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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4/2/2025 - What happened to the school German S...
A VPM News audience member who works in the area asked about the Richmond landmark's history.
4 min
2
4/1/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin is defending his o...
Also: Del. Nick Freitas (R–Orange) will not run for re-election this fall.
5 min
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3/31/25 - Dr. Norman Oliver, former state healt...
Oliver oversaw VDH from 2018–22, including most of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
8 min
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Policy Matters: March 27, 2025
4 min
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BizSense Beat: RIC parking fees, Shenandoah Man...
4 min
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03/28/25 - The city’s tentative $3 billion budg...
The budget includes funding for Richmond’s aging infrastructure
4 min
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03/27/25 - Youngkin’s budget amendments left st...
Lawmakers will review Youngkin’s amendments next week.
4 min
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3/26/24 - Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and...
The Democrat calls for Hegseth, Waltz to resign
5 min
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03/25/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed budge...
Lawmakers will vote whether to accept his recommendations next week.
5 min
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3/24/25 - VCU Board of Visitors moves to elimin...
Also: Today is Veto Day at the General Assembly!
6 min
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BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min
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3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors ...
Note: This episode contains discussion of mental illness and suicide.
4 min
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3/20/25 - VCU program among several to receive ...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release money earmarked for teacher preparation programs.
5 min
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3/19/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does R...
DPU produces a yearly report on the source and quality of the city’s drinking water.
9 min
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3/18/25: Mayor Avula to submit first budget nex...
$90M gap between expected revenue and projected expenses for upcoming fiscal year
5 min
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3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue...
The city’s budget includes a Manufactured Home Initiative Fund.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Pro...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min
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3/14/25 - Veterans Affairs employees in Richmon...
Federal judge orders some federal agencies to rehire individuals who’d lost their jobs
7 min
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03/13/25 - Hanover County lost a court case aga...
A panel of judges on the Virginia Court of Appeals sided with a Hanover resident who filed a records request for information on the county's deputies.
4 min
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3/12/25: Dominion Energy projects that electric...
Major infrastructure projects like a gas plant and wind farms contribute to rising costs.
3 min
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03/11/25 - Richmond makes progress on Complete ...
The project includes $21 million for street paving, speed tables and sidewalk maintenance.
3 min
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3/10/25 - UVA’s Board of Visitors dissolved the...
The vote followed an executive order from President Donald Trump.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: GreenCity deal falters, Diamond ...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories of the week.
4 min
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3/7/25 - A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield dat...
Plus: A VCU teacher training program responds to the possibility of a federal grant being rescinded.
4 min
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03/06/25 - How Virginia compensates people who’...
Another change seeks to ensure those convicted as a result of intentional misconduct by state employees get paid even more
5 min