The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation honored two people, including a Varina resident, during its annual awards ceremony Dec. 11 – a highlight of the end-of-year volunteer party held at Cul's Courthouse Grill in Charles City.
Brian Birkner of Varina was recognized as the Trail Ambassador Newcomer of the Year
Richmond National Battlefield Park will host a series of events Jan. 2-5 to commemorate the 1781 British raid on Richmond. The events, held in partnership with St. John’s Church Foundation, Henrico Public Libraries, and Henrico Recreation and Parks, will feature guided tours, presentations, a colonial musical performance, and reenactor
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission will review proposed design guidelines and related zoning ordinance changes designed to allow and encourage small lot single family developments.
This would allow detached homes on lots as small as 3,000 square feet, compared to the current limit of 5,