Podcasts about henrico county

Plus: A look at how Henrico County groups are trying to slow the growth of invasive plant species. Read more from VPM News:  A growing invasion: Henrico's effort to track and contain invasive plants  Federal nutrition benefit cuts hit Charlottesville's immigrant communities hard  Gov. Spanberger ousts Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich    Other links:  After years of no penalties, Richmond DPU wants the power to fine stormwater violations (The Richmonder)  One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget (Cville Right Now)  Virginia's colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul (Virginia Mercury)  As data centers boom, Virginians breathe the exhaust of 10,000 diesel generators (The Washington Post)* *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Proposed policy changes would limit homework for Henrico students; Henrico County commits $900,000 to new homeless shelter; Coal Pit Learning Center celebrates 50 years; two people are shot at a Henrico apartment complex.Support the show

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting t Richmond International Airport's renovations plans, new management taking over the Richmond social club Common House, and the soon-to-be demolished former Best Products headquarters in Henrico County.

Read more from VPM News:  Richmond City Council approves budget changes  Henrico County begins demolition of Best Products building    Other links:  Fired Norfolk housing head directed no-bid contracts to former associates for 2 years (WHRO News)  Blue crabs spotted in James River amid drought conditions (12 On Your Side)  Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence (Virginia Mercury) West Virginia's governor courts data center industry as Virginia mulls ending tax exemptions (Cardinal News)  U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Chesterfield bank robbery, 'geofence' case (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

How safe is the air we breathe in Henrico County?; two with Henrico ties among eight to be honored by the YWCA of Richmond's Outstanding Women Awards; HCA Virginia officials mark Black Maternal Health Week; Gov. Spanberger, General Assembly at stalemate about establishment of legal cannabis market in Virginia.Support the show

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about Henrico County's effort to gather public input on the Brook Road Corridor and Best Products, the legal outcome between connected with the Lake development in Chesterfield County and the legal battle between a Scott's Addition strip club and three former performers.

Read more: Henrico County continues its ‘course of progress' in FY27 budget Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing (NPR News) Other links: Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority (The New York Times)* Richmond EDA approves deal allowing VCU to play at CarMax Park, but agreement with Squirrels is still required (The Richmonder) Is it time for Virginia to cut back on studies and commissions? Lawmakers are weighing it. (Virginia Mercury) New residents beginning to use old FEI facilities (CBS19) Trammell seeks to end Code Refresh, start new process (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories starting with the forced auction of the old Model Tobacco building, Richmond's proposed spending plan and a students from Henrico County sharpening their entrepreneurial skills in Shark-tank-style competition.

A partnership between Henrico County and Dominion Energy is providing free solar panels to some Henrico homeowners; a county man faces a charge in connection with his father's death; applications being accepted for HCPS' free Early Learning Preschool program; your chance to help shape the future of Brook Road and the Best Products Reimagined site in Northern Henrico; our Weekend Top 5.Support the show

Henrico County works on an environmental plan; a change to the public schools calendar; Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas will unveil his proposed budget this afternoon; space heater blamed for fire that killed Varina man last month.Support the show

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Changes to a number of GRTC bus routes, including five in Henrico, took effect yesterday; students at a number of Henrico County high schools stage walkouts in protest of ICE actions; Henrico delegate's bill to enforce minimum staffing standards for nursing homes watered down because of funding issues.Support the show

What Virginia's proposed redistricting plan would mean for Henrico County; Venezuelans in Henrico discuss the turmoil in their homeland; All Henrico Reads event to return next month. Support the show

Read more VPM News:  Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms  Proposal would let students take Brown v. Board scholarships out of state  Chesterfield touts $1.3B growth in commercial real estate value   Other links:  Rent stabilization bills backed by Richmond fail in Virginia General Assembly (The Richmonder)  Renting in Richmond is only about 20% cheaper than owning (Axios Richmond)  Richmond, Henrico County extend CARITAS shelter contract due to winter weather (WRIC)  Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak (Associated Press)  Virginia is slowly expanding access to community solar (WHRO News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond area's top business stories. This week's stories include new plans for Henrico County's long-desired arena district, starting with the demolition of the old Best Products building. Platania also runs through a full-plate of new restaurants coming to the region.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs recap of the Richmond region's top business stories for the week of December 19, 2025. This week they'll cover the $80 million purchase of Chesterfield Town Center, the arrival of a new Trader Joe's in Henrico County and much more.

Henrico supervisors scheduled to vote tonight on tougher vape shop standards; Arkansas police intercept a massive amount of marijuana headed for Henrico County; a behind-the-scenes look at the Henrico Christmas Mother program; GRTC driver charged in the death of a bicyclist struck by a bus in October.Support the show

Henrico County Pet Adoption Events - December 13 & 14 by Henrico County

VPM News Host Lyndon Germam and BizSense reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's episode they talk about a rejected housing development in Henrico County, the fate the former Best Products building and a new restaurant crafted by shipping containers coming to Richmond.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topics include the city of Richmond's efforts to refresh its zoning ordinances, Henrico County's lawsuit against the state racing commission, and the groundbreaking of an assisted living facility in Hanover County.

A community farm takes shape in Varina; hundreds turn out to community meeting to argue against planned data center complex across Henrico County line in Hanover; Henrico Too Smart 2 Start to host community conversation tonight in Eastern Henrico; Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights now underway at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.Support the show

Bill Stark interviews Terrell Hughes, Director of Public Works for Henrico County, VA, about managing change in large organizations. Hughes discusses the challenges employees face during transitions, especially moving from paper-based to digital systems, and stresses the importance of communicating the reasons for change, engaging influential team members, celebrating progress, and providing training and resources. He also emphasizes that leaders need to value expert input but ultimately own and drive decisions during periods of change.

Henrico County files suit to strip the Roseshire Gaming Parlor of its operational license; Henrico EDA names a new executive director; Startup Virginia expanding into Henrico; Virginia DMV launches Virginia Mobile ID app; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

A Virginia judge sentences a former Henrico County teacher to more than 140 years total for the prolonged and sadistic abuse of her two young stepsons. A Georgia mother is charged with murder after police found her 4-year-old daughter dead in the trunk of a car parked outside a Sam’s Club in Oakwood. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about a massive home development in Chesterfield County, the potential demolition of the Richmond Coliseum and a community led-effort to save a local gym in Henrico County.

A look at how Henrico County celebrated Divali; your chance to weigh in on the proposed school redistricting plan tomorrow night; Henrico Re-entry Council to host fall festival Friday; The Taters to perform a Halloween show Friday; 16th annual Regency Mile race scheduled for Sunday.Support the show

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense reporter Jonathan Speirs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's stories include details of the withdrawal of a data center project in Henrico County and news of the residential redevelopment of two historic churches in the Richmond.

A recent tour of a new power solution manufacturing facility in Henrico County is putting the spotlight on just how much power data centers will demand in the near future. And while both of Virginia's gubernatorial candidates know the Commonwealth's economic future is likely linked to growing data center demand, they have different ideas on […]

Nathaniel Bacon and his army of volunteers have returned from beating up on the friendly Occaneechees (Occaneechis) on the Roanoke River in southern Virginia. It is election day, and Henrico County will elect Bacon and his sidekick, James Crews, to the Virginia Assembly, which has been called into session on June 5, 1676. This episode describes the dramatic session of that Assembly, which began with Bacon's arrest and ended with he and his army holding the Assembly at gunpoint. Sir William Berkeley, governor of Virginia, demonstrates his own flair for the dramatic along the way, but by the end of this episode has taken refuge with other loyalists on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Oh, and there is a "manifesto." Never a good sign. Check out the new merch store! My Substack X – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Selected references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) James D. Rice, Tales from a Revolution: Bacon's Rebellion and the Transformation of Early America Wilcomb E. Washburn, The Governor and the Rebel: A History of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia Matthew Kruer, Time of Anarchy: Indigenous Power and the Crisis of Colonialism in Early America Nathaniel Bacon, "Declaration of the People," July 30, 1676 Nathaniel Bacon, "Bacon's Manifesto," July 1676

A woman knocks on the door, and within minutes, the man she asked for is outside dead. His family wanted answers. Detectives put the pieces together one by one to figure out this complex case.View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-knockCan't get enough AoM? Find us on social media!Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuckFacebook: /listenAOMpod | /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. This week's news includes a billion-dollar investment in Goochland County, the redevelopment of Creighton Court, Henrico County's Best Products property and a new vegan takeout spot coming to Cary Street.

Early voting started Friday in Virginia.Brad Kutner was in Henrico County where two opposing statewide candidates made an appearance and he has this report. 

Approval, and an opening date, for the Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico's Near West End; Henrico County reclaims control of the former Best Products site in Northern Henrico; Bark in the Park event raises $20,000 for homeless pets; it's Virginia Spirits Month; our birthday week continues with your chance to claim a mini power bank.Support the show

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business across the Richmond region. This week's stories include a real-estate developer's plan to build a data center in Hanover County, Henrico County's data center review process, and coverage of groundbreaking of an affordable housing community in Henrico.

Henrico County celebrates plans for a new park in the West End; today is National Night Out; back-to-school vaccination clinics planned; our Henrico Small Business Spotlight focus shines on Bloomistry.Support the show

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topic include Henrico County's stalled arena development, the relocation of a prominent accounting firm, and a local coffee company's move to major retail stores near you.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond's top business stories starting with the proposed redesign for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge, Henrico County's affordable housing trust fund, and data centers projects in Chesterfield County.

In this episode, we are talking to Daniel Singleton- ACE Center Program Manager and Lead Instructor in Fire Science/ Career Firefighter and Paramedic, Henrico Co. Division of Fire, Nathan Jones, Firefighting 1, ACE Hermitage, Landon Parent, Firefighting 1, ACE Hermitage. Like many counties across the country, Henrico County is looking to hire young people to join their special group of individuals who put their lives on the line every day. Firefighting is a noble profession, and today's discussion will give you the information you need if you are interested in joining this group of superheroes!

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's adopting new restrictions for data centers, a Lego store coming to Short Pump Town Center, and an electric car retailer expands in downtown Richmond.

Virginia's average home price has increased six percent over the last year, bringing it up to nearly $400,000. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Abigail Spanberger offered ideas to address the problem at an event in Henrico County Friday morning. Brad Kutner has this report. 

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's GreenCity development, a luxury real estate agency return to Richmond and the international expansion of a local waterproofing company.

Henrico County is loaning a top government official to the City of Richmond for several months; Henrico Police chief named to national Police Athletic League council; prominent Eastern Henrico parcel preserved from future development; Henrico EDA and Gather celebrate grand opening of Henrico Global Business Gateway location and new Gather location.Support the show

Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks from the City of Richmond; and other stories.

Henrico County is celebrating National Bike Month. Join us as we share updates related to county cycling routes, new end of ride stations at county facilities and a full schedule of bike safety events for the whole community during the month of May.

More charges introduced against a former Henrico Doctors' Hospital nurse accused of abusing babies; how to vote early in Henrico County; a meeting planned Monday about planned pedestrian enhancements along one West End road; honors for Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Dennis Bickmeier and The Original Ronnie's BBQ in Varina.Support the show

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond's water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.

Virginia transit officials recommended funding for 14 transportation projects in the Richmond region through SMART SCALE, a U.K.-based parent company of local insurance firm sells its U.S.-based business, and a global toy store plans to open in Henrico County's Olde Town Shopping Center.

The Capital Region Airport Commission recently voted to increase the daily parking rates and rental car fees at Richmond International Airport; CK Bosworth Construction is suing New York City-based Ash Hotels for work performed on the Shenandoah Mansions hotel; and the former Gusti Restaurant Equipment and Supply warehouse on West Broad Street is coming down, six years after the Gusti family relocated its business to Henrico County.

The Diamond District development is facing a new lawsuit from a former partner in the venture; Henrico County has proposed a new fiscal year budget focused on improving water service after a failure in early January; and Richmond has unveiled a new Business Portal to register businesses and renew existing licenses.

Colonel Winton ‘Dip' Spiller comes to the podcast via a connection with Paul's dad Larry (Episode 9). Colonel Winton Spiller was born in Hanover, Virginia and grew up in the Richmond area, mostly on a farm in Henrico County. They talked about how he got his nickname Dip, what his schedule was like growing up on a farm and him remembering when they first got a television. Dip graduated high school and went to Virginia Tech and was in the Corps of Cadets. They discussed his likes and dislikes about being in the Corps at VaTech and how he became active duty United States Army after he graduated in 1960. Dip and Paul spoke about his thirty year career in the U.S. Army which included two tours of duty in Vietnam during the war. They discussed his progression through the ranks, his times in Vietnam as well as some of his state side assignments. They finished by talking about his four sons and his grandchildren.