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.
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8/18/25 - UVA community calls for more board tr...
Staff, students feel excluded from the next presidential search.
5 min
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BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Short ...
4 min
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8/15/25 - Good signs for Virginia’s economy
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gave an update to the General Assembly on the state’s finances.
5 min
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08/14/25 - Gov. Youngkin’s executive order to h...
It’s designed to increase workforce capacity, as well as modernizing oversight and enhancing safety and quality for residents.
4 min
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8/13/25 - Lawyer for Henrico teen detained by I...
“They're saying that they're arresting and deporting like violent gang members, but what are they actually doing?”
4 min
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8/12/25 - Immigrant rights advocates present pl...
They say Richmond City leaders haven’t done enough
4 min
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8/11/25 - A conversation with T. J. Raphael of ...
The Wondery show explores the history and impact of the Liberty Godparent Home.
9 min
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BizSense Beat: Embezzlement appeal, Powhite Par...
4 min
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8/7/25 - VCU scrubs race references from schola...
Legal experts VPM News spoke with say it reflects growing “overcompliance” trend.
4 min
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8/7/25 - Dominion Energy and the Richmond Flyin...
Solar panels are set to be installed by the start of the 2027 season at the new CarMax Park.
5 min
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8/6/25 - Why don’t Virginia's Seven Cities get ...
Historians say that the problem has its roots in the 1920s.
5 min
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8/5/25 - UVA announces interim president
Paul Mahoney has been on the faculty since 1990.
4 min
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8/4/25 - What is Acquisition Logistics LLC?
The Tuckahoe-based contractor made national headlines for a federal contract.
5 min
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Policy Matters: July 31, 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.
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BizSense Beat: GreenCity proposals, Sauer Cente...
4 min
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8/1/25 - How Earle-Sears, Spanberger use music ...
It’s the dog days of summer — except on some political playlists.
6 min
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7/31/25 - A VCU student gets her degree months ...
The Palestinian student was an outspoken critic of Israel on campus.
4 min
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7/30/25 - Richmond City Council rezones for fut...
The mayor said the new rules will help build a healthier city.
4 min
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07/29/25 - Rep. Jennifer McClellan on Chesterfi...
She visited the Chesterfield County Courthouse on Monday.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Armitage renovation, Second Serv...
4 min
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7/28/25 - VCU has been withholding a pro-Palest...
Sereen Haddad continues to face university discipline over an April protest.
4 min
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7/25/25 - Author Barbara VornDick and The Tale ...
VornDick wrote Eliza's True Story: The First Biography of President Monroe's Eldest Daughter.
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7/24/25 - Richmond committee delays vote on ren...
Postponement buys time to address landlord concerns.
6 min
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7/23/25 - Prominent Chesterfield figures are vo...
Many people picked up by ICE agents were in court for traffic infractions.
4 min
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7/22/25 - RPS200 students head back to class
RPS educators say the pilot program has led to higher literacy scores
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