VPM Daily Newscast

And tonight, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election starting at 7 p.m. You can find our local coverage on VPM PBS, 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck, 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia and online at VPM.org. 

Also: A little more about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballots, a reminder for college students who wish to vote on Election Day, a fresh spotlight on the 5th Congressional District debate between John McGuire and Gloria Witt — and a look at the 6th Congressional District race from Democrat Ken Mitchell’s camp.  Tomorrow night, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election sta...

‘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.

Thalhimer Realty Partners is now the sole lead developer in the Diamond District redevelopment; Dickie's Seafood is closing down and looking to sell its Northside facility; and Shake Shack is coming to Short Pump.

Plus: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discusses City Hall’s follow-up performance review; Chesterfield has a new police chief; Henrico County announces inaugural partners for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and other stories.    Today’s top audio stories include a look at Virginia schools’ admissions changes without legacy preference, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discussing the follow-up performance...

Plus: Reactions from the governor and the Virginia State Conference President of the NAACP, Rev. Cozy Bailey, on Wednesday's decision; Montpelier’s CEO stepping down; and news from Charlottesville, where the Albemarle Planning Commission met with the Charlottesville Planning Commission for the first time in seven years earlier this week. 

Plus: Virginia Republicans issued briefs siding with the federal government in the voter purge lawsuit; Election Day is almost here, and Richmond’s registrar is busy preparing; the Jamestown Statehouse received $750K in grant funds for restoration.

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the voter purge lawsuit; Donald Trump set to visit Salem Civic Center ahead of Election Day; a change in Medicare coverage expands access to robotic walking devices; and Thalhimer is the lone Diamond District mixed-use developer, according to Loop.

The city of Hopewell could extend it’s deal with an outside company to oversee some of its finances; the Shenandoah Planning Commission is set to study expanding access to electric vehicle chargers; Bay scallops disappeared from Virginia waters nearly a century ago, but the population is rebounding.    Today’s top audio stories includes a piece on the city of Hopewell looking to extend its deal wi...

With a new Leonard at the till, Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market is headed for growth mode; The city-owned Intermediate Terminal Warehouse is being primed for new life; Virginia Union University released what it says is its final plan for hundreds of new apartments that now calls for preserving the entire century-old structure that once housed the first black hospital in the city; and a Northern Virg...

Richmond is forwarding info on City Council candidate Tavares Floyd to the state inspector general; some Central Virginia early voting locations will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; the Virginia State Crime Commission recommends further, in-depth review of serologist Mary Jane Burton's work — initially reported in the VPM and Story Mechanics podcast Admissible: Shreds of Evidence. Oct. 10–25 is...

Plus: UVA Health has resumed elective procedures at three of its locations, the University of Virginia is going to review its actions during the pro-Palestine encampment and Harrisonburg’s city council has three open seats this election.  Oct. 10–25 is fall pledge season at VPM! Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate or vpm.org/challenges for more informati...

Plus: Greyhound wants to put a new bus stop at Richmond’s Main Street Station. The deal is expected to bring in $14,000 for the city. Oct. 10–25 is fall pledge season at VPM! Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate or vpm.org/challenges for more information.

Also: Charlottesville and the Salvation Army are collaborating on a new, low-barrier shelter; more Latino and English language-learning students are graduating in Richmond — and more Central Virginia news.  Oct. 10–25 is fall pledge season at VPM! Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate or vpm.org/challenges for more information.

Plus: A Richmond City Council candidate has not yet responded to reporting about his campaign finance records, the retiring University of Virginia basketball coach who led the Cavaliers to the 2019 national championship blames the state of college athletics for his departure — and more Central Virginia news. Oct. 10–25 is fall pledge season at VPM! Our award-winning work is made possible with your...

Weeks after Richmond’s new baseball stadium scored its naming rights deal, the city’s new riverfront amphitheater has landed a title sponsor of its own; It’s shaping up to be a busy fall for EAT Restaurant Partners; and the former Extreme Pizza storefront near VCU has been snapped up.

Plus: a new emergency mental health care unit opens in Winchester; Another election-related lawsuit comes forward; Hanover County’s newest recreation center has its grand opening.    Today’s top audio stories include pieces about a new emergency mental health care unit at the Winchester Medical Center and a celebration of Hanover County’s newest recreational center. 

Plus: the future of the Arthur Ashe Boulevard bridge, a new partnership between Dominion Energy and Amazon in Northern Virginia and other stories.

State Sen. John McGuire and Gloria Witt face off in 5th House District forum; parents have a new tool to assess daycare or preschool programs; USDA investigates its responses to Boar’s Head outbreak; and Henrico planning commission doesn’t recommend data center plan.

Plus: More on the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the commonwealth; a legal case about the RGGI could be decided this week; Chesterfield Public Schools and mental health; and other stories.

Hospitals continue to deal with uncertainty around IV fluids supply; Richmond celebrates Tree Week; Hanover broadband access to increase; a Black cemetery in Richmond gets a state historical marker; and some Virginia residents can get help with their utility bills this winter 

City Council is mulling proposals that now include a 4-cent tax rebate for all property owners; The Byrd Theatre’s yearslong effort to give moviegoers a more comfortable place to sit is set to ramp up in the coming months; Sugar & Twine has brought back a sit-down cafe experience in a newly expanded space; and other local business stories.

Plus: Dominion Energy to supply mutual aid in Florida; Richmond’s finance committee examines competing real estate property tax plans; some history on ham; and other stories.    Today’s top audio stories include a new housing project designed to help Charlottesville’s unhoused population; Richmond’s finance committee looking at competing real estate property tax plans; some fun history on Virginia...

Plus: An update on the ACLU of Virginia’s lawsuit in Hanover County regarding a transgender student-athlete's eligibility to play middle school girls tennis, an AI chatbot based on [*checks notes*] U.S. Rep. Don Beyer — and more Central Virginia news.

Plus: the city of Richmond has requested an additional $250 million over the next two budget years to improve James River water quality; 13 new species have been added to Virginia’s invasive plants list; Some Virginia hospitals are conserving IV fluid supplies; and other stories.