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Flight restrictions at major airports could impact Richmond International Airport travelers • Annual bike build takes over raceway

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Flight restrictions at major airports could impact Richmond International Airport travelers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will begin limiting flights at 40 major airports nationwide starting Friday due to air traffic controller shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Click here to read more

Annual bike build takes over raceway
More than 100 volunteers gathered at Richmond Raceway Nov. 1 to assemble 550 new bikes as part of the Bikes for Kids program. Founded in 2002 by Dee Nuckols, the program distributes hundreds of bikes annually to Christmas Mothers across central Virginia, and also partners with public schools and Jewish
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Spanberger names transition team, including Richmond Association of Realtors CEO Lafayette
Virginia Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger Wednesday named her chief of staff and a 13-member transition team that will spend the next two months helping prepare a governing agenda and administration for her. Spanberger’s “United for Virginia’s Future” transition team will include her chief of staff, Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman, who also
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
After stinging GOP losses, Youngkin pivots to legacy and transition
Outgoing governor congratulates Spanberger while Democrats celebrate largest House majority in decades
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Varina earns CBS 6 Team of the Week after defeating rival Highland Springs
The Varina Blue Devils delivered a victory over their biggest rival last week, earning them the CBS 6 Team of the Week Award for Week 10 of Final Score Friday. Varina beat Highland Springs 21-3. It was the first time the Blue Devils have won two straight over the Springers
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Restaurant Watch
OCT. 8 O’Charley’s Restaurant, 9990 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: person in charge’s ServSafe certificate expired in February and there is no other certified food protection manager for the facility; person in charge couldn’t verify that employees have been trained
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Dress up your holiday gatherings with a few succulents
Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year. Small-scale succulents provide a multitude of opportunities for
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Asian Street Food Festival planned Nov. 8 at The Answer Brewpub

The Smithereens to perform at The Tin Pan Nov. 8

Reptile Expo planned Nov. 8 at Richmond Raceway Complex

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• Author Jane Eisner to discuss new Carole King biography at Weinstein JCC Nov. 8 (RVAHub)
• High school football report: Freeman-Glen Allen matchup highlights high-stakes final week (The Richmonder)

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 6, 2025
Henrico resident named to Spanberger’s transition team; three-day holiday craftsmen show planned this weekend at Richmond Raceway; reptile expo planned this weekend; 550 bikes assembled for donation to kids in need.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
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• Democrat Abigail Spanberger, of Henrico, wins Virginia governor’s race
• Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues
• Fight at J.R. Tucker HS involved homemade weapon with razor blades

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