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Donations, 'food bank' help as backpay is disbursed to TSA screeners at RIC

Community Vitality

Donations, 'food bank' help as backpay is disbursed to TSA screeners at RIC

Though the 44-day federal government shutdown impacting Transportation Safety Administration airport screeners at Richmond International Airport and throughout the country ended Monday, community donations and the Capital Region Airport Commission continue to help the workforce impacted by paycheck disruption. President Trump directed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Director Markwayne Mullen

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

April 2, 2026

Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico

Community Vitality

Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico

A new route to and from Puerto Rico took on a full celebratory vibe at Gate 4A March 26 at Richmond International Airport with music, food, bright balloons and gifts for the travelers. Salsa music piped into the entire Airport celebrating the inaugural nonstop flight to and from Luis Muñoz

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

March 30, 2026

Nonprofit will deliver hot meals to unpaid TSA agents at Richmond airport

Community

Nonprofit will deliver hot meals to unpaid TSA agents at Richmond airport

Break the Cycle VA, a nonprofit based in Virginia Beach, will deliver hot meals to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at Richmond International Airport who have missed paychecks during the partial government shutdown. Ralph Gil founded Break the Cycle VA nine months ago to empower youth in schools regardless of

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, and WTVR CBS 6

March 26, 2026

Tidewater Current bus route to begin east-west service through Henrico, Richmond

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Tidewater Current bus route to begin east-west service through Henrico, Richmond

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Tidewater Current, a new Virginia Breeze intercity bus route launching April 20. It is the first east-west transit service in the Virginia Breeze network, connecting Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads with Richmond,

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 24, 2026

Passengers flying to RIC from Atlanta ‘banded together’ in long security lines

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Passengers flying to RIC from Atlanta ‘banded together’ in long security lines

Passengers like Tammy Sullivan and Trella Hundley spent the night at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after missing their flights to Richmond International Airport. “I arrived at the airport yesterday [Sunday] evening at a quarter after 7. My flight was at 9 last night. They ended up taking off 5

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, and WTVR CBS 6

March 24, 2026

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In a winter marked by weather-related cancellations, RIC officials look to future construction, expansion

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

February 25, 2026

In a winter marked by weather-related cancellations, RIC officials look to future construction, expansion

Dining

Restaurant Watch

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January 8, 2026

Restaurant Watch

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Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando

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December 4, 2025

Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando

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JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026

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December 3, 2025

JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026

Community Vitality

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 27, 2025

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting

RIC to host 5th annual 'P.O.W.E.R.' procurement forum Nov. 21

Business

RIC to host 5th annual 'P.O.W.E.R.' procurement forum Nov. 21

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 20, 2025

Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

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Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 12, 2025

Flight cancelations and delays at Richmond airport amid government shutdown

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Flight cancelations and delays at Richmond airport amid government shutdown

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 11, 2025

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting

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'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 7, 2025

Flight restrictions at major airports could impact Richmond International Airport travelers

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Flight restrictions at major airports could impact Richmond International Airport travelers

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 6, 2025

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

Government

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

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 31, 2025

ICE deportation flights, government shutdown’s impact on federal workers hang over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting

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ICE deportation flights, government shutdown’s impact on federal workers hang over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 29, 2025

Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver

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Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 17, 2025

GRTC ends Route 56 service in Eastern Henrico Oct. 17, following expansion of LINK zone

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GRTC ends Route 56 service in Eastern Henrico Oct. 17, following expansion of LINK zone

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 16, 2025

Richmond airport isn't showing Noem's government shutdown video

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Richmond airport isn't showing Noem's government shutdown video

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 14, 2025

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

Government

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 14, 2025

Officer injured trying to arrest 20-year-old man at Richmond airport

Public Safety

Officer injured trying to arrest 20-year-old man at Richmond airport

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 8, 2025

'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

Community Vitality

'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 1, 2025

Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization

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Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 25, 2025

Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever

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Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 22, 2025

JetBlue plane, Applebee's windows damaged during Richmond airport incident

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JetBlue plane, Applebee's windows damaged during Richmond airport incident

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 12, 2025

Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

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Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

August 23, 2025

Young chefs-in-training learn culinary creativity at Richmond airport restaurant

Community

Young chefs-in-training learn culinary creativity at Richmond airport restaurant

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 4, 2025

Airport commission green-lights public art and safety enhancing construction projects, eyes more renovations

Community Vitality

Airport commission green-lights public art and safety enhancing construction projects, eyes more renovations

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 30, 2025

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

Community Vitality

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 28, 2025

Could flights to Europe be in RIC's future? Airport official thinks so

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Could flights to Europe be in RIC's future? Airport official thinks so

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 23, 2025

Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service from RIC to Denver, Atlanta

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Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service from RIC to Denver, Atlanta

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 23, 2025

Richmond International Airport plans 24-foot-tall dogwood sculpture, enclosed rental car garage connector, native plant garden

Community Vitality

Richmond International Airport plans 24-foot-tall dogwood sculpture, enclosed rental car garage connector, native plant garden

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 21, 2025

Federal funding for RIC safety facility announced

Community Vitality

Federal funding for RIC safety facility announced

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 9, 2025

Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport

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Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 26, 2025

International flights return to RIC with launch of BermudAir service

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International flights return to RIC with launch of BermudAir service

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 9, 2025

Richmond International Airport debuts new interpretation services for passengers

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Richmond International Airport debuts new interpretation services for passengers

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 3, 2025

Inside an aircraft emergency drill at Richmond International Airport

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Inside an aircraft emergency drill at Richmond International Airport

, and WTVR CBS 6

May 16, 2025

Breeze announces new service between Richmond and West Palm Beach

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Breeze announces new service between Richmond and West Palm Beach

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 21, 2025

TSA officers protest in Richmond over the removal of workplace protections

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TSA officers protest in Richmond over the removal of workplace protections

, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

April 10, 2025

Spirit Airlines to launch new service from Richmond to Detroit

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Spirit Airlines to launch new service from Richmond to Detroit

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 31, 2025

Spirit Airlines to begin service between Richmond, NY-LaGuardia

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Spirit Airlines to begin service between Richmond, NY-LaGuardia

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 10, 2025

Richmond International Airport installs replica A-10 Women's Basketball Championship court

Richmond International Airport

Richmond International Airport installs replica A-10 Women's Basketball Championship court

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 26, 2025

Dozens of employees who provide Richmond airport services to keep their jobs

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Dozens of employees who provide Richmond airport services to keep their jobs

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 26, 2025

Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

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Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 6, 2025

Flights diverted to Richmond airport after deadly midair collision in DC

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Flights diverted to Richmond airport after deadly midair collision in DC

, and WTVR CBS 6

January 30, 2025

Widespread water issues reported throughout Eastern, Northern Henrico

Henrico water crisis

Widespread water issues reported throughout Eastern, Northern Henrico

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 7, 2025

Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint

Public Safety

Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18

Community

Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

TSA canine 'Hary' from Richmond International Airport stars in agency's 2025 calendar

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TSA canine 'Hary' from Richmond International Airport stars in agency's 2025 calendar

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2024