Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Feb. 1-7, 2026

As a group of 19 Buddhist monks made their way through Henrico County on Tuesday, people in groups of hundreds began to line the icy roadways in what many would call a “once-in-a-lifetime” historic moment. The monks, who began their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” in Fort Worth, Texas this

Adopt peacefulness as a mindset – and act in a peaceful way toward yourself, those closest to you, your community and the world. That was the message Feb. 3 shared by Buddhist monk Bhikkhu Pannakara to a group of about 100 people gathered at the Virginia Randolph Education Center on Mountain

Hundreds of people turned up along Brook and Mountain roads in Henrico County Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage – a 2,200-mile journey for a group of Buddhist monks based in Fort Worth, Texas. The monks spent most of Monday in Richmond, then departed

Jada Samitt, 22, was identified by her family in Richmond, Virginia as one of the crew members who died when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off the coast of Massachusetts last week. The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday suspended its search for survivors in rough, frigid waters. “It

A Henrico County mother is demanding accountability from school officials after her daughter with a disability was allegedly strangled by a school employee at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center on the Campus of Virginia Randolph in January. Toya Nugin’s daughter was allegedly assaulted by Erin Travers, an administrative assistant

Four GRTC bus routes that serve thousands of riders in Henrico likely will be reduced in frequency starting Feb 22. The changes primarily target nights and weekend trips and are being necessitated as the result of a driver shortage. The GRTC Board of Directors still must approve them (and could

“Why hasn’t my neighborhood street been plowed yet?” is the top question Henrico County residents are asking Henrico Public Works staffers after last weekend’s storm. The county answered many residents’ questions about the slow snow and ice removal process in a “Subdivision Plowing FAQ” social media post. The

Exit 80 off I-95 along the Henrico-Richmond border near Lakeside is likely to remain open, according to a Henrico County official, following overwhelming feedback last summer as part of a Virginia Department of Transportation survey from commuters and local residents who opposed its potential closure. VDOT has been weighing changes

Virginia Democrats said they have reached an agreement within their party on how to redraw the state’s congressional map in time for the 2026 midterm elections, as a court battle over the legality of the entire process continues. “Donald Trump started it, Virginia is going to finish it,” House Speaker

Richmond-based hip-hop artist Mad Skillz won his first Grammy Award on Sunday, bringing home the trophy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. “Words For Days Vol. 1” took the honor at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a milestone victory for the Virginia artist. This is the second consecutive year