VPM Daily Newscast
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Categories: News, Daily, Business, Non-profit
This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.
Episodes
BizSense Beat: RRHA, Richmond water, GameStop
Jan 10, 2026VPM News Host Lyndon German and
BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss
the Rixhmons region's top businesses stories. This week's discussion includes the one
year anniversary of Richmond's water crisis, RRHA's Grace Street renovation, and GameStop closures nationwide.
Duration: 00:05:111/9/26 - Kasey Carnegie wants a “community first economy” in Virginia
Jan 09, 2026Read more
Kacey Carnegie: We’re all more alike than we think
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Duration: 00:05:48
1/8/26 - Mitchell Cornett: Southwest Virginia needs "wins in Richmond"
Jan 08, 2026Mitchell Cornett: Southwest Virginia needs ‘wins in Richmond’
Allegations of racism, retaliation at Red Onion State Prison deemed ‘inconclusive’
Chesterfield County School Board chooses new leaders — with some dissent
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Judge Orders Trump Loyalist to Explain Why She Has Kept U.S. Attorney Title (The New York Times)
Virginia’s job openings on the rise with 255,000 vacancies: report (WRIC)
Venezuela strike sharpens war powers debate among Virginia lawmakers (Virginia Mercury)
Still no resolution from sheriff on Turnstile pepper spray controversy (The Richmonder)
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Duration: 00:05:471/7/26 - Curious Commonwealth: The curious case of the Bellwood Elk
Jan 07, 2026Read more:
Curious Commonwealth asks: Why is there a herd of elk in North Chesterfield?
Avula, Richmond officials detail progress at main water treatment plant
Democrats Jones, Schmidt win Richmond-area General Assembly seats
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VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes (Virginia Mercury)
For the fourth straight year, 'Vision Zero' deaths were above the 2017 baseline (The Richmonder)
Data center zoning amendment up for final approval in Campbell County (Cardinal News)
Hegseth rails against cost overruns while touring Newport News Shipbuilding...
Duration: 00:06:351/6/26 - Mayor Danny Avula’s first year in office
Jan 06, 2026Read more:
A year in review with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula
Best of 2025: A year in photography across the commonwealth
John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis
Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026
House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members' child care costs in 2026
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U.S. Navy blockade off coast of Venezuela will continue despite Maduro's capture (WHRO News)
After Virginia judges’ misconduct became public, lawmakers reinstated secrecy (Virginia Mercury)
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Duration: 00:09:171/5/26 - John McAuliff says data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis
Jan 05, 2026Read more
John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis
House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members' child care costs in 2026
Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026
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Duration: 00:05:451/2/26 - Stacey Carroll says Virginia needs ‘innovative ways’ to deal with federal cuts
Jan 02, 2026Read more
Stacey Carroll: Virginia needs 'innovative ways' to deal with federal cuts
Data: Virginia's early childhood education providers are succeeding
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Duration: 00:05:4612/30/25 - May Nivar on maintaining Virginia's way of life while encouraging growth
Dec 30, 2025Read more
May Nivar: Maintaining Virginia's way of life while encouraging growth
How one Richmond program elevates soul food and health
Best of 2025: VPM News staff's favorite local journalism
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Duration: 00:05:4912/29/25 - Lindsey Dougherty says Virginia needs investment in housing, infrastructure
Dec 29, 2025Read more
Lindsey Dougherty: Virginia needs investment in housing and infrastructure
This Ashland resident is bridging the bilingual gap in Hanover
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Duration: 00:05:5012/23/25 - Richmond author Lee Allen is celebrating 30 years of ‘The Special Guest’
Dec 23, 2025Read more
Richmond author Lee Allen is celebrating 30 years of ‘The Special Guest’
Runnymeade Community Farm to help preserve small-scale farming in Varina
Glow Big or Glow Home turns holiday festivities into Chesterfield tourism
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Duration: 00:09:3512/22/25 - Leslie Mehta says affordability is the name of the game
Dec 22, 2025Read more
Leslie Mehta: Affordability is the name of the game
Retail cannabis market appears set to finally hit Virginia in 2026
Mutual aid fills the gaps as ICE arrests surge across Virginia
VPM News Short: Virginia Delegates, Class of 2026
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Duration: 00:05:4012/21/25 - The University of Virginia is getting a new president
Dec 21, 2025Read more
UVA board selects Scott Beardsley as new president
Updated: Virginia ABC grants Roseshire gambling parlor limited liquor license
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Santa Claus’ bone fragment is at a Northern Virginia Catholic church (WAMU)
Transcript: Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger represents a series of Virginia firsts (NPR)
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Duration: 00:03:16BizSense Beat: Chesterfield Town Center, Centra Logistics, Trader Joe's
Dec 20, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs recap of the Richmond region's top business stories for the week of December 19, 2025. This week they'll cover the $80 million purchase of Chesterfield Town Center, the arrival of a new Trader Joe's in Henrico County and much more.
Duration: 00:05:1512/19/25 - State regulators will consider an appeal for a proposed Chesterfield gas plant
Dec 19, 2025Read more
Regulators to consider appeal against Dominion Energy natural gas plant
Spanberger, Virginia Democrats eye affordability bills — on a budget
Holiday travel expected to break records again in 2025
Updated: Virginia ABC grants Roseshire gambling parlor limited liquor license
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Metro needs more money. Will Virginia deliver? (WAMU)
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 (The Associated Press)
Step into this Iowan's Jane Austen–inspired dream for her 250th birthday (Iowa Public Radio)
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Duration: 00:06:4112/18/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes FY27, FY28 budget
Dec 18, 2025Read more
Youngkin presents final budget proposal as governor
Budget draft partially funds Child Care Subsidy Program
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Roanoke Weighs Reparations Fund as Council Warms to Urban Renewal Apology (Roanoke Rambler)
Caroline Historical Society exhibit tells the story of county’s World War II veterans (Fredericksburg Free Press)
Newport News approves $3 million to help bring ‘major music festival’ to city (The Virginian-Pilot)*
Petersburg casino will hold job fair Dec. 18 in Richmond (The Progress-Index)*
Pittsylvania to consider being a test locality for pilot slow-m...
Duration: 00:05:2112/17/25 - Richmond to establish digital FOIA library in 2026
Dec 17, 2025Read more
Richmond City Council OKs Mayor Danny Avula’s plan for limited FOIA library
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Remembrance: Edwin “Eddie” Slipek, 1950-2025 (Style Weekly)
What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell (The Associated Press)
Virginia Dept. of Ed projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years (Virginia Mercury)
Where is Tavares Floyd? Months after being indicted, court records still list him as a fugitive (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
City ends Flock pilot program over federal data b...
Duration: 00:05:3012/16/25 - Holiday fire safety tips
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Charlie Schmidt wins firehouse primary in House of Delegates District 77
Other links:George Washington’s mansion at Mt. Vernon reopens after 2-year, $40M renovation (AP)
Brown shooting victim was pursuing dream of becoming brain surgeon (The Washington Post)*
The Mysterious Life and Afterlife of Private Fitz Lee (The New York Times)*
What is a 'tent casino'? Petersburg prepares for temporary facility to open (The Richmonder)
Faculty Senate passes resolution calling for presidential search finalists to ask for pause (The Cavalier Daily)
Va. co...
Duration: 00:05:0912/15/25 - Charlie Schmidt wins HD 77 firehouse primary
Dec 15, 2025Read more
Hanover supervisors approve 10-year parks system plan
Who's running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2026?
On the agenda: Richmond transparency proposals, Henrico vape shop regulations
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National Weather Service: Richmond forecast; Charlottesville forecast; Harrisonburg forecast
Most Va. schools meeting new state expectations, Va. education department reports (Virginia Mercury)
Kaine still sees small chance Senate could vote to extend health care subsidies (FFXNow)
Richmond’s Scott’s Addition to reinstate parking enforcement after years without (WRIC)
Trial over Confederate scho...
Duration: 00:05:27BizSense Beat: CoStar Headquarters, Heritage on Main Street
Dec 13, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss Greater Richmond's top business stories. This week's stories include information on the mystery tenants moving to CoStar's riverfront headquarters and a new restaurant moving into a familiar building in the Fan.
Duration: 00:05:0412/12/25 - Virginia could rejoin a multi-state voter data partnership
Dec 12, 2025Read more
VanValkenburg looks to return Virginia to multistate voter data partnership
Joe Casey, longtime Chesterfield County administrator, announces retirement
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Spanberger names Del. David Bulova to lead natural, historic resources (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
Dog attacks persist in Virginia prisons despite 2024 law change (Virginia Mercury)
Virginia to remove ‘sweetened beverages’ from SNAP in April 2026 (WRIC)
Virginia Beach school system is making teletherapy free for some students (WHRO News)
Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with the opening of almost...
Duration: 00:05:4712/11/25 - The Virginia State Crime Commission has reviewed almost all of Mary Jane Burton’s cases.
Dec 11, 2025Read more:
Richmond Public Schools could lose valuable Southside site to land sale
State Crime Commission has reviewed 85% of Mary Jane Burton’s cases
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Virginia researchers help track migrating monarch butterflies in more detail than ever (WHRO News)
Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth (Virginia Mercury)
Spanberger's energy, health care, housing bills coming next week (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
VUU’s accrediting probation lifted, accreditation ‘reaffirmed’ (The Richmonder)
Rasoul to explore run for...
Duration: 00:05:3812/10/25 - Special elections set for 2 General Assembly seats
Dec 10, 2025Read more
Special elections set for Richmond-area House of Delegates, state Senate seats
State water board OKs new pollution limits for James River tributaries
Henrico County approves Dominion's solar project at former landfill
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VMFA returns trafficked 6th-century terracotta fragments to Turkey (WRIC)
Perriello mounts comeback bid in Virginia’s 5th District (Virginia Mercury)
Albemarle officials call on state lawmakers to fix 'funding pie' for local road projects (The Daily Progress)*
250 years ago today, Virginians went to war against their governor (and won) (C...
Duration: 00:05:2512/9/25 - A look into the OSIG report on Bon Air JCC
Dec 09, 2025Read more
State audit validates areas of concern at Bon Air JCC
Avula, Richmond City Council kick off collaborative budget process
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Virginia businesses eye possible pivots after hemp hampered in federal stopgap spending bill (Virginia Mercury)
This is how the tiny town of Gordonsville raised millions for a new swimming pool and park (Charlottesville Tomorrow)
Top 40 Under 40: Class of 2025 (Style Weekly)
It’s only 41 feet long, but replacing this Manchester bridge is key to future projects (The Richmonder)
National parks' fee-free calendar d...
Duration: 00:05:2512/8/25 - Will Virginia Dems change the ‘right-to-work' law?
Dec 08, 2025Read more
Right-to-work reforms possible for Virginia
On the agenda: real estate taxes, transparency and cybersecurity
Nash Road extension opens in Chesterfield County
VPM News Short: 🦝🍾 Raccoon’s ABC Bender 🍾🦝
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Virginia could tweak its eviction diversion program law next year, legislators say (Virginia Mercury)
LGBT Life Center, other housing agencies brace for HUD funding changes (WHRO News)
7 deaths, hundreds of injuries linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors (NPR)
Virginia’s teacher vacancies decline again this year (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
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Duration: 00:06:26Policy Matters: December 4, 2025
Dec 07, 2025‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
This month we discuss the results of November's historic state elections and what they mean for Virginia over the next few years, what to expect from the General Assembly in their upcoming session, and we bid farewell to Chris Piper, who is moving out of the Executive Director position at the Virginia Public Access Project.
Duration: 00:08:29BizSense Beat: Westford Glen, Best Products, Virginia Transit Co.
Dec 06, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon Germam and BizSense reporter
Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's episode they talk about a rejected housing development in Henrico County, the fate the former Best Products building and a new restaurant crafted by shipping containers coming to Richmond.
Duration: 00:05:2112/5/25 - UVA’s interim president defends DOJ agreement
Dec 05, 2025Read more
UVA interim president defends federal agreement to General Assembly
Longtime public media CEO Charles Sydnor Jr. dies at 82
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Many Richmond streets to see closures for Dominion Energy Christmas Parade (WRIC)
After 36 years, suburban growth along I-95 corridor finally caught up with Del. Bobby Orrock (Cardinal News)
FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack (NPR)
Henrico County approves animal cruelty registry to prevent convicted abusers from adopting pets (WTVR)
Albemarle leaders weigh building fourth high school to ease ove...
12/4/25 - Henrico supervisors ax Three Chopt District proposal
Dec 04, 2025Read more
Charlottesville moves to acquire land parcels via eminent domain
Richmond School Board approves Armstrong-Kennedy High renaming
Shonda Harris-Muhammed steps down from Richmond School Board
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Chesapeake Bay region leaders approve revised agreement, commit to cleanup through 2040 (WHRO News)
Paint it black: Martinsville’s report on former city manager almost entirely redacted (Cardinal News)
Brown’s Island $30M renovation kicks off with groundbreaking ceremony (12 On Your Side)
Richmond cat café The Purrfect Bean closes due to flooding caused by cat (WRIC) <...
Duration: 00:06:2712/3/25 - 15th Senate District special election slated for Jan. 6
Dec 03, 2025Read more
Richmond City auditor finds nearly 50 unfixed, high-risk issues
Virginia Democrats push forward with 2026 redistricting efforts
Updated: Who in Virginia is running for US Senate in 2026?
VPM News Short: Gobbles Up
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Brown's Island gets $30M makeover: What's coming to one of Richmond's favorite spots (WTVR)
Spanberger begins Cabinet rollout with health secretary pick (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
Furry ‘suspect’ ransacks Hanover ABC store, found passed out in bathroom (WRIC)
Welcome to the new era of college admissions: AI may be scorin...
Duration: 00:05:5312/1/25 - Virginia legislators are planning AI guardrails
Dec 02, 2025Read more
State lawmakers eye flexible bills for AI usage in health care settings
Henrico selects Cari Tretina as new economic development director
Virginia could be a key state in countering Trump's redistricting push (VPM News on NPR!)
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Most Richmonders got accurate tax rebate checks, but review finds $115K in possible
overpayments (The Richmonder)
UVa secures $5.3M DoD grant to study brain injuries in military personnel (The Daily Progress)*
Advocates want answers from Tricare after a rough year for military clients (WHRO News)
New mate...
BizSense Beat: CoStar Group, GRTC transfer station, VCU dormitory
Nov 29, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topics include CoStar Group's corporate campus, the development of GRTC's central transfer station and VCU's Grace Street dorm project taking shape.
Duration: 00:05:0611/28/25 - Advisory council at odds with money committees over budget
Nov 28, 2025Read more
Youngkin advisers 'cautiously optimistic' about future tax revenues
State regulators partially OK Dominion Energy bill increases
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Official obituary of Solomon W. Jefferson (1977–2025)
Virginia drivers navigate new seat belt law, express lanes during Thanksgiving week (Virginia Mercury)
Virginians on health insurance marketplace see monthly premiums rise to ‘astonishing’ levels (Cardinal News)
Speciality schools provide unique experiences for Richmond students (The Richmonder)
Theft of $24,000 wine bottle spurs high-speed chase through Va. countryside (The Washington Post)*
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Duration: 00:05:1311/26/25 - Let’s talk turkey!
Nov 26, 2025Read more
Chesterfield County turkey gobbles up social media attention
Campus food pantries strained by disruptions to federal nutrition benefits
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11/25/25 - Richmond’s Code Refresh 2.0
Nov 25, 2025Read more
Chesterfield gives Shady Hill mobile home park extra time to fix violations
Virginia's rules for felons to regain voting rights could change soon
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Map: More than 600 Flock camera locations in Hampton Roads are public for the first time (Virginian-Pilot)*
‘It's this big, huge wall': 3-story Virginia home addition sparks building rules debate (NBC4 Washington)
Caledon State Park Completes $6.1 Million Expansion (News on the Neck)
Central Virginia groups give away thousands of free Thanksgiving turkeys (WTVR)
Some COVID babies are under...
Duration: 00:05:3111/24/25 - Richmond City may have to return $1.3M in federal funding
Nov 24, 2025Read more
Richmond may have to return $1.3M in COVID-era funding to the federal government
Ex-UVA student gets five life sentences for 2022 fatal shooting
Chesterfield gives Shady Hill mobile home park extra time to fix violations
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Faculty question the motives behind FOIA requests for course materials, text messages (The Cavalier Daily)
When and where traffic will spike in Richmond for Thanksgiving (Axios Richmond)
NPR affiliate Radio IQ hacked, broadcasts overtly racist music in Richmond area (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
Airport leaders budget for a modest...
Duration: 00:06:19BizSense Beat: Richmond Code Refresh, Roseshire lawsuit, The Virginia Home
Nov 22, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topics include the city of Richmond's efforts to refresh its zoning ordinances, Henrico County's lawsuit against the state racing commission, and the groundbreaking of an assisted living facility in Hanover County.
Duration: 00:05:0811/21/25 - UVA charged thousands for public records detailing Ryan’s ouster
Nov 21, 2025Henrico state of the county address; Virginia could require license to buy a gun; Democrats file bill to raise minimum wage; and more.
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Questions remain in dispute over Jim Ryan’s exit at UVA
Duration: 00:04:2411/20/25 - Gas rates rising in Richmond
Nov 20, 2025Read more
Gas rates rising faster than inflation in Richmond
Petersburg’s first casino is set to open early next year — in a tent
Demand grows at Virginia food banks amidst federal cuts
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Immigration attorney: Hampton Roads likely next target for immigration agents, already in Raleigh area (WAVY)
DEI cuts at Virginia Tech total more than $8 million (Cardinal News)
Democrats brace for quick special election in deep-blue Senate District 15 (Virginia Mercury) Spanberger hears state budget challenges at House retreat (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail reopen after Shenandoah w...
11/19/25 - Hanover, Henrico residents oppose new data center
Nov 19, 2025Read more
Residents voice opposition to Hanover data center proposal
New documentary looks back at World War II from one family’s perspective
Watch “She said, he said” over UVA president’s resignation (VPM on YouTube)
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
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Virginia drought conditions (Department of Environmental Quality)
‘This is BS’: Councilmembers frustrated by budget surplus a month after voting against lowering real estate taxes (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
A lawyer for the city said he didn’t ask for the sea...
Duration: 00:05:0011/18/25 - RPS planning to overhaul aging buildings
Nov 18, 2025Richmond Public Schools outlines framework for 10-year facilities upgrade
Updated: SCOVA declines review of Youngkin's university appointments
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The Town of Louisa faced five resignations in less than a year. Now it’s trying to rebuild (Charlottesville Tomorrow)
Plan for dedicated Metro funding wins support from key D.C. region leaders (FFXNow)
Meet the man who keeps Staunton's one-of-a-kind Wurlitzer organ in tune (Staunton News Leader)*
Moton set to hold first Museum Store Sunday Nov. 30 (The Farmville Herald)*
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for R...
Duration: 00:05:2011/17/25 - Everybody’s writing letters about UVA’s president search
Nov 17, 2025Read more:
Former UVA President Jim Ryan disputes rector's account of his resignation
Spanberger, Youngkin spar over UVA board appointments, president search
St. Joseph’s Villa opens rapid rehousing center in Henrico County
On the agenda: Richmond zoning refresh, Albemarle road extension
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Higher SOL cut scores coming, but not this year, Virginia board says (Virginia Mercury)
RPS resumes work on a master facility plan as needs continue to grow (The Richmonder)
As electric bills and demand rise, is Virginia's energy crisis...
Duration: 00:05:49BizSense Beat: Final Gravity Brewing, Manchester property purchase
Nov 15, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories. This week's stories include the sale of the beloved Lakeside Avenue brewery Final Gravity Brewing Co. and an out-of-state developer's Southside property purchase.
Duration: 00:05:0311/14/25 - Chesterfield County students could get a new school holiday
Nov 14, 2025Read more
VCU changed scholarship for descendants of the enslaved to align with anti-DEI policies
Federal judge rules ICE unlawfully detained immigrant teens without bond
Chesterfield parent launches push to make Diwali a CCPS holiday
Inside VPM’s new Downtown Richmond HQ
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Bon Air jail guard pleads to sexually assaulting underage inmate but gets no prison time (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
Virginia’s probe into public universities’ displacement of Black neighborhoods no longer theoretical (Virginia Mercury)
Flight disruptions at Richmond International Airport ease as government s...
Duration: 00:05:0511/13/25 - SNAP recipients should recieve benefits today
Nov 13, 2025Read More:
Youngkin says a portion of SNAP benefits should be paid out Thursday
Richmond School Board approves collective bargaining changes
Richmond City Council creates city’s first rental inspection program
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Spanberger asks U.Va. Board of Visitors to delay appointment of new president (The Cavailer Daily)
City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit (The Richmonder)
Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay] (Virginia Mercury)
Former US Rep...
Duration: 00:06:4511/12/25 - Richmond Tree Week sees hundreds of trees planted
Nov 12, 2025Read more
Kaine says protecting Virginia federal workers behind vote to end shutdown
Reforest Richmond’s Tree Week plants the seeds of a greener city
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Goochland supervisors OK controversial data center district proposal
With SNAP benefits at risk, a guide on where to donate food, money and resources in RVA
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11/10/26 - Richmond officials prepare for more shutdown
Nov 10, 2025Read more
After election, paid family leave approval likely next year Photo essay: Amid historic election, Virginians long for change On the agenda: Richmond rental inspection program, RPS collective bargaining Richmond prepares to weather continuing federal shutdownOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:05:34BizSense Beat: Diamond District, Shamin Hotels, RVA's Top 25
Nov 08, 2025VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they dive in into a local law firm looking to move into the Diamond District, the region's largest hotelier's investment in Chesterfield County and BizSense's annual ranking of the top businesses in the region.
Duration: 00:04:5611/7/25 - Virginia Dems prepare for 2026 after election "tsunami"
Nov 07, 2025Read more
Virginia Democrats plan to capitalize on 2025 'tsunami' Bill Lupoletti, WRIR co-founder, remembered as ‘passionate connector’ Chesterfield County names interim supervisor to replace Jim Holland Former Newport News teacher shot by her 6-year-old student wins a $10M jury verdictOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:05:1111/6/25 - Democrats continue to sweep Virginia elections
Nov 06, 2025Read more:
SCOVA hears arguments in suit over Youngkin's university board appointments Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she'll defy Trump's 'bad policies' ICYMI: What will the 2026 House of Delegates look like?Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:08:0111/5/25 - Abigail Spanberger wins, Winsome Earle-Sears concedes
Nov 05, 2025We’re only going to say this once: All results remain unofficial until certified by the state.
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Democrats sweep Virginia's statewide offices, expand House majority Results: What will the 2026 House of Delegates look like? Jason Miyares concedes in attorney general race to Democrat Jay Jones Watch the moment VPM News announced Spanberger’s win on-air (YouTube) Watch highlights from Abigail Spanberger’s victory speech (Instagram) View Virginia’s Election Day statewide in our photo galleryOther links
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Duration: 00:05:0311/4/25 - Happy Election Day, Virginia!
Nov 04, 2025Psst! Tonight (Nov. 4), we’ll be broadcasting live updates on VPM News — however you listen.
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VPM News' 2025 election coverage VPM News’ FAQ to voting in Virginia Check your voter registration and polling place Listen to the VPM News radio stream on our website (or direct) Policy Matters: October 30, 2025Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:05:1811/3/25 - Where does Virginia’s next governor stand on child care?
Nov 03, 2025Read more
Where do Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger stand on child care? How to vote in Tuesday’s elections Virginia Senate votes to propose redistricting amendment Obama supports Spanberger at Norfolk rally during campaign's final daysOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:07:02Policy Matters: October 30, 2025
Nov 02, 2025‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
BizSense Beat: Ryan Homes, Richmond Coliseum, John Rolfe YMCA
Nov 01, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about a massive home development in Chesterfield County, the potential demolition of the Richmond Coliseum and a community led-effort to save a local gym in Henrico County.
Duration: 00:05:1410/31/25 - Has Richmond always been this big on Halloween?
Oct 31, 2025Today's the last day for VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign! Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Has Richmond always been a Halloween town? Health insurance customers face uncertainty as open enrollment begins Latino candidates look to shape Virginia's political future Richmond’s elections office works to win back voter trust in 2025Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:09:3810/30/25 - Virginia House passes amendment text along party lines
Oct 30, 2025A first look at cannabis sales in Virginia sheds light on pot preferences in the commonwealth; and a technology overhaul means layoffs for Goochland-based CarMax.
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House of Delegates passes redistricting amendment Tazewell judge denies injunction against GA redistricting effort Blue Ridge Area Food Bank reports record levels of food insecurityNote: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Duration: 00:05:2810/29/25 - Virginia Dems file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
Oct 29, 2025Plus: Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveils a new state-run emergency nutrition assistance program.
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Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft Youngkin unveils state-run emergency nutrition assistance program ICYMI: VPM News' interview questions for Jason Miyares ICYMI (also) Jay Jones: Families 'desperate' for attorney general to put Virginia firstNote: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Duration: 00:07:5010/28/25 - Day 1 at the General Assembly special session
Oct 28, 2025Read more
General Assembly starts hashing out redistricting amendment for 2026
How do data centers figure into Virginia's 2025 elections?
Richmond looks for holistic solutions to gun violence
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Duration: 00:04:2710/27/25 - General Assembly to hold special session today
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Virginia moves to join redistricting trend Mehta looks to unseat Earley in Chesterfield House of Delegates race On the agenda: this week in public meetingsNote: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Duration: 00:05:13BizSense Beat: VCU and CarMax Park, PGA Tour returns
Oct 25, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's episode include details on a new agreement for use of CarMax Park, news of the PGA tour's return to Richmond and the renovation of a church located in the Fan District.
Duration: 00:04:5910/24/25 - Virginia’s General Assembly heading back to Richmond
Oct 24, 2025Plus: Gov. Youngkin declares state of emergency over lapsing SNAP funds; National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday; Preliminary results from a new survey of families waitlisted for subsidized child care in the commonwealth have been released; and other stories.
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Duration: 00:06:0110/23/25 - UVA reaches agreement with US Justice Department
Oct 23, 2025In other news: Richmond approves a solar panel project in the East End; a debate with an AI-generated candidate; and some military members say they’re not getting paid despite the Pentagon's efforts to move money during the shutdown.
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UVA strikes deal to pause Trump DOJ investigations Henrico unveils land-use proposal to Varina District residents Eliza Monroe Hay: The true story behind James Monroe's eldest daughterNote: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Duration: 00:05:5910/22/25 - Charlottesville civil rights pioneer dies
Oct 22, 2025UVA and White House move closer to a deal; Richmond’s new registrar tries to rebuild trust in the office after scandal; and a state commission recommends improvements to Virginia’s special education system.
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Eugene Williams, lifelong Charlottesville activist, dies at 97 'We reject the compact': UVA community speaks out at National Day of ActionNote: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Duration: 00:06:4810/21/25 - Early voting satellite locations are now open!
Oct 21, 2025Virginia’s early voting period closes on Saturday, Nov. 1. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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A measure of Virginia unemployment claims from federal employees is rising Early voting satellite locations open across Greater Richmond Virginia ELECT: Find your early voting locations DWR Asking Public to Report After Increase in Suspected Cases of Avian Influenza Fall 2025 Richmond Restaurant WeekNote: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31! Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.
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Duration: 00:05:4310/20/25 - “No Kings” in Richmond. Thousands gather to protest Trump policies.
Oct 20, 2025PLUS: UVA says no to Education Department compact; ICE releases detained Henrico high schooler.
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UVA says no to Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence'
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Duration: 00:06:41BizSense Beat: Varina data center, Mary Munford housing, Great Hope Baptist Church
Oct 18, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense reporter Jonathan Speirs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's stories include details of the withdrawal of a data center project in Henrico County and news of the residential redevelopment of two historic churches in the Richmond.
Duration: 00:04:5110/17/25 - State attorney general candidates debate in Richmond
Oct 17, 2025Republican incumbent Jason Miyares and former Del. Jay Jones (D–Norfolk) clashed Thursday night at the University of Richmond on energy, civil rights, crime, immigration, affordability and the role itself.
It was the first and only public debate between the candidates this cycle, mirroring last week's sole debate between the gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger.
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Attorney general candidates debate role in civil rights, criminal justice reform Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard troops for anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests The two wildcards shaping the tail end of the Virgin... Duration: 00:11:5510/16/25 - Charlottesville School Board hopefuls discuss school resource officers
Oct 16, 2025Also: State employees are being furloughed due to the federal shutdown; Richmond Public Schools hits graduation rate highs; Chesterfield Supervisor Jim Holland dies at age 73 — and more Central Virginia news.
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Longtime Chesterfield supervisor Jim Holland dies at 73Richmond City Council votes down real estate tax relief proposal
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Duration: 00:05:5510/15/2025 - Gov. Youngkin withholds details about paused, cancelled federal grants
Oct 15, 2025Plus: Richmond R&B singer D’Angelo, dead at 51; Albemarle County School Board candidates weigh in on school resource officers; and Richmond City Council votes to keep current property tax rate.
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Duration: 00:06:2510/14/25 - Virginia had the highest rate of utility service disconnections in 2024
Oct 14, 2025Plus: Charlottesville tourism spending is up; Virginia Department of Health tweaks vaccine recommendations; FOIA proposal to be heard at Richmond City Council's meeting tonight; and other stories.
Duration: 00:05:5310/13/25 - Richmond City’s registrar discusses recent vote errors
Oct 13, 2025More than 10 years after he left his job in the City of Richmond’s elections office, David Levine has returned to lead it as the general registrar. Levine took over as Richmond’s top elections administrator in July, several months after Keith Balmer stepped down — and as the city prepared for a historic election season.
VPM News Reporter Dean Mirshahi recently spoke with the registrar about his elections experience, the new role and issues the office has had since his return.
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Richmond's registrar issues ‘mea culpa’ over early voting errors What did Virginians le... Duration: 00:05:51BizSense Beat: Conex RVA, Second Baptist renovation, Outpost Richmond
Oct 11, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's top stories include details of a new venue coming to the Carver neighborhood, the renovation of the historic Second Baptist Church and Outpost new Southside location.
Duration: 00:05:0910/10/25 – The two candidates vying to be Virginia’s next governor debate
Oct 10, 2025Plus: A former elections administrator is arrested; AstraZeneca makes a historic investment in Virginia; and the University of Virginia responds to funding threats.
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Published Sept. 22: VPM News' interview questions for Winsome Earle-Sears Published Sept. 23: Abigail Spanberger's interview with VPM NewsOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:06:5910/9/25 - It’s Richmond Folk Festival time!
Oct 09, 2025VPM Music will be livestreaming this year’s festival at 107.3 FM or 93.1 FM, as well as online at VPM.org/folk. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:05:3810/08/25 — Richmond to request state funding for water system upgrades
Oct 08, 2025Plus: Richmond Public Schools approves collective bargaining changes; The Virginia Department of Energy has launched a tool to help customers cut electricity costs; and other stories.
Duration: 00:05:28Francine returns home to Richmond’s West Broad Lowe’s
Oct 07, 2025Plus: Former Richmond City Council candidate Tavares Floyd indicted on election fraud charges; AG Jason Miyares on Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones; and other stories.
Duration: 00:05:4710/6/25 — Courthouse ICE detentions discouraging hearing attendance, clerk says
Oct 06, 2025Plus; more on the Richmond father detained at son’s school bus stop, rural voters, and more.
Duration: 00:07:43BizSense Beat: VCU Athletic Village, Amigos and Starbucks closures
Oct 04, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. Today's episode they explore updates to VCU's athletic village, the recent closures of a Willow Lawn restaurant and coffee chain.
Duration: 00:05:0910/3/25 - UVA responds to new White House pressure over funding
Oct 03, 2025Plus; a Virginian, who’s run two unsuccessful political campaigns, is now one of the Navy’s top brass.
Duration: 00:05:5810/2/25 - Virginia’s Supreme Court reversed a 2021 conviction
Oct 02, 2025Plus: how Virginia’s elected officials are reacting to the federal shutdown.
Duration: 00:05:3910/1/25 - Dominion takes its proposal for a Chesterfield natural gas plant to regulators
Oct 01, 2025Plus: GRTC wants rider input on a future Pulse bus corridor; William and Mary's Law School gets an energy-focused program; and other stories.
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Duration: 00:04:309/30/25 - Henrico continues with $300M water service plan
Sep 30, 2025Also: State commission evaluates survey results from universities’ role in uprooting Black communities; Hanover opens 5-mile segment of Fall Line Trail — and more Central Virginia news.
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Old Ivy Road bridge crash closes multiple roads in Charlottesville Francine, the famous Richmond Lowe’s cat, has gone missing Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater details her life in new memoirOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:05:069/29/25 - Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater
Sep 29, 2025Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater tells her story, from growing up in Fredericksburg during segregation to working with Nelson Mandela.
Duration: 00:09:27Policy Matters: September 25, 2025
Sep 28, 2025‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
BizSense Beat: Shenandoah Mansions lawsuit, Sauer Properties purchase
Sep 27, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about an ongoing lawsuit connected with a hotel in the Fan District and a local real estate firm increasing its footprint on West Broad Street.
Duration: 00:05:049/26/25 - Virginia’s next governor will be a commonwealth first
Sep 26, 2025This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office.
(00:11) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil
(00:53) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Winsome Earle-Sears
(07:36) Abigail Spanberger
All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
Early voting is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Duration: 00:15:369/25/25 - State Sen. Bryce Reeves enters the 2026 Senate race
Sep 25, 2025Plus: Chesterfield County School Board accepts Dot Heffron’s resignation; Richmond’s real estate tax vote has been deferred; and other stories.
Duration: 00:05:499/24/25 - Covering the Virginia attorney general candidates
Sep 24, 2025This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office.
(00:10) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil
(00:40) Jay Jones
(07:29) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Jason Miyares
Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
Early voting is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Duration: 00:15:349/23/25 - Incorrect early ballots issued in Richmond
Sep 23, 2025Plus: Gov. Glenn Youngkin has concerns about the governance of Virginia's electric grid operator; a federal prosecutor has stepped down over pressure from the White House — and more Central Virginia news.
Tune in Wednesday for attorney general candidate interviews. Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. Early voting is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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VPM News' interview questions for Winsome Earle-Sears Trump taps aide to replace US Attorney in Virginia's Eastern DistrictOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donat...
Duration: 00:05:249/22/25 - Interviews with Virginia’s next lieutenant governor
Sep 22, 2025This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office.
(00:10) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil
(00:39) Ghazala Hashmi
(07:26) John Reid
Tune in Wednesday for attorney general candidate interviews. Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
Early voting is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Duration: 00:15:18BizSense Beat: Eli Lilly, Creighton Renaissance, Best Products, Yummvees
Sep 20, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. This week's news includes a billion-dollar investment in Goochland County, the redevelopment of Creighton Court, Henrico County's Best Products property and a new vegan takeout spot coming to Cary Street.
Duration: 00:05:109/19/25 - Early voting starts today!
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The VPM News Early Voting Guide Youngkin signs order directing removal of non-citizens from voter rolls Richmond’s Code Refresh aims to rewrite rules that restrict growthPlus, Richmond moves to overhaul its zoning code — and a Henrico YMCA closes its doors.
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Duration: 00:05:4909/18/25 - Richmond City Council advances rental inspection program
Sep 18, 2025Plus: A tech company expands in Henrico to keep up with power demands, Pharma manufacturing plant coming to Goochland and other stories.
Duration: 00:05:369/17/25 - Chesterfield County’s Board of Supervisors to discuss ZoMod
Sep 17, 2025Plus: a new executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin; Richmond’s real estate tax and other stories.
Duration: 00:05:299/16/25 - New study finds ~20% of Richmond households have high energy burdens
Sep 16, 2025Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:04:019/15/25 - Richmond mayor makes 8 requests prior to Gilpin redevelopment
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Richmond's Avula, RRHA spar over Gilpin Court redevelopment ICE arrests in Virginia soar under Trump crackdownsOur award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Duration: 00:05:08BizSense Beat: Hunting Hawk Technology Park, Henrico data center, Pemberton Row
Sep 13, 2025VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business across the Richmond region. This week's stories include a real-estate developer's plan to build a data center in Hanover County, Henrico County's data center review process, and coverage of groundbreaking of an affordable housing community in Henrico.
Duration: 00:05:139/12/25 - How are Virginians getting their COVID-19 boosters?
Sep 12, 2025Happy Friday!
Today's episode covers ongoing confusion about the latest COVID vaccine regulations and Thursday's lockdown at Virginia State University.
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Duration: 00:04:329/11/25 — AG candidate Jay Jones announces plans to protect consumers and lower costs
Sep 11, 2025Plus: Chesterfield rezones students; Warner praises Henrico Housing expansion
Duration: 00:06:219/10/25 - $5.8 million budget from the City of Richmond to Grimm approved
Sep 10, 2025Plus: UVA Health University Medical Center gets an interim CEO; Maymont’s unnamed baby porcupette gets a name.
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