Henrico Happenings

This episode of Henrico Happenings is all about upcoming high school graduations. Victoria is joined by Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications for Henrico County Public Schools. The Class of 2024 will be the first seniors graduating at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, so things will look different this year. Do you have questions about where to park or what is allowed in the facility? Those questions and many more are answered here. For more information about what to expect on the big day, visit https://www.henricoschools.us/

Members of the Henrico County Department of Public Works Mosquito Section visit the H.E.A.R.T. podcast with tips to help residents enjoy the great outdoors without being bugged by mosquitoes. This “Mighty Crew” can help you fight the bite in your neighborhood by offering property inspections, educational materials, school visits and knowledge based non-chemical treatment solutions. For more information visit https://henrico.us/works/engineering-environmental-services/mosquito-info/ You can also call (804) 226-6453 or email swi_info @henrico.us

May is National Bike Month, and this episode of the H.E.A.R.T. podcast is focused on the benefits of cycling. Sydnei Douglas and Ryan Levering talk about the different ways riding a bike can not only reduce impact on the environment, but also improve your mental and physical health.

Our guest for this episode of the H.E.A.R.T. podcast is Kristin Owen, Henrico's Floodplain & Dam Safety Manager. She shares information about Henrico Public Works programs intended to inform residents about flood risk, as well as mitigation plans to help reduce those risks. Updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which went into effect on April 25, 2024, are available online at https://henrico.us/works/design/floodplain/map-updates/. In addition, Henrico has joined the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) flood program, allowing qualified residents to receive a 25% discount on their flood insurance premiums beginning in October 2024. Information on this program can be found at https://henrico.us/works/design/floodplain/.

Dennis sits down with Will Driscoll, Executive Director of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, as he prepares to welcome its newest class of legends at the Henrico Sports & Events Center.

On the latest episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Brandon Hinton, Deputy County Manager for Administration. The two discuss some of the highlights from Henrico County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

Join H.E.A.R.T. as we discuss the benefits of trees, the unsung natural heroes of the environment, that are vital to the balance of the world’s ecosystem. They clean the air, provide habitat for wildlife, are a source of building materials and offer a natural environment for people to improve their mental and physical well-being.

Episode #5 of Showtime, All the Time features Hunter Leemon, of Sportable, who is leading the charge for adaptive sports in our region, and specifically, the National Wheelchair Basketball National Championships, coming to the Henrico Sports & Events Center in April.

Henrico County recently held its 65th Student Government Day. We spoke with Deep Run senior, Anooshka Pendyal, to get her thoughts about shadowing members of Henrico's Public Relations team, her presentation to the rest of the group and completing her first video projects.

Have you ever thought about working for Henrico County and having a career in local government? If so, this episode of Henrico Happenings is for you! Victoria is joined by Whitney Crain and Lauren Taylor, both from the Henrico County Human Resources department. Topics covered include benefit offerings, leadership development, and where to apply for a potential career with Henrico County. For more information visit https://henrico.us/hr/