An experimental aircraft crashes at Langley-Eustis Air Force base; The University of Richmond holds a ceremony for a new memorial honoring enslaved people who worked the land that now belongs to the university, a public defender says ICE detained client during unrelated court hearing. In the podcast: Experimental aircraft crashes at Langley, University of Richmond honors enslaved people buried on property.
Apr 25, 2025•7 min
Central Virginians gathered outside the Albemarle County Courthouse on Wednesday to protest an alleged immigration raid that was publicized on Tuesday. In other news: Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office recently publicized that the newly created state-level immigration task force has arrested more than 500 migrants in the last two months.
Apr 24, 2025•5 min
Plus: a proposed amendment in Richmond’s budget could ban new tobacco and cannabis shops in the city; Virginia’s decrease in jobs; a commemoration of Hanover students who integrated schools in 1963; and other stories.
Apr 23, 2025•7 min
From bikes and toys to one reporter’s pants, Repair Cafe RVA works to keep Richmonders using their favorite items longer.
Apr 22, 2025•6 min
Plus: possible solutions for reducing the number of youth incarcerated at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center; How pay for Hanover County’s boards and commissions compares to neighboring localities; and other stories. In the podcast: The latest update from VPM News’ “Idleness and boredom” series; VMI appoints an interim president.
Apr 21, 2025•7 min
Prominent Richmonders challenge a North American railroad company in a million-dollar lawsuit; a Goochland County brewery prepares to reopen after a yearlong hiatus; and Virginia Housing looks to build a new $15 million parking deck in Richmond.
Apr 19, 2025•5 min
International students and alumni in Virginia have their visas or visa eligibility terminated. In other news: Virginians can save on power bills with power grid improvements —and more Central Virginia news. VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign has been extended to April 20. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more.
Apr 18, 2025•6 min
VPM News editor Whittney Evans digs in to answer this Curious Commonwealth: What does the data tell us about how much Virginia recycles? Submit your own question at vpm.org/curious. VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign ends on April 18. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more.
Apr 17, 2025•9 min
Early voting in Virginia’s 2025 primary kicks off on May 2. In other news: Hanover County honors its local integration history, some Virginians have automatic state+federal tax extensions — and more Central Virginia news. VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign ends on April 18. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more. In the podcast: Both the state and federal tax deadlines are May 1 — for some Virginia localities....
Apr 16, 2025•6 min
St. Mary’s Hospital expansion proposal; Henrico planning for change in water infrastructure; UVA Foundation announces new CEO
Apr 15, 2025•6 min
Bachman captures audio from thunderstorms, floods and the quiet of nature and integrates it into his work.
Apr 14, 2025•9 min
Richmond officials break ground on a portion of the Diamond District development and explore redevelopment options for the city's shuttered coliseum behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Hanover staff review a revamped proposal from a developer seeking to build a data center campus that spans across the borders of the county and the town of Ashland.
Apr 12, 2025•5 min
Plus: staffing shortage at Bon Air youth prison; VCU considering tuition increase; GRTC likely to extend free fare program; Ukrop’s 10K road closures In the podcast: Trump order could affect RGGI; staffing shortage at youth prison
Apr 11, 2025•6 min
The approved budget is not official yet, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin has until May 2 to make changes to the state's budget. In other news: Charlottesville City Schools delay school zone speed cameras; new superintendents voted in for Goochland and Hanover counties; and other news.
Apr 10, 2025•5 min
Days after being confirmed as the Democratic Party candidate for governor, Spanberger visited Central Virginia to endorse some legislative priorities on behalf of Virginians. In other news: Dr. Karen Shelton publicly addressed the federal “COVID grant” cuts in front of a state advisory panel, WMRA provides a local look at the weekend’s “Hands Off!” protests, andVPM News brought home six awards from the Virginias AP Broadcasters (yes, Virginias plural) over the weekend — including multiple top ho...
Apr 09, 2025•6 min
Plus: Scuttled data center legislation and a Charlottesville bike lane plan In the podcast: Tribal sovereignty and fundraising in the Virginia governor’s race
Apr 08, 2025•6 min
Plus: Virginia's former state health commissioner is now warning that the U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s recent decision to cut federal funding for COVID-related grants makes Virginians more susceptible to future pandemics — and “horrific consequences.” In the podcast: Virginia is the top state to survive an alien invasion; Sens. Kaine and Warner’s candidates for the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
Apr 07, 2025•5 min
Chesterfield Sports Enterprise will kick off construction in the coming days on an 89,000-square-foot facility that is set to feature two professional-level ice rinks; The Novelis plant on Reymet Road in Chesterfield County will close May 30 as part of the company’s overall restructuring; New brunch spot Sassy's is set to open this summer in the former Butterbean Market & Café in Southside Richmond; and the owners of local fried chicken chain Cocky Rooster have a new sports bar in Midlothian...
Apr 05, 2025•5 min
Richmond releases final water crisis assessment; mail problems at city hall; a new tool to tamp down on speeding; and Brown Grove residents won’t appeal Wegmans’ case to the state supreme court In the podcast: Updates from VPM News' “Idleness and boredom” series; the Nansemond Indian Nation sues Virginia over withheld Medicaid reimbursements.
Apr 04, 2025•8 min
Today’s podcast episode has been updated to include Jahd Khalil’s summary of the single-day veto session for state lawmakers in Richmond. All in all, there were about 300 bills for lawmakers in the Democrat-controlled chambers to consider overriding or further amending. Bills with rejected amendments now return to Youngkin, who can decide whether to veto or sign bills, and he can veto budget items. In other news: Multiple Red Onion State Prison inmates are suing the Virginia Department of Correc...
Apr 03, 2025•7 min
Curious Commonwealth is a VPM News series that explores audience questions about Virginia — its quirks, its policies and its communities. Today, Phil Liles interviews Billy Shields about how his reporting answered the question, "What happened to the German school that led to German School Road?" A VPM News audience member who works in the area asked about the Southside Richmond landmark's history. Submit your own Curious Commonwealth ask on our website.
Apr 02, 2025•5 min
Tomorrow is session reconvene at the General Assembly, so we’ve included a few veto and amendment highlights that are likely to come up in Richmond. In other news: Richmond is set to consider some waste reduction measures during April — aka Earth Month — and VPM News would like to issue a correction.
Apr 01, 2025•6 min
Later this week, VPM News will be publishing the full transcript of our conversation with Dr. Norman Oliver. You can read that and more about VDH funding cuts at vpm.org.
Mar 31, 2025•9 min
‘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.
Mar 30, 2025•6 min
The Capital Region Airport Commission recently voted to increase the daily parking rates and rental car fees at Richmond International Airport; CK Bosworth Construction is suing New York City-based Ash Hotels for work performed on the Shenandoah Mansions hotel; and the former Gusti Restaurant Equipment and Supply warehouse on West Broad Street is coming down, six years after the Gusti family relocated its business to Henrico County.
Mar 29, 2025•5 min
Plus: Gov. Youngkin’s plans to appoint former state AG Ken Cuccinelli to UVA’s Board of Visitors; Chestefield County’s budget; and other stories.
Mar 28, 2025•5 min
Plus: A burn ban in effect through the end of the week in Henrico; funding for Richmond’s combined sewer overflow projects; and other stories In the podcast: New funding included in Youngkin’s amendments for Richmond’s CSO; Henrico burn ban in effect
Mar 27, 2025•6 min
Plus: Youngkin vetoes a bill that would have streamlined planning around energy efficiency programs in Virginia. In the podcast: Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and Richmond council considers downtown infrastructure study
Mar 26, 2025•6 min
Plus: a Dominion Energy “near miss;” an update on Virginia’s basketball teams in March Madness; and other stories.
Mar 25, 2025•6 min
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.
Mar 24, 2025•7 min
