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Richmond airport commission approves growth in 2027 budget

Community Vitality

Richmond airport commission approves growth in 2027 budget

The Capital Regional Airport Commission approved its 2027 fiscal year budget last week, highlighted by the start of 34 new capital projects totaling $148.1 million. Factoring in ongoing capital projects that will continue in the coming fiscal year, the commission earmarked a total of about $166.5 million for

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

June 2, 2026

Henrico expanding refuse collection countywide

Government

Henrico expanding refuse collection countywide

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 26, 2026

Sandston Memorial Day Parade planned May 25

Community

Sandston Memorial Day Parade planned May 25

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 22, 2026

Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancun

Transportation

Breeze to launch nonstop service from RIC to Cancun

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

May 5, 2026

Meadow Road reopens following bridge construction

Transportation

Meadow Road reopens following bridge construction

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 30, 2026

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Community Vitality

Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

March 30, 2026

Richmond International Airport fetes new direct route to Puerto Rico

Transportation

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

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 24, 2026

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

Public Safety

Henrico Police investigating overnight vehicle vandalism, larceny rampage

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 11, 2026

Henrico Police investigating overnight vehicle vandalism, larceny rampage

Community Vitality

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

Transportation

Portions of Henrico's Kain Road, Audubon Drive closed beginning this week

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 16, 2026

Portions of Henrico's Kain Road, Audubon Drive closed beginning this week

AI is improving mail service in Virginia, Postal Service says

Community

AI is improving mail service in Virginia, Postal Service says

, and WTVR CBS 6

December 10, 2025

Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando

Transportation

Frontier Airlines to offer spring break service between RIC, Orlando

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 4, 2025

JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026

Transportation

JetBlue launching direct service between RIC and Puerto Rico in 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 3, 2025

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

Community Vitality

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

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 27, 2025

Wawa to debut new Sandston location Dec. 4 with giveaways

Business

Wawa to debut new Sandston location Dec. 4 with giveaways

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 25, 2025

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

Community Vitality

'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

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

Community Vitality

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

Transportation

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

Transportation

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

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 16, 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

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

Community Vitality

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

Community Vitality

Statistics show July was RIC’s busiest month ever

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 22, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to consider development proposal on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer

Henrico government

Henrico Planning Commission to consider development proposal on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

September 8, 2025

Youngkin declares Aug. 9 statewide 'Day of Play,' with main event planned in Henrico

Recreation

Youngkin declares Aug. 9 statewide 'Day of Play,' with main event planned in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 8, 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

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 24, 2025

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

Community Vitality

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

Transportation

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

Henrico opens new pickleball courts in Sandston after more community demand

Recreation

Henrico opens new pickleball courts in Sandston after more community demand

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 10, 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

Henrico officials looking into reports of low water pressure in West End and Sandston

Government

Henrico officials looking into reports of low water pressure in West End and Sandston

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 7, 2025

Henrico Rotary Clubs unveil ‘Born Learning Trail’ at Taylor Farm Park

Community

Henrico Rotary Clubs unveil ‘Born Learning Trail’ at Taylor Farm Park

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 2, 2025

GRTC expanding Sandston LINK zone June 30, altering other services

Transportation

GRTC expanding Sandston LINK zone June 30, altering other services

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 26, 2025

Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport

Transportation

Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 26, 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors to consider adoption of stricter data center regulations June 10

Government

Henrico Board of Supervisors to consider adoption of stricter data center regulations June 10

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher , and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

June 9, 2025

International flights return to RIC with launch of BermudAir service

Transportation

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

Transportation

Richmond International Airport debuts new interpretation services for passengers

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 3, 2025

Second suspect in fatal Henrico crash turns himself into police

Public Safety

Second suspect in fatal Henrico crash turns himself into police

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 20, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to hold hearing on data centers, review proposals for 2 large residential developments in Varina District

Government

Henrico Planning Commission to hold hearing on data centers, review proposals for 2 large residential developments in Varina District

, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

May 13, 2025

Henrico County's affordable housing initiative helps residents become first-time homeowners

Government

Henrico County's affordable housing initiative helps residents become first-time homeowners

, and WTVR CBS 6

May 6, 2025

Henrico supervisors to weigh proposals designed to restrict large data centers to White Oak Technology Park region

Government

Henrico supervisors to weigh proposals designed to restrict large data centers to White Oak Technology Park region

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 2, 2025

Breeze announces new service between Richmond and West Palm Beach

Transportation

Breeze announces new service between Richmond and West Palm Beach

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 21, 2025

Elko Road to close at railroad crossing for a week beginning April 2

Transportation

Elko Road to close at railroad crossing for a week beginning April 2

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 1, 2025

Spirit Airlines to launch new service from Richmond to Detroit

Transportation

Spirit Airlines to launch new service from Richmond to Detroit

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 31, 2025

Iron Mountain to build data center in Henrico's White Oak Technology Park

Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain to build data center in Henrico's White Oak Technology Park

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 18, 2025

Henrico Police arrest multiple people in connection with vandalism spree that saw 34 victims in one night

Crime

Henrico Police arrest multiple people in connection with vandalism spree that saw 34 victims in one night

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 6, 2025

Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

Transportation

Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 6, 2025

Aird to host legislative update meeting for constituents Feb. 8

General Assembly 2025

Aird to host legislative update meeting for constituents Feb. 8

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 4, 2025