Andy Farmer from Virginia Energy Sense joins Kristin and Victoria with some helpful tips to help you save money on your energy bills this winter.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the most traveled times of the year. Before you hop on a flight at Richmond International Airport, listen to our Henrico Happenings podcast.

Airport president and CEO Perry Miller offers tips to help you get to your destination smoothly. He also shares details about projects underway at the airport that will make flying the friendly skies even better.

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Henrico voters can participate in the 2022 bond referendum — a proposed $511.4 million investment in our schools, parks and other public facilities. Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas and Henrico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Amy Cashwell explain what a yes vote means for our community.

Election day is just around the corner and this year Henrico County voters will have the opportunity to participate in a bond referendum to approve more than $511 million in funding for proposed county capital projects. Brandon Hinton, Deputy County Manager for Administration, joins the podcast to discuss the four questions on the ballot. For even more information on the topic, visit https://henrico.us/bonds/

Terrell Hughes, Director of Public Works, joins the podcast to discuss a variety of transportation projects that will impact the county and its residents. He's talking about sidewalks, bike lanes, even bus shelters! These are just a few of the projects that are planned or in some cases, already under construction around the area.

June's podcast guest is Dennis Bickmeier, Executive Director of the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority. He talks about the impact sports tourism has on the county, and gives an idea of future plans for facilities.

If the calendar says May, that means Summer is right around the corner! Heather Grubb, Events Manager for Henrico Recreation and Parks, joins the podcast to talk about some of the fun things planned for Henrico over the next few months. Whether it's Memorial Day, Juneteenth or July 4th, Recreation and Parks has something for everyone!

For more information visit https://henrico.us/rec/

April’s podcast shines a light on a fundraiser that ultimately benefits vulnerable children in our community. Home for Good is hosted by Henrico CASA – an organization that advocates in court for abused and neglected children.

For a $5 donation, you get the chance to win one of five custom-built playhouses. Those playhouses go on display at Short Pump Town Center on April 22.

More info: https://henricocasa.org/homeforgood/

To help celebrate Women's History Month, Kristin and Victoria are joined by Henrico County Sheriff Alisa Gregory. She is the first female, and African American elected Sheriff in the county's history. Sheriff Gregory talks about her many years in the Sheriff's Office and whet she likes about her role.

Sheila Minor, Finance Director for Henrico County, talks with Kristin and Victoria about the 2 + 2 Tax Relief program. The Henrico County Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal that would give property owners a one-time credit on their real estate taxes and reduce this year's real estate tax rate.