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Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues • Va. cuts early childhood sites ‘needing support’ in half

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Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues

One month into the federal government shutdown, Richmond International Airport Transportation Safety Administration workers are experiencing a second zero pay period impacting morale and pocketbook. Click here to read more

Va. cuts early childhood sites ‘needing support’ in half; instruction improvements ongoing
Virginia’s list of early childhood centers rated as “needing support” has been cut in half from 51 to 25 over back-to-back school years, with instruction identified as the most common aspect requiring improvement. The state education department identified the data to determine how it can improve and support Virginia’
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden among recipients of Columbia Gas Environmental Action Grant
Henrico’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of six Virginia nonprofits awarded funding through the annual Environmental Action Grant program from Columbia Gas of Virginia, in partnership with the NiSource Charitable Foundation.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
VRLTA’s ‘Ordinary Awards’ honor 2 from Henrico
Two Henrico winners were among the 24 honorees at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association’s Ordinary Awards, which celebrated the best of Virginia’s hospitality and tourism industry Sept. 8 at the Richmond Downtown Marriott.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital becomes first in region to offer new AFib treatment
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital has become the first hospital in the Richmond region to treat a patient with a newly FDA-approved system for atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects nearly 60 million people worldwide.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Crime Report: Oct. 24-30, 2025
Wilkinson Road at Sausiluta Drive, Fairfield District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with non-aggravated assault on police and being drunk in a public place Oct. 24 at 6:32 a.m. 4500 block of South Laburnum Avenue, Varina District – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Weekend Top 5
Comedian, actor, writer and producer Damon Williams will perform at The Funny Bone in Short Pump at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 and at 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. For eight years, Williams sat in The Funny
Henrico CitizenSarah Story, Citizen Online Editor
Obituaries - Henrico Citizen
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The Lawrence Olds Band to perform Nov. 18 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• New LEGO store opening Nov. 7 at Short Pump Town Center (ABC 8)
• How Virginia’s new redistricting push could impact the Richmond area (The Richmonder)
• Health insurance customers face uncertainty as open enrollment begins in Virginia (VPM News)
• Wyche's inspired Varina controls East End Showdown, dispatches rival Highland Springs (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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Henrico News Minute – Oct. 31, 2025
Metro Richmond localities join to support the region’s homeless population; new poll shows Spanberger, Hashmi, Miyares with leads in statewide races; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico County donates $100,000 to support Feed More during SNAP cuts
• Central Virginia localities fund 60-bed winter surge shelter for homeless
• SNAP cuts: Henrico County food banks and pantries brace for a surging need
• Henrico County begins process to establish local animal cruelty registry
• ‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan

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