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.

H.E.A.R.T visits with members of the student Youth Council. These Henrico County Public Schools high school students share why they joined H.E.A.R.T and what is important to them about the environment. So, join us as we listen to their solutions and ideas on how we can protect and preserve the natural environment. Go Green!

H.E.A.R.T. is excited to announce the inaugural Community Impact Grants program. This podcast will explain the details of this program that offers financial assistance to non-profit organizations that are looking to help our local environment.

H.E.A.R.T. visits with Henrico‘s Fire Marshal, Justin Finan, and Deana Williams from the Department of Public Works to find out the connection between the Division of Fire and the environment. Once again, we discover another resource the county offers to help Henrico become a more sustainable and environmentally responsible community.

To celebrate the first year of activities at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, Dennis takes the podcast on the road to the facility, where he visits with some of the people who helped make the past year so successful. You'll heard behind the scenes stories about what it takes to host youth sporting events, high school graduations and even the A-10 Women's Basketball Championship. For more information about upcoming events, or if you'd like to host your event at the facility, visit https://www.henricocenter.com/

H.E.A.R.T. is offering a pilot drop-off composting program for county residents. This program will reduce the amount of solid waste in landfills and provide useful materials for landscaping and agriculture. From November 1 – 8 the county will be holding a Pumpkin Composting Kickoff Event at both Henrico County Public Use Areas. Beginning November 9, compostable food waste can be dropped off at these same locations. So, listen and learn how composting can be beneficial for the community and the environment.

In Episode 10, Jay Howell from the Richmond Strikers discusses the soccer scene in Richmond, the future of the sport, and the Jefferson Cup - one of the most prestigious soccer tournaments in the United States.

Dennis shares the studio with NOVA Aquatics' Director of Operations & Facilities to talk expansion, Olympics and more.

On this episode of Henrico Happenings, we explore all the details of an exciting free music event, Soulful Sunday! Victoria is joined by Julian Charity and Aziah Bell from Henrico Recreation & Parks, who discuss what to expect and how you can make the most of this community gathering that celebrates African American heritage. The festivities will include a vendor fair, food trucks, musical performances, a DJ and activities for people of all ages! Soulful Sunday Eastern Henrico Recreation Center Sunday, September 15, 2024 3pm - 7pm

Showtime, All the Time host Dennis Bickmeier has a lively conversation with local sports advocate and expert Todd "Parney" Parnell in this episode.

Showtime. All the Time - Ep. 7: Lane Casadonte - Sports Director WTVR by Henrico County

Our guests for this episode of the H.E.A.R.T. podcast are Steve Yob, Henrico's Deputy County Manager for Community Operations, and Sarah Stewart, REME Program Specialist for Plan RVA. Learn how a comprehensive eco-friendly plan is in the works to positively change the environment in your own backyard and how your voice can make a difference. "They call it a climate pollution reduction plan, but the focus in many ways is on greenhouse gas reduction," Stewart said "and then the reduction of the associated air pollution that you might see."

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.