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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.
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3/24/25 - VCU Board of Visitors moves to eliminate DEI office 24.03.2025 7:17
Did it feel like last Thursday–Friday was filled with breaking news, or was that just us? Get caught up on the latest about VCU’s DEI office, the US Department of Education, the upcoming state budget amendments — and more Central Virginia news.
BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high-rise, Petersburg's casino 22.03.2025 5:04
Henrico is looking to acquire the Best Products property; Jonathan Spiers tours the new ball park; Petersburg breaks ground on a new casino; and a New York developer is seeking to build a high-rise in downtown Richmond.
3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors for veteran suicide 21.03.2025 5:52
Reporter Dean Mirshahi speaks with Maj. Michael LaRocca, a Virginia Military Institute professor. Note: This episode discusses mental health, illness and suicide. Mental health and suicide prevention resources In emergency situations, call 988 or 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Deaf or Hard of Hearing? 1-800-799-4889 En Español: 1-888-628-9454 Mental Health America of Vir...
3/20/25 - VCU program among several to receive halted grant funds 20.03.2025 6:34
A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily ordered the reinstatement of grants for teacher preparation programs. A long-standing program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is one of them. In other news: Remembering a longtime Virginia judge who recently died; Hanover County to weigh expansion of Ashcake Road Landfill; Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed 180 bills — and more Central Virgi...
3/19/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does Richmond ensure safe drinking water? 19.03.2025 10:29
One reader's question about Richmond's water quality turned into the latest edition of Curious Commonwealth.
3/18/25: Mayor Avula to submit first budget next week 18.03.2025 6:43
Plus: Hanover residents lose appeal over Wegman’s development and Trump changes FBI HQ plans In the podcast: Richmond budget, FBI headquarters and Wegmans’ distribution center
3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue mobile home repairs fund 17.03.2025 5:15
Two mobile home residents in Richmond opened their doors to Mayor Danny Avula, who is weighing whether a fund for mobile home repairs will be part of his first city budget for fiscal year 2026. In other news: a VDOE executive resigns, Henrico’s GreenCity development is over — and more Central Virginia news.
BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Project grant, Hadad's Lake auction, Supper Club opens 15.03.2025 5:04
The multimillion dollar agreement between Chesterfield County and Competitive Racing Investments ushers in a new era of racing for the longtime stock car racetrack that’s been closed since 2020; The JXN Project was recently awarded $75,000 through the Virginia Museum of History and Culture’s Commonwealth History Fund to assist in its effort to rebuild the Skipwith-Roper Cottage; The Hadad family i...
3/14/25 - Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO; Dominion to test AI 14.03.2025 8:23
Plus: a book band study and study abroad grantees in limbo In the podcast: Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO discuss career; Dominion to test AI.
03/13/25 - Hanover County lost a court case against a resident seeking public records about its sheriff's department. 13.03.2025 5:55
Plus: Hadad's Lake up for auction; prescribed burns at the Washington and Jefferson National Forests; and other stories
3/12/25: Dominion Energy projects that electric bills could rise over the next 15 years, but why? 12.03.2025 4:30
Plus: Albemarle County Public Schools’ speed cameras; a new president for Randolph-Macon; and other stories. In the podcast: Southside Speedway set to return, new president for Randolph-Macon College.
03/11/25 - Richmond makes progress on Complete Streets project 11.03.2025 4:45
Plus: Virginia's future in RGGI, bacterial meningitis at UVA and other stories.
3/10/25 - UVA’s Board of Visitors dissolved the school’s DEI office 10.03.2025 5:35
The move, first widely publicized by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, requires University President Jim Ryan to report back on compliance within 30 days. In other news: Happy "spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time! This is when the DST-observing commonwealth switches to EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). We'll "fall back" to Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 2. Did you know VPM News is taking one criti...
BizSense Beat: GreenCity deal falters, Diamond District proceeds 08.03.2025 5:04
Plans for Henrico's GreenCity development have fallen through amid defaults on payments, and the City of Richmond has officially finalized the sale of land for part of the redevelopment of the Diamond District.
3/7/25 - A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield data center and VMFA rezoning 07.03.2025 5:30
Sen. Tim Kaine discusses a potential federal order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education; another man sets himself on fire at a state prison; Chesterfield eyes two data center projects; and one barrier to VMFA building a new storage facility is removed. In the podcast: A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield data center and VMFA rezoning
03/06/25 - How Virginia compensates people who’ve been wrongfully convicted of crimes has changed a lot in recent years 06.03.2025 6:08
Plus: Sub Rosa Bakery's plans to reopen; Henrico GreenCity plans are up in the air; the FY26 Richmond Public Schools budget; and other stories
03/05/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks 'why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state?' 05.03.2025 6:17
Did you know that one of the biggest influences on Virginia government was a legal paper by an Iowa Supreme Court Justice?
03/04/25 - Mayor Danny Avula fields questions on the city's water crisis draft 04.03.2025 5:39
Plus: Applications for the Richmond Health Equity Fund are now open; Chesterfield's Southside Speedway could be racing again over the next few years; Charlottesville's newest historical marker unveiled; and other stories.
03/03/25 - Hanover, Henrico unveil FY26 budgets 03.03.2025 5:41
Plus: VMI's board chooses to not renew current superintendent's contract; free trees in Charlottesville; more solar projects could be headed to Virginia; and other stories.
Policy Matters: February 27, 2025 02.03.2025 4:24
‘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: Diamond District lawsuit, Henrico County budget, Richmond business tax portal 01.03.2025 5:07
The Diamond District development is facing a new lawsuit from a former partner in the venture; Henrico County has proposed a new fiscal year budget focused on improving water service after a failure in early January; and Richmond has unveiled a new Business Portal to register businesses and renew existing licenses.
2/28/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s issues immigration enforcement order 28.02.2025 8:01
In an executive order, which was signed Thursday, Youngkin asks for law enforcement to identify people currently incarcerated in Virginia jails and prisons who are flagged for potential deportation.
2/27/25 - One of the 900+ bills heading to Gov. Glenn Youngkin would eliminate “junk fees.” 27.02.2025 6:05
State Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D–Fairfax) carried SB 1212 this session, which would require companies to disclose any hidden fees before consumers pay. Plus: Former Del. Dave LaRock has filed to run for governor — potentially setting up a GOP primary against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. In the podcast: Richmond DPU hires permanent director and former Del. Dave LaRock files to run for governor....
2/26/25 - VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for minors 26.02.2025 5:15
A federal judge rules a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward; Virginia’s wine spotlighted in Governor’s Cup competition; and other stories. In the podcast: VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for people 19 years old and younger; a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward.
2/25/25 - The Virginia statehouse finished business over the weekend, passing a budget and roughly 100 bills 25.02.2025 6:48
Plus: RHHD expands its PrEP program; Charlottesville remembers a former mayor; and other stories
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