discovered that Red Wiggler worms can be heroes when it comes to accelerating your home composting projects! Learn how to turn paper and kitchen scraps into valuable Black Gold for your gardens.

Henrico County held its 64th Student Government Day. We spoke with student participants to get their insights about this great day of learning about their local government.

Brandon Hinton, Deputy County Manager for Administration, talks with Victoria about the proposed budget for fiscal 2023-24. Highlights include tax more tax relief, education and public safety investments, funding for capital projects, and an 8.2% merit-based salary increase for county and Henrico County Public Schools employees