Tom Lappas

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Publisher and Editor at Henrico Citizen

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Henrico’s Tuckahoe Creek Park to expand, thanks to land donations

1 week ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

The next phase of Henrico County’s Tuckahoe Creek Park is beginning to take shape, buoyed by the donation of about 30 acres of land by two Henrico companies.
Henrico News Minute - March 26, 2025

4 weeks ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Henrico Schools officials are planning changes to teacher contracts in response to concerns; a state senator from Henrico who is seeking to become Democratic Party chair is questioned by an opponent; applications for the Henrico Junior 4-H Camp open next week; Henrico Jail East inmates get a visit from an
Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility

1 month ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Government — Henrico government — Virginia Government — Roseshire — Rosie's Gaming Emporium — Churchill Downs Inc. — Colonial Downs — Dan Schmitt — John Vithoulkas — Schuyler VanValkenburg — General Assembly — General Assembly 2025 — Top News In its seemingly on-again, off-again saga, the planned Roseshire gaming facility in Henrico County is on again, at least for now. Virginia Gov.
After delay, planned Henrico treatment and detox center nears reality

1 month ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Government — Henrico government — Health — opioid addiction — recovery — Pyramid Healthcare — Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network LLC — Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services — Michael Feinmel — Brandon Hinton — Top News When a Henrico resident is struggling with an opioid or substance abuse problem, he or she typically ends up in one of several places: jail, a recovery home, or in the temporary care of Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services or a private behavioral...
Henrico's GreenCity plans collapse as developer misses payment deadline

1 month ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Plans for a mixed-use ecodistrict that was expected to usher in a new era of development in Henrico County and provide the county with a regional entertainment attraction, in the form of a 17,000-seat arena, have collapsed.
Proposed Henrico budget would cut key tax rates, raise data center tax, provide 6% pay raise for employees

1 month ago | henricocitizen.com | Markus Schmidt |Charlotte Woods |Nathaniel Cline |Tom Lappas

Henrico County officials are planning to cut several key tax rates in the coming fiscal year, raise one that applies to data centers, give county employees a 6% pay raise and allocate money for future water resiliency countywide. County Manager John Vithoulkas made the announcements during a late morning press conference Feb. 25 at the Fairfield Area Library, joined by key agency heads and the county’s board of supervisors.
Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility

2 months ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

General Assembly 2025 — General Assembly — Roseshire — Churchill Downs — Colonial Downs — historical horse racing — Glenn Youngkin — Schuyler VanValkenburg — Top News The planned Roseshire gaming facility in Henrico’s Staples Mill shopping center would not be permitted to open unless voters in the county pass a referendum authorizing it, according to language that survived budget negotiations in the Virginia General Assembly Feb. 20.
County officials unveil Ashe mural at Henrico Sports and Events Center

2 months ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Government — Community — Henrico government — Arthur Ashe Center — Henrico Sports and Events Center — Tyrone Nelson — Roscoe Cooper — Virginia Sports Hall of Fame — Top News The late was a trailblazing giant on the tennis court and in advocating for human rights and social change. Now, the Richmond native is celebrated in a larger-than-life mural at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. Henrico County officials, members of Ashe’s family and others unveiled the mural Feb.
Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

2 months ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Despite a “Herculean effort” to maintain water service to its residents during last month’s water crisis, Henrico County’s attempts were hampered at various points by a series of errors by – and lack of prompt communication from – City of Richmond officials, a report from a consulting firm hired by Henrico concluded.
Henrico floats possibility of purchasing Richmond water treatment facility; consultant outlines 6 options for Henrico water system enhancements

2 months ago | henricocitizen.com | Tom Lappas

Henrico County officials are meeting today with counterparts from the City of Richmond to discuss options to serve the region's water customers – including the possibility that Henrico could purchase the city's beleaguered water treatment facility, help form a regional authority to operate it or even become the region's primary water supplier itself.