05/30/25 - Richmond’s boil water advisory has been lifted
Plus: Chesterfield County rezones land for new data centers; Nightingale Ice Cream expands; and other stories
May 30, 2025•6 min
VPM Daily Newscast
VPM's daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, Phil Liles, Kim Strother and VPM News staff, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.
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5/29/25 - Richmond boil water advisory may be lifted Thursday
In the podcast: Localized, boil water advisories will end if two water compliance tests come back negative — likely Thursday afternoon.
May 29, 2025•5 min
5/28/25 - Richmond issues boil water advisory
The City of Richmond issued a boil water advisory for parts of the city Tuesday after issues with the filtration system. Potable tap water could be available in those areas by Thursday — at the earliest. Click or tap here for the latest information on our website. Click or tap here for the latest from Richmond City’s official website.
May 28, 2025•7 min
5/27/25 - Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia discusses Medicaid
Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman voted in support of “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” promising that it protects vulnerable people and ensures the government-funded insurance program will be sustainable for people who are in need in the future. Wittman spoke with Adrienne Hoar McGibbon about the legislation shortly after his vote on Thursday.
May 27, 2025•6 min
BizSense Beat: Carytown's last brewery, Byrd Theatre, VCU Health, Goochland County homes
VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include the closing of a Carytown brewery, the Byrd Theatre seat replacement project, VCU Health's Chesterfield County expansion and a proposed subdivision in Goochland County.
May 24, 2025•5 min
5/23/25 - School districts hire more multilingual teachers to comply with new state law.
Plus: Virginia loses out on EV chargers; Gov. Youngkin touts 1000 undocumented immigrant arrests; and other stories. NEWSLETTER In the podcast: Richmond must hire 55 new multilingual teachers to comply with new state law; plans for new EV stations in Virginia get scrapped.
May 23, 2025•5 min
5/22/25 - Reining in Henrico’s data centers
Plus: Richmond’s interim CAO is out; more on VCU’s DEI; and other stories In the podcast: Henrico's data center growth; Richmond’s interim CAO to resign.
May 22, 2025•7 min
5/21/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks “Who Was Humphrey Calder?”
The latest installment of Curious Commonwealth explores who Humphrey Calder was. Submit your own question at vpm.org/curious.
May 21, 2025•10 min
05/20/25 - Traffic impacts are expected as graduation ceremonies happen in the Siegel Center.
Plus: A look at economic impacts in Southwest Virginia; school zone speed cameras are now active in Charlottesville; and other stories. In the podcast: Graduation season has commenced, with traffic impacts expected in and around the Greater Richmond area.
May 20, 2025•5 min
5/19/25 - Murders highlight Chesterfield's need for an IPV shelter
This story contains references to intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. Today’s episode accompanies an article that first published on May 13. VPM News is also asking our audience, "How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians?" Visit vpm.org/inmigracion for more information. (We’re also asking en YouTube and Instagram!)
May 19, 2025•6 min
BizSense Beat: Ownership of Petersburg restaurant sparks legal battle
VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the the top business stories across the Richmond region. Platania delivers a deep dive on a legal dispute over the sale of the historic Dixie Restaurant in Petersburg in which a paperwork error may end up costing the former owners a significant sum.
May 17, 2025•5 min
5/16/25 - RVA HealthCorps initiative to run through August
Plus: The City of Charlottesville has a new City Attorney; Recent rains have been good for easing drought conditions; and other stories.
May 16, 2025•5 min
5/15/25 - Chesterfield School Board votes to install metal detectors in middle, high schools
The new tech in Chesterfield schools will cost $2.8 million. The county's decision comes after a January pilot project at Meadowbrook High and Robious Elementary where students had to walk through metal detectors over two days. In other news: Albemarle County is surveying damage after storm flooding, Hanover is redistricting schools in 2026 — and more Central Virginia news.
May 15, 2025•7 min
5/14/25 - Richmond City Council fires IG James Osuna
Richmond's inspector general, who is appointed by the council, had been in the position since 2019. Did you know VPM News is posting video shorts about Central Virginia news? Check out Tuesday's episode, which may sound familiar: "Where did German School Road get its name?" You can find VPM News Shorts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!
May 14, 2025•5 min
05/13/25 - The first homes built through Henrico County’s affordable housing trust fund were recently sold
Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks from the City of Richmond; and other stories.
May 13, 2025•6 min
5/12/25 - New UVA institute to develop next-gen scientists, medical leaders
The University of Virginia’s Manning Institute for Biotechnology is set to be a “catalyst” for innovation in Virginia and beyond when it opens in 2026.
May 12, 2025•6 min
BizSense Beat: Feed More HQ purchased, Powhatan private school, VCU Health expansion
VPM News Host Lyndon German and Richmond BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the top business stories of the week. This week they cover the purchase of the former head Feed More headquarters in Richmond, Powhatan County approving a rezoning request for private school campus and VCU Health's expansion to downtown children’s hospital set to open next year.
May 10, 2025•5 min
05/09/25 - A special review has been launched into the Bon Air JCC by Virginia’s Office of the State Inspector General
Plus: Richmond reacts to the first American pope; invasive fire ants spotted in Albemarle County; RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras' contract extended; and other stories.
May 09, 2025•6 min
5/08/25 — What the dissolution of VCU’s DEI office means for former staff
VPM higher education reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff members of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence. In the podcast: VPM News reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff of VCU’s shuttered diversity office.
May 08, 2025•9 min
5/7/25 - One-third of Virginia’s rural hospitals are operating in the red
Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.
May 07, 2025•8 min
5/6/25 - DOGE cuts 16 AmeriCorps community service programs in Virginia
The US Department of Government Efficiency directed the federal agency for community service and volunteerism to make the changes. Program directors and organization heads impacted told VPM News the sudden cuts left them hurt, confused and scrambling to find answers. More than 160 members in Virginia were cut due to the grants ending, according to a count from the Richmond nonprofit Fit4Kids. Read more: Trump’s AmeriCorps cuts end Virginia community service grants
May 06, 2025•5 min
5/5/25 - Crisis Receiving Center in Henrico celebrates first year
Virginia’s first youth-specific alternative to emergency rooms is now 1 year old. In other news: It’s still state budget season, there are more federal funding freezes impacting Virginians — and other Central Virginia news.
May 05, 2025•6 min
BizSense Beat: Richmond water treatment plant, modular apartments, GreenCity suit
VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond’s water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.
May 03, 2025•5 min
5/2/25 - Diving through history with Tara Roberts
In an interview with Phil Liles, journalist Tara Roberts unpacks how the ocean helped her discover her history. In the podcast: VPM News is undergoing maintenance that may be impacting your radio signal or HD2 stream.
May 02, 2025•10 min
05/01/25 - New federal data points to a shrinking GDP.
Plus: Charlottesville City Schools to acquire Federal Executive Institute property; Richmond Mayor Danny Avula to overhaul the city’s P-card program; and other stories. In the podcast: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula wants to overhaul the city’s purchasing card program for city employees.
May 01, 2025•7 min
4/30/25 - International students at four of Virginia’s public universities have had their visa eligibility records restored.
Plus: Richmond City Council approves budget amendments; Gov. Youngkin appointed to FEMA council.
Apr 30, 2025•5 min
4/29/25 - Rep. Rob Wittman’s constituents held a town hall without him
Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns. In other news: Recent federal policy changes could open Virginia’s national forests up for logging, “Medicaid is not the home of fraud” — and other Central Virginia news.
Apr 29, 2025•7 min
4/28/25 - Where do Virginia's statewide candidates stand on skill games?
Plus: the University of Virginia and Charlottesville City Schools want to acquire the Federal Executive Institute property, now considered government surplus, in Charlottesville.
Apr 28, 2025•5 min
Policy Matters: April 24, 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.
Apr 27, 2025•5 min
BizSense Beat: SMART SCALE, Insurance company sale, Olde Town Shopping Center toy store
Virginia transit officials recommended funding for 14 transportation projects in the Richmond region through SMART SCALE, a U.K.-based parent company of local insurance firm sells its U.S.-based business, and a global toy store plans to open in Henrico County's Olde Town Shopping Center.
Apr 26, 2025•5 min
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