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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The kingdom of God is being revealed on earth through Jesus Christ. What does that mean for us? At VictoryPoint, we join God's mission by making and multiplying disciples who give their whole lives to being like Jesus and doing what he did. This podcast is a collection of messages from our worship gatherings. Join us in person. vpm.org.
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3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue mobile home repairs fund
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5:15Two 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.…
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BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Project grant, Hadad's Lake auction, Supper Club opens
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5:04The 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…
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3/14/25 - Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO; Dominion to test AI
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8:23Plus: 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.Bởi VPM
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03/13/25 - Hanover County lost a court case against a resident seeking public records about its sheriff's department.
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5:55Plus: Hadad's Lake up for auction; prescribed burns at the Washington and Jefferson National Forests; and other storiesBởi VPM
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3/12/25: Dominion Energy projects that electric bills could rise over the next 15 years, but why?
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4:30Plus: 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.Bởi VPM
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03/11/25 - Richmond makes progress on Complete Streets project
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4:45Plus: Virginia's future in RGGI, bacterial meningitis at UVA and other stories.Bởi VPM
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3/10/25 - UVA’s Board of Visitors dissolved the school’s DEI office
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5:35The 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…
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BizSense Beat: GreenCity deal falters, Diamond District proceeds
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5:04Plans 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.Bởi VPM
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3/7/25 - A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield data center and VMFA rezoning
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5:30Sen. 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…
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03/06/25 - How Virginia compensates people who’ve been wrongfully convicted of crimes has changed a lot in recent years
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6:08Plus: Sub Rosa Bakery's plans to reopen; Henrico GreenCity plans are up in the air; the FY26 Richmond Public Schools budget; and other storiesBởi VPM
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03/05/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks 'why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state?'
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6:17Did you know that one of the biggest influences on Virginia government was a legal paper by an Iowa Supreme Court Justice?Bởi VPM
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03/04/25 - Mayor Danny Avula fields questions on the city's water crisis draft
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5:39Plus: 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.Bởi VPM
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03/03/25 - Hanover, Henrico unveil FY26 budgets
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5:41Plus: 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.Bởi VPM
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‘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.Bởi VPM
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BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Henrico County budget, Richmond business tax portal
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5:07The 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.…
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2/28/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s issues immigration enforcement order
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8:01In 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.Bởi VPM
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2/27/25 - One of the 900+ bills heading to Gov. Glenn Youngkin would eliminate “junk fees.”
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6:05State 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…
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2/26/25 - VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for minors
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5:15A 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…
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2/25/25 - The Virginia statehouse finished business over the weekend, passing a budget and roughly 100 bills
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6:48Plus: RHHD expands its PrEP program; Charlottesville remembers a former mayor; and other storiesBởi VPM
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Those same lawmakers also duke it out in an oyster eating contest. Hear more from VPM News' Jahd Khalil and Patrick Larsen.Bởi VPM
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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.Bởi VPM
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2/21/25 - General Assembly reaches tentative budget agreement
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8:37State 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.Bởi VPM
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2/20/25 - A new study on mental health and wellness in Greater Richmond’s Spanish-speaking community
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4:48Plus: 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.Bởi VPM
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2/19/25 - Lawmakers seek additional military tuition program funds.
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5:03Lawmakers 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…
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2/18/25 - Multiple bills claiming to address terrorism, free speech in Virginia and its college campuses did not pass in the statehouse
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5:16Plus: Henrico County Public Schools holding vaccination clinics; and other stories. In the podcast: Swords Into Plowshares accepting public art submissionsBởi VPM
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2/14/25 - RVA report says no safety protocol at water treatment plant
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6:02A preliminary report examining Richmond’s water crisis last month was released Thursday. The final report is due out in March. Plus: The Office of the Attorney General was cyberattacked earlier this week; Virginia’s free clinics are not seeing budgets increase as quickly as patient loads; and more Central Virginia news. A note: We’ll be off on Mond…
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2/13/25 - State lawmakers have days to resolve “MOMnibus” package
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5:41Plus: Dominion’s CEO isn’t worried about permits being revoked for its Coastal Virginia offshore wind project; Senate committee advances legislation that could impact local electoral boards; funding for Mayo Bridge; and other stories. In the podcast: Dominion’s CEO isn’t concerned that the Trump administration could revoke permits for its Coastal V…
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2/12/25 - Communication issues between the City of Richmond and Henrico County delayed the county’s ability to manage its response to the January water outage.
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5:27Plus: legislation about automated license plate readers; a member of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s cabinet gets tapped for a federal position; and other stories.Bởi VPM
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2/11/25 - More wintry weather expected in the region.
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5:39Plus: Virginia High School League changes transgender athlete policy, the Democratic Party of Virginia to step down; and other stories.Bởi VPM
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2/10/25 - Virginia House to consider contraceptive legislation
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5:53Plus: an update on federal grant payments to community health centers and a piece from partner station WMRA on the federal hiring freeze.Bởi VPM
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A Maryland-based developed reached a plea agreement on embezzlement charges related to a South Richmond development; A new data park could be coming to Chesterfield; and a new interview reveals the secrets behind the Duke's Mayo ads.Bởi VPM
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2/6/25 - Virginia’s House, Senate pass proposals on how to adjust the budget
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5:25The two sets of budget amendments with relatively small differences between them create a unified counterproposal to the spending changes sought by Youngkin. In the podcast: Slave trail expansion, RIC flights to Bermuda and more Virginia data centersBởi VPM
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Hoffman & Associates agreed to purchase an entire city block at 3200 W. Moore St. for a mixed-use development; Haleon is investing $54.2 million to upgrade its existing building at 1211 Sherwood Ave.; Richmond-based Spy Rock Real Estate Group submitted plans to build an apartment complex at 10800 Center View Drive, where Midlothian Athletic Club cu…
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2/6/25 - The bill faced opposition from representatives of rural localities.
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7:26Plus: a story from our partner station WHRO about offshore windfarms; a new mural dedicated to Arthur Ashe; and other stories. In the podcast: VPM Daily Newscast: a new mural dedicated to Arthur Ashe unveiled in Henrico, Allegations of inappropriate behavior have been raised by RPS employees against Chief Talent Officer Maggie Clemmons.…
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2/5/25 - VCU Health patient among transgender care lawsuit plaintiffs
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5:24The ACLU and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are suing President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over an order to halt gender-affirming medical care for people under age 19. In other news, Tuesday was crossover day at the Virginia General Assembly! In the podcast: News outlets owned by Lee Enterprises had a nationwide outag…
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2/4/25 - The Virginia House and Senate are mostly in agreement when it comes to state budget amendments.
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6:55Plus: A Henrico County gaming facility could be impacted by statehouse legislation; A bill to repeal a prohibition on public employees’ collective bargaining rights across Virginia cleared a vote in the State Senate on Monday; and other stories. In the podcast: An update on where the Virginia budget stands, and applications for Richmond’s Water Rec…
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2/3/25 - How President Donald Trump relocated federal workers in 2019
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5:56President Donald Trump’s first administration tried to relocate federal workers on an office-by-office basis back in 2019. In today’s feature story, WAMU’s Margaret Barthel reports on what happened then.Bởi VPM
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‘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.Bởi VPM
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01/31/25 - Medicaid, ADUs and minimum wage proposals
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7:39The General Assembly’s also considering bills that would regulate ADUs and address minimum wage. In the podcast: The General Assembly’s considering bills that would provide care for pregnant people who are incarcerated, regulate ADUs and address a range of labor issues.Bởi VPM
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1/30/25 - General Assembly preps budget amid federal funding confusion
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7:34The General Assembly session is gearing up for Budget Sunday (this Sunday), and several bills will not make the cut for crossover next Tuesday. In other news: Rockingham County bans two books, Hanover County proposes its budget draft for FY26 — and more Central Virginia news. Did you know VPM News is producing weekly short videos about how the Gene…
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01/29/25 - General Assembly budget showdown
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6:58Plus: Digital IDs to be accepted at more than 200 airports; Virginia’s first pediatric flu deaths of the season; Lake Monticello’s HOA might have to pay back a federal loan; and other stories.Bởi VPM
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1/28/25 - Bills on invasive plant species headed through House, Senate.
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6:51Plus: Haleon, a global consumer health corporation, will be investing more than $54 million to upgrade its Richmond research and development facility; Richmond Public Schools remains committed to its students in a time of “uncertainty and anxiety.”Bởi VPM
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1/27/25 - Inside the UVA School of Medicine team exploring past lives
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6:51For more than 50 years, a small division in the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine has explored topics ranging from the possibility of telepathy to reincarnation. WHRO's Nick McNamara visited the team to learn more. VPM News needs your help: What do you want us to cover this General Assembly session? Visit VPM.org/thepeople to submit your …
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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.Bởi VPM
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1/24/25 - VDH to issue the City of Richmond a Notice of Alleged Violation over its January water problems.
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5:32Plus: General Assembly legislation around data centers, a new Albemarle County litter cleanup program, new leash laws for dogs in Chesterfield County and other stories.Bởi VPM
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1/23/25 - Richmond hires Midwest firm to investigate water failure
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7:48Today’s top stories include Richmond’s announcement of a firm to investigate its infrastructure after the regional water outage, a podcast-exclusive extended look at some recent General Assembly happenings — and more Central Virginia news. Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature.…
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1/22/25 – State lawmakers try to prep in case Medicaid expansion ends
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5:37Today’s top audio stories include a look at Henrico County’s water vigilance, federal workers and the Waverly Two. Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature.Bởi VPM
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1/21/25 – State commission approves bill inspired by VPM podcast
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5:31The State Crime Commission has endorsed a piece of legislation relating to Virginia’s former chief serologist, whose work at the state crime lab was scrutinized with the VPM podcast Admissible: Shreds of Evidence. In other news: Virginia’s vehicle inspection stickers are changing, Chesterfield County has a new superintendent and Albemarle County ha…
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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.Bởi VPM
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