The General Assembly’s also considering bills that would regulate ADUs and address minimum wage. In the podcast: The General Assembly’s considering bills that would provide care for pregnant people who are incarcerated, regulate ADUs and address a range of labor issues.VPM

The General Assembly session is gearing up for Budget Sunday (this Sunday), and several bills will not make the cut for crossover next Tuesday. In other news: Rockingham County bans two books, Hanover County proposes its budget draft for FY26 — and more Central Virginia news. Did you know VPM News is producing weekly short videos about how the Gene…

Plus: Digital IDs to be accepted at more than 200 airports; Virginia’s first pediatric flu deaths of the season; Lake Monticello’s HOA might have to pay back a federal loan; and other stories.VPM

Plus: Haleon, a global consumer health corporation, will be investing more than $54 million to upgrade its Richmond research and development facility; Richmond Public Schools remains committed to its students in a time of “uncertainty and anxiety.”VPM

For more than 50 years, a small division in the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine has explored topics ranging from the possibility of telepathy to reincarnation. WHRO's Nick McNamara visited the team to learn more. VPM News needs your help: What do you want us to cover this General Assembly session? Visit VPM.org/thepeople to submit your …

Richmond's Greyhound bus station is set for redevelopment; Chimbo Sandwich Shop is coming to Church Hill; and a new cat cafe is coming to the Fan.VPM

Plus: General Assembly legislation around data centers, a new Albemarle County litter cleanup program, new leash laws for dogs in Chesterfield County and other stories.VPM

Today’s top stories include Richmond’s announcement of a firm to investigate its infrastructure after the regional water outage, a podcast-exclusive extended look at some recent General Assembly happenings — and more Central Virginia news. Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature.…

Today’s top audio stories include a look at Henrico County’s water vigilance, federal workers and the Waverly Two. Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature.VPM

The State Crime Commission has endorsed a piece of legislation relating to Virginia’s former chief serologist, whose work at the state crime lab was scrutinized with the VPM podcast Admissible: Shreds of Evidence. In other news: Virginia’s vehicle inspection stickers are changing, Chesterfield County has a new superintendent and Albemarle County ha…

Mrs. Bee's Juice Bar moves to Jackson Ward; A new wave of townhomes is coming to Westchester Commons, and Carytown's Byrd Theatre has started replacing its balcony seats.VPM

Also: State office space, inquiry into Henrico County water issues and school vouchers.VPM

Also: Geline Bowman Williams, the second woman to serve as Richmond’s mayor, died Sunday at age 100. Visit vpm.org/thepeople and help us tailor our state politics coverage! Today’s top audio stories include the latest from Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities, an obituary for Richmond’s second woman to serve as mayor, a federal watchdog report…

Plus: General Assembly updates on constitutional amendments; Yes, Virginia, there really was an earthquake in Henrico on Tuesday.VPM

After several days in recess due to the water woes in Greater Richmond, Virginia’s state lawmakers are fully in session at the state capitol. In other news: Three Chesterfield residents are suing the county and Dominion Energy, Fox Elementary School has a new cupola – and more Central Virginia news. Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverag…

Today’s top audio stories include pieces on familiar leadership on the Henrico County School Board and Unite the Right sentence. PLUS: The week before a college semester begins is typically a busy one for in-person advising appointments, class changes, registration and more. But schools like J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College had to make a few …

Whole Foods is coming to Chesterfield; Local Party City stores plan to remain open despite nationwide closures; Thalhimer Realty Partners continues to move forward with plans in the region; and other local business stories.VPM

Plus: The boil water advisory for Hanover and Henrico counties are on track to be lifted on Saturday; How did Greater Richmond-area colleges respond to this week’s snow and water outage?VPM

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula says January’s water bill is going to account for the water outage; small businessowners and workers impacted by the lack of water speak out; and more Central Virginia news. Keep up with the latest information on Greater Richmond's outages at vpm.org/richmond. Do you have questions or updates? Get in touch with us at tips…

Today's top audio stories are mostly about the continuing water outages and boil advisories in Central Virginia. Keep up with the latest information on Greater Richmond's outages at vpm.org/richmond. Do you have questions or updates? Get in touch with us at tips@vpm.org, @vpm.org on Bluesky or u/vpmnews on Reddit.…

Our top audio stories today include an update on the ongoing water situation in the City of Richmond, an update on the ongoing water situation in Henrico County and an update on the ongoing water situation’s effects in Chesterfield County. We'll be updating our primary post in English and Spanish throughout the week; keep checking back. For the lat…

Cold temps could complicate taking care of power outages; the state crime lab is set to move from Richmond to Hanover; proposal aims to speed up local solar and energy storage siting; state’s standard deduction rate could be sunset. Today’s top audio stories include rough weather, the state crime lab is set to move from Richmond to Hanover and Virg…

Plus: How a program for students at a Virginia community college wants to help people who’ve been in foster care graduate college...and how it has shown promising results so far; the Richmond City Council’s first meeting of 2025; and other stories.VPM

The 2025 BizSense Crystal Ball; A new mayor and city council; Plans for City Center and the Diamond District; and a lot of Dominion land up for grabs.VPM

Happy New Year! In our last special episode of the 2024 holidays (or first special episode of 2025), Richmond Reporter Keyris Manzanares examines what it takes to prepare students for a bilingual and biliterate future. We'll be back with a regular VPM Daily Newscast on Monday.VPM

In today’s special episode... it's a Curious Commonwealth! Editor Whittney Evans explores a question the team received that happened to be about the new headquarters VPM is building in Richmond's historic Monroe Ward neighborhood. We’ll be back with another special newscast on Friday, Jan. 3. A note: VPM Media Corporation does hold the FCC license …

Today’s special episode is three new entries in a yearlong series we've been calling Brown v. Board 70. Within are the stories of two Black Virginians who lived through school segregation, Massive Resistance and eventual school integration. Check out the full series on VPM.org: Yemaja Jubilee: ‘Because my skin was not the right color’ Florence Stit…

In today’s special VPM Daily Newscast episode, Editor Dave Cantor speaks with the minds behind Master Plan — it's a a shorthand phrase for how David Sirota sees wealthy businessowners working to relax campaign finance laws. In the series, a number of Richmond connections come up, including a former U.S. Supreme Court justice and a former Virginia g…

Richmond’s search for its preferred development team for the seemingly stagnant City Center redevelopment project is said to be down to one team and in final negotiations as the slow-moving process enters a third year; VCU Athletics’ new hub near The Diamond took a step closer to becoming reality last week; and a startup that was spun out of MIT is…

Plus: the state Department of Corrections is investigating Red Onion State Prison; the City of Richmond is negotiating with a City Center developer and potentially record-breaking travel numbers.VPM

During his budget presentation Wednesday, the Republican governor unveiled a series of amendment proposals that would finance three years of tax rebates. Also: Charlottesville City Schools is adding two mental wellness days to its calendar, Virginia’s population is getting older, faster – and more Central Virginia news.…

The commonwealth’s electors met Tuesday to cast their votes for president. In other news: Hanover County is considering its options for the former Henry Clay ES site, Richmond is looking at multiple land sales – and more Central Virginia news.VPM

Plus: a Republican candidate has been nominated to fill Del.-Elect John McGuire’s state senate seat; legislation to legalize retail marijuana to return for next General Assembly session; and other stories.VPM

Plus: Two Central Virginia school districts announce new cell phone policies, Richmond city officials ask state officials for help reducing overflow from the city’s combined sewer overflow system.VPM

Next year is shaping up to be a notable one for the Springline at District 60 development in Chesterfield; The VMFA’s largest expansion project in its nearly 90-year history has hit a snag; Richmond’s top administrator for the past four years will not continue in the role under the next mayor and City Council; and Breakwater Cos. spent nearly $6 mi…

Plus: a Richmond gun buyback event, Youngkin aims for increased schools funding and the commonwealth’s 2025 minimum wage.VPM

Plus: A town in Virginia has dissolved its charter; the latest on an Augusta County wildfire; A group of Virginia lawmakers are calling for increased state funding to eliminate a waitlist for subsidized child care; and other stories.VPM

Congressman-elect John McGuire, a Republican, told VPM News last month, “We are working through timing and will be resigned before being sworn into Congress, as required.” Virginia’s legislative session starts Jan. 8, days after Congress convenes on Jan. 3. Henrico County is short ~200 public school teachers, and the Albertsons–Kroger merger has be…

Plus: Richmond Registrar Keith Balmer’s city-issued procurement card was reinstated while he was under investigation; VCU Health is open to working with a mediator with the city; and other stories.VPM

Richmond City Council set to redo a vote on waste management; Richmond’s public housing authority plans to spend $18M to update seniors’ facilities; a Brown v. Board scholarship committee discusses expanding the program; Albemarle will build its first new elementary school in 20 years.VPM

Richmond Bizsense's Mike Platania speaks to VPM Host Benjamin Dolle about a potential boom in affordable housing in the Richmond area.VPM

Richmond registrar discusses alleged misuse of funds; three JMU dorms without heat on Thursday; a new plan to battle pollution in Virginia; and Dominion Energy Christmas Parade closes portion of West Broad Street. Today’s top audio stories include a piece on Red Onion State Prison, where at least 6 people who are incarcerated at the facility burned…

Plus: Sen. Tim Kaine talks about his newest legislation, the Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act; a crucial public medevac service could be in jeopardy if funding situation isn’t secured; a feature with VPM News reporters Jahd Khalil and Megan Pauly; and other news.VPM

Plus: The Charlottesville City Council talks trucks, Richmond Public Schools has a new electronic devices policy — and other Central Virginia news.VPM

Plus: Virginia's elected officials are considering how to build out enough solar energy and storage to meet the state’s rapidly growing needs; $14.4 million will help protect 28 sites across the state; a family of piglets celebrates their first birthday in Glen Allen; and other stories.VPM

Qualifying TCC students can send kids ages 2–5 to the center free of charge, through a federal grant program called Child Care Access Means Parents in School. Also: Hardwood species like white oak have been a ubiquitous feature of North America for centuries. Today, most eastern hardwood forests don’t have the conditions to produce a new generation…

‘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.VPM

Our top audio stories today include reports of self-harm at Red Onion State Prison, a holiday traffic outlook and the proposal of a new law to combat opioid substance use disorders.VPM

PLUS: Grants from the Virginia Department of Education to help bolster school security were awarded to 472 schools, a popular Charlottesville trail closing temporarily, and other stories. Today’s top audio stories include 472 schools getting money from the Virginia Department of Education to bolster school security and more on Rep. Jennifer McClell…

Hanover County and All Points Broadband kicked off the next phase of Connect Hanover last week; President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar is a Fredericksburg-area businessowner; and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live after a monthslong technical delay. Today’s top audio stories include the Virginia connections of President-elect …