Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Nov. 1-7, 2026
A look at the most-read articles on HenricoCitizen.com during the past week.
Taylor unseats Wittman in congressional victory, fueled by overwhelming Henrico support
Henrico commonwealth's attorney wins 46 of 48 county precincts, helping Democrats flip a longtime Republican congressional seat in Virginia's First District
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
United Airlines to begin twice-weekly nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and San Francisco
United Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights between Richmond International Airport and San Francisco in March 2027, giving Richmond-area travelers a new direct connection to the West Coast. The airline announced Oct. 30 that the new route will begin March 28, with twice-weekly flights operating on Thursdays and
Citizen Staff Reports
Henrico removes all Flock cameras, won't seek reimbursement for efforts after initially indicating it would
More than two dozen Henrico County Public Works employees spent Halloween removing all of the Flock Safety license plate reader cameras that the county had been leasing from the company, Henrico officials reported Nov. 2. Crews began at opposite ends of the county and worked toward the middle, dismantling the
Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Anger and disgust at the current administration, along with hope for change, drove many First District Henrico voters into the voting booths Tuesday
Voters who shared their sentiments before and after casting their votes on Election Day at several polling locations in Western Henrico County shared economic concerns and other anxieties about how they felt the country is being run, pushing many to bubble in a vote for Shannon Taylor. At several precincts
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
National report: Richmond’s asthma death rate is fifth highest. What’s happening in Henrico?
While it’s no secret that Metro Richmond has a reputation for allergies, a new national report suggests the region’s breathing problems run deeper. Richmond ranks fifth nationally for its asthma-related death rate, and the broader metro area ranks as the 27th worst place in the nation for
Suzanne Boothby, Special to the Citizen
'What Diwali means to me' – Henricoans of Indian descent explain the significance of a holiday sparkling with religious observances, culinary treats and tradition
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, takes place this weekend. It is one of India’s most significant festivals, celebrated for thousands of years. The U.S. Census estimates that the Indian population in Henrico County totals 16,149 residents – almost 5% of the county’s total population – with the
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Henrico's Democratic shift accelerates as Republican congressional vote totals plunge
An analysis of the 2022, 2024 and 2026 congressional elections shows Democrats expanding their advantage in Henrico, with Republican vote totals falling sharply between the presidential election of 2024 and this year's midterms
Citizen Staff Reports
Moody Middle, Tuckahoe Elementary ranked as Henrico’s best K-8 public schools by U.S. News & World Report
George H. Moody Middle recently was ranked as Henrico Schools’ top middle school and Tuckahoe Elementary as the division’s best elementary school by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News, which began ranking elementary and middle schools in 2021, released the 2026-2027 rankings of more than 100,
Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Closed Capital Region Airport Commission meeting focuses on ICE flights from RIC
In an unusually long, closed-door session Oct. 27, the Capital Region Airport Commission discussed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights departing from Richmond International Airport. For an hour, RIC General Counsel Warren David Harless addressed the 14-member body made up of elected and non-elected officials representing
Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
McClellan cruises to reelection in Fourth District, wins 39 of 42 Henrico precincts
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan easily won reelection Nov. 3 in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District, defeating two challengers and carrying 39 of the 42 Henrico County precincts included in the district. McClellan, a Democrat, had received nearly 200,000 votes, or about 70%, as of midnight, according to unofficial
Citizen Staff Reports
