Bachman captures audio from thunderstorms, floods and the quiet of nature and integrates it into his work.Από τον VPM

Richmond officials break ground on a portion of the Diamond District development and explore redevelopment options for the city's shuttered coliseum behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Hanover staff review a revamped proposal from a developer seeking to build a data center campus that spans across the borders of the county and the town of Ashland.…

Plus: staffing shortage at Bon Air youth prison; VCU considering tuition increase; GRTC likely to extend free fare program; Ukrop’s 10K road closures In the podcast: Trump order could affect RGGI; staffing shortage at youth prisonΑπό τον VPM

The approved budget is not official yet, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin has until May 2 to make changes to the state's budget. In other news: Charlottesville City Schools delay school zone speed cameras; new superintendents voted in for Goochland and Hanover counties; and other news.Από τον VPM

Days after being confirmed as the Democratic Party candidate for governor, Spanberger visited Central Virginia to endorse some legislative priorities on behalf of Virginians. In other news: Dr. Karen Shelton publicly addressed the federal “COVID grant” cuts in front of a state advisory panel, WMRA provides a local look at the weekend’s “Hands Off!”…

Plus: Scuttled data center legislation and a Charlottesville bike lane plan In the podcast: Tribal sovereignty and fundraising in the Virginia governor’s raceΑπό τον VPM

Plus: Virginia's former state health commissioner is now warning that the U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s recent decision to cut federal funding for COVID-related grants makes Virginians more susceptible to future pandemics — and “horrific consequences.” In the podcast: Virginia is the top state to survive an alien invasion; Sens. Kaine…

Chesterfield Sports Enterprise will kick off construction in the coming days on an 89,000-square-foot facility that is set to feature two professional-level ice rinks; The Novelis plant on Reymet Road in Chesterfield County will close May 30 as part of the company’s overall restructuring; New brunch spot Sassy's is set to open this summer in the fo…

Richmond releases final water crisis assessment; mail problems at city hall; a new tool to tamp down on speeding; and Brown Grove residents won’t appeal Wegmans’ case to the state supreme court In the podcast: Updates from VPM News' “Idleness and boredom” series; the Nansemond Indian Nation sues Virginia over withheld Medicaid reimbursements.…

Today’s podcast episode has been updated to include Jahd Khalil’s summary of the single-day veto session for state lawmakers in Richmond. All in all, there were about 300 bills for lawmakers in the Democrat-controlled chambers to consider overriding or further amending. Bills with rejected amendments now return to Youngkin, who can decide whether t…

Curious Commonwealth is a VPM News series that explores audience questions about Virginia — its quirks, its policies and its communities. Today, Phil Liles interviews Billy Shields about how his reporting answered the question, "What happened to the German school that led to German School Road?" A VPM News audience member who works in the area aske…

Tomorrow is session reconvene at the General Assembly, so we’ve included a few veto and amendment highlights that are likely to come up in Richmond. In other news: Richmond is set to consider some waste reduction measures during April — aka Earth Month — and VPM News would like to issue a correction.…

Later this week, VPM News will be publishing the full transcript of our conversation with Dr. Norman Oliver. You can read that and more about VDH funding cuts at vpm.org.Από τον VPM

‘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.Από τον VPM

The Capital Region Airport Commission recently voted to increase the daily parking rates and rental car fees at Richmond International Airport; CK Bosworth Construction is suing New York City-based Ash Hotels for work performed on the Shenandoah Mansions hotel; and the former Gusti Restaurant Equipment and Supply warehouse on West Broad Street is c…

Plus: Gov. Youngkin’s plans to appoint former state AG Ken Cuccinelli to UVA’s Board of Visitors; Chestefield County’s budget; and other stories.Από τον VPM

Plus: A burn ban in effect through the end of the week in Henrico; funding for Richmond’s combined sewer overflow projects; and other stories In the podcast: New funding included in Youngkin’s amendments for Richmond’s CSO; Henrico burn ban in effectΑπό τον VPM

Plus: Youngkin vetoes a bill that would have streamlined planning around energy efficiency programs in Virginia. In the podcast: Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and Richmond council considers downtown infrastructure studyΑπό τον VPM

Plus: a Dominion Energy “near miss;” an update on Virginia’s basketball teams in March Madness; and other stories.Από τον VPM

Did it feel like last Thursday–Friday was filled with breaking news, or was that just us? Get caught up on the latest about VCU’s DEI office, the US Department of Education, the upcoming state budget amendments — and more Central Virginia news.Από τον VPM

Henrico is looking to acquire the Best Products property; Jonathan Spiers tours the new ball park; Petersburg breaks ground on a new casino; and a New York developer is seeking to build a high-rise in downtown Richmond.Από τον VPM

Reporter Dean Mirshahi speaks with Maj. Michael LaRocca, a Virginia Military Institute professor. Note: This episode discusses mental health, illness and suicide. Mental health and suicide prevention resources In emergency situations, call 988 or 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Deaf or Hard of Hearing? 1-800-799-4889 En Es…

A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily ordered the reinstatement of grants for teacher preparation programs. A long-standing program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is one of them. In other news: Remembering a longtime Virginia judge who recently died; Hanover County to weigh expansion of Ashcake Road Landfill; Gov. Glenn Young…

One reader's question about Richmond's water quality turned into the latest edition of Curious Commonwealth.Από τον VPM

Plus: Hanover residents lose appeal over Wegman’s development and Trump changes FBI HQ plans In the podcast: Richmond budget, FBI headquarters and Wegmans’ distribution centerΑπό τον VPM

Two mobile home residents in Richmond opened their doors to Mayor Danny Avula, who is weighing whether a fund for mobile home repairs will be part of his first city budget for fiscal year 2026. In other news: a VDOE executive resigns, Henrico’s GreenCity development is over — and more Central Virginia news.…

The multimillion dollar agreement between Chesterfield County and Competitive Racing Investments ushers in a new era of racing for the longtime stock car racetrack that’s been closed since 2020; The JXN Project was recently awarded $75,000 through the Virginia Museum of History and Culture’s Commonwealth History Fund to assist in its effort to rebu…

Plus: a book band study and study abroad grantees in limbo In the podcast: Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO discuss career; Dominion to test AI.Από τον VPM

Plus: Hadad's Lake up for auction; prescribed burns at the Washington and Jefferson National Forests; and other storiesΑπό τον VPM

Plus: Albemarle County Public Schools’ speed cameras; a new president for Randolph-Macon; and other stories. In the podcast: Southside Speedway set to return, new president for Randolph-Macon College.Από τον VPM

Plus: Virginia's future in RGGI, bacterial meningitis at UVA and other stories.Από τον VPM

The move, first widely publicized by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, requires University President Jim Ryan to report back on compliance within 30 days. In other news: Happy "spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time! This is when the DST-observing commonwealth switches to EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). We'll "fall back" to Eastern Standard Time on…

Plans for Henrico's GreenCity development have fallen through amid defaults on payments, and the City of Richmond has officially finalized the sale of land for part of the redevelopment of the Diamond District.Από τον VPM

Sen. Tim Kaine discusses a potential federal order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education; another man sets himself on fire at a state prison; Chesterfield eyes two data center projects; and one barrier to VMFA building a new storage facility is removed. In the podcast: A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield data center and VMFA rezoning…

Plus: Sub Rosa Bakery's plans to reopen; Henrico GreenCity plans are up in the air; the FY26 Richmond Public Schools budget; and other storiesΑπό τον VPM

Did you know that one of the biggest influences on Virginia government was a legal paper by an Iowa Supreme Court Justice?Από τον VPM

Plus: Applications for the Richmond Health Equity Fund are now open; Chesterfield's Southside Speedway could be racing again over the next few years; Charlottesville's newest historical marker unveiled; and other stories.Από τον VPM

Plus: VMI's board chooses to not renew current superintendent's contract; free trees in Charlottesville; more solar projects could be headed to Virginia; and other stories.Από τον VPM

‘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.Από τον VPM

The Diamond District development is facing a new lawsuit from a former partner in the venture; Henrico County has proposed a new fiscal year budget focused on improving water service after a failure in early January; and Richmond has unveiled a new Business Portal to register businesses and renew existing licenses.…

In an executive order, which was signed Thursday, Youngkin asks for law enforcement to identify people currently incarcerated in Virginia jails and prisons who are flagged for potential deportation.Από τον VPM

State Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D–Fairfax) carried SB 1212 this session, which would require companies to disclose any hidden fees before consumers pay. Plus: Former Del. Dave LaRock has filed to run for governor — potentially setting up a GOP primary against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. In the podcast: Richmond DPU hires permanent director and former…

A federal judge rules a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward; Virginia’s wine spotlighted in Governor’s Cup competition; and other stories. In the podcast: VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for people 19 years old and younger; a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty U…

Plus: RHHD expands its PrEP program; Charlottesville remembers a former mayor; and other storiesΑπό τον VPM

Those same lawmakers also duke it out in an oyster eating contest. Hear more from VPM News' Jahd Khalil and Patrick Larsen.Από τον VPM

Plans were unveiled for a new city government building; Developer DC Blox is moving forward with plans for a data center in Henrico County; The Magnolia Green project in Chesterfield is looking to expand; and a new cafe and wine lounge opened in Carytown.Από τον VPM

State budget negotiators are proposing state employee bonuses, keeping skill games illegal and using an optional local tax to fund school construction. Plus: Redevelopment plans in a Charlottesville neighborhood might include a new market.Από τον VPM

Plus: News from Albemarle County, including State Sen. Creigh Deeds on Monday’s Crozet shooting; UVA’s Board of Visitors to meet Friday to talk gender-affirming care for minors; and other stories.Από τον VPM

Lawmakers have proposed additional money, reporting requirements for Virginia’s tuition waiver program for families of killed or injured veterans. Plus: A congressman from Virginia is co-sponsoring a bill to terminate the U.S. Department of Education, a bill outlawing lying to minors during interrogations passed the General Assembly — and other Cen…

Plus: Henrico County Public Schools holding vaccination clinics; and other stories. In the podcast: Swords Into Plowshares accepting public art submissionsΑπό τον VPM