VPM Daily Newscast

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.

Daily News
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01/31/25 - Medicaid, ADUs and minimum wage prop...
A GA bill would provide health care to pregnant people who are incarcerated
6 min
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1/30/25 - General Assembly preps budget amid fe...
A federal judge temporarily halted the sweeping order from taking effect on Tuesday.
6 min
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01/29/25 - General Assembly budget showdown
Legislators advanced a number of tax proposals, while killing most of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s.
5 min
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1/28/25 - Bills on invasive plant species heade...
Fairfax Del. Holly Seibold says informational signs could help reduce the spread of invasive plant species in the commonwealth.
5 min
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1/27/25 - Inside the UVA School of Medicine tea...
The Division of Perceptual Studies was established in 1967.
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BizSense Beat: January 24, 2025
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.
4 min
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1/24/25 - VDH to issue the City of Richmond a N...
The city says the notice is a “necessary and planned part” of working with the health department to address the recent water issues.
4 min
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1/23/25 - Richmond hires Midwest firm to invest...
It will cost approximately $234,000.
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1/22/25 – State lawmakers try to prep in case M...
Over 600,000 Virginians would be affected.
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1/21/25 – State commission approves bill inspir...
Also: Chesterfield County appointed its new superintendent.
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BizSense Beat: January 17, 2025
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.
4 min
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VPM Daily Newscast: Data centers, school vouche...
State Sen. Russet Perry, a Loudoun County Democrat, is leading a bipartisan coalition to set rules for the high-tech facilities.
4 min
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1/16/25 - Richmond DPU director resigns, interi...
Anthony Scott Morris will begin immediately as DPU’s acting chief.
5 min
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1/15/24 - State gives extra week to enroll in h...
The original Jan. 15 deadline was based on the federal marketplace.
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1/14/25 - Virginia’s General Assembly is in ful...
The statehouse was delayed due to last week’s water outages in Richmond.
5 min
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1/13/25 - Man incarcerated at Red Onion State P...
The man died Dec. 19 of natural causes, according to the VADOC official, citing confirmation by its Office of Law Enforcement Services and the state medical examiner’s preliminary findings.
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BizSense Beat: January 10, 2025
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.
5 min
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1/11/25 - A special edition of the VPM Daily Ne...
City officials are hopeful potable water will return Saturday afternoon.
3 min
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1/10/25 - Water testing underway in Richmond
Virginia’s capital city and various counties are still under boil advisories.
5 min
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1/9/25 - Greater Richmond’s water outage continues
State offices will tentatively open at 10 a.m., Goochland issues boil advisory.
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1/8/2025 - Richmond's water situation impacts G...
Richmond’s water distribution centers will operate on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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1/7/25 - Special elections and rough weather
Three state Senate and House seats are up for grabs in special elections that could determine the balance of power in Richmond.
4 min
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01/06/25 - Will President-elect Donald Trump co...
More than 80 residents in Virginia have been charged in connection with the events.
5 min
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BizSense Beat: January 3, 2025
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.
4 min
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1/3/25 - Dual-immersion programs are leading to...
A Richmond Public Schools program aims to make every child English–Spanish fluent.
4 min