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.
Recent work on the leaking sewage pipe highlighted safety concerns.
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9/16/24 - Richmond finance committee to weigh r...
The current rate is $1.20 for each $100 of assessed value.
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BizSense Beat: September 13, 2024
The new home of baseball in Richmond is now officially under construction; LL Flooring may have a new lease on life thanks to an eleventh-hour deal with its founder and former CEO; Outback Steakhouse has reversed course on plans to build a new restaurant at Courthouse Landing; and construction of a sizable development along Arthur Ashe Boulevard has apparently stalled, leaving concrete columns and rebar jutting out from the ground.
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9/13/24 - Hanover registrar expects at least 40...
Teri Smithson presented to Hanover's supervisors about election preparedness and security.
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9/12/24 - For a quarter of Richmond's low-incom...
The percentage rises for Black and Hispanic households.
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9/11/24 - There are many state-mandated tuition...
Including one for senior citizens to expand their education.
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9/10/24 - A pulse check with voters in the 2024...
Many voters at recent forums say they're still undecided
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9/9/24 - Higher Education Mental Health Workfor...
The program is credited with shorter appointment wait times and improved staff morale.
9/5/24 - Charlottesville to become the second l...
The vote method will be implemented for the June 2025 city council primary.
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9/4/24 - Richmond judge recuses herself from Pl...
It is unclear why she did so.
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9/3/24 - A Hanover County voter coalition is ad...
The residents voiced their concerns to supervisors last week.
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Policy Matters: August 29, 2024
‘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.
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BizSense Beat: August 30, 2024
Steam Bell Beer Works in Chesterfield has poured its last beer; the workers of Stone Brewing Co. are looking to unionize; Richmond International Airport’s controversial bid to take over certain airline fueling and maintenance operations from two longtime local operators has been put on hold; and work on the Fall Line Trail is making its way into Richmond city limits.
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08/30/24 - Chesterfield County agencies gathere...
Chesterfield County agencies gathered on Tuesday as part of a Spanish-language outreach; and other stories
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8/29/24 - Richmond mayor shares partial finding...
Levar Stoney said unsecured checks were found in employees’ desks, a violation of city policy.
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08/28/24 - Do Not Drink advisory lifted in East...
Plus: The University of Virginia enacts new policies, and Cardinal Elementary School remains closed for the week as officials clean up after a fire
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8/27/24 - Residents in Eastern Orange County sh...
Also: Blue Ridge Health District officials are working with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and UVA Health to have more people fill out the latest community survey
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8/26/24 - Ice cream and sneaker raffles help dr...
“For two years with the pandemic, we told families: 'Don't come to school.'"
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BizSense Beat: August 23, 2024
An apartment development that’s set to add hundreds of units near the transforming Virginia Center Commons site is underway following a multimillion-dollar land deal that’s been over a year in the making; A Carytown dining institution is changing hands yet again; A veteran of the local restaurant scene is stepping out on his own with a new concept; and a new indoor golf location is set to open in Midlothian.
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8/23/24 - “Volatile organics” found in contamin...
A state health department spokesperson said test results were still pending.
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8/22/24 - Orange County utility issues “DO NOT ...
The Rapidan Service Authority urges all affected to use only bottled water for everything — except flushing the toilet.
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8/21/24 - Virginia’s Standards of Learning scor...
But the results were still below pre-pandemic levels.
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8/20/24 - Federal judge rules in favor of trans...
Attorneys for school division officials declined to comment.