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VPM's daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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    8/30/25 - Recapping the week in Central Virginia news

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 10:02


    VPM News has spent the last week bringing you the first half of our special summer series on all things joy.   At the halfway point, we're stopping to catch you up on other news stories from the past week — including a lawsuit over University of Richmond scholarship programs; hundreds of thousands of Virginia families on the verge of losing health insurance and other benefits; and a new chief justice for the Supreme Court of Virginia.  We'll be back on Tuesday with more Finding Joy!  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

    ‘Finding Joy' in square dancing to old-time Appalachian folk music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 6:50


    VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.  Part 5: Cate MacKenzie immerses us in the local square-dancing community.  Learn more at vpm.org/joy.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    8/28/25 - ‘Finding Joy' in punk landscaping

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 6:50


    VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.  Part 4: Patrick Larsen introduces us to the beauty of conservation landscaping.  Learn more at vpm.org/joy.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    8/27/25 - ‘Finding Joy' in local pro wrestling's kayfabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 9:48


    Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.   Part 3: Dean Mirshahi introduces us to the booming, body-slamming, fourth wall–breaking world of locally produced professional wrestling.  Learn more at vpm.org/joy.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    8/26/25 - ‘Finding Joy' in fostering, adopting rats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 6:47


    Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.   Part 2: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon⁠ introduces us to the richly rewarding experience of rehoming former lab rats with Second Chance Heroes.   Learn more about the series at ⁠vpm.org/joy⁠. 

    8/25/25 - 'Finding Joy' in Muddy Mondays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 6:56


    Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. Part 1: Megan Pauly brings us along for Muddy Mondays, a summer hike for young kids run by Trail Kids RVA.  Learn more about the series at vpm.org/joy. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    8/24/25 - Revisiting Eliza's True Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 25:59


    Read the lightly edited transcript of this complete interview on VPM.org now.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

    BizSense Beat: Riverfront Plaza lawsuit, ACAC expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 5:00


    VPM News Host Benjamin Dolle and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories. This week's topic include a lawsuit against Riverfront Plaza in downtown Richmond, and a new area location for Charlottesville-based ACAC Fitness & Wellness.

    8/22/25 - What's the future of Head Start in Virginia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 9:05


    Plus: Early childhood and higher education reporter Megan Pauly spoke with families who rely on the program and the educators who run it.  

    8/21/25 - Nuclear fusion plant could be headed for Chesterfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 5:17


    Plus: GOP candidate for Governor Earle-Sears promises to “defend and deliver”; a possible measles exposure in Northern Virginia; and work resumes on Forest Hill sewer replacement project.  

    8/20/25 - Why does Virginia have off-year elections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 5:51


    Editor Whittney Evans digs into the history of Virginia's seemingly permanent case of election season — and fatigue.  Submit your own question to Curious Commonwealth at ⁠⁠⁠⁠vpm.org/curious⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    08/19/25 - The first gubernatorial debate is set

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:46


    Plus: Albemarle County's General Registrar resigns; VMI has a new superintendent; Virginia's State Board of Health on transgender athletics policies; and other stories.

    UVA community calls for more board transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 6:36


    Plus: Charlottesville's Police Civilian Oversight Board sees departures; Metal Detectors in Chesterfield schools; Virginia's National Guard deployments and other stories.

    BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Short Pump VR arcade, Better Housing Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 5:04


    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories. This week's topic include a Diamond District lawsuit, Short Pump's new VR arcade, and the groundbreaking of a new housing development in Chester.

    8/15/25 - Good signs for Virginia's economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 6:12


    Plus: help name a baby porcupine! 

    08/14/25 - Gov. Youngkin's executive order to help Virginia's nursing homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 5:46


    Plus: Fly, Eagles Fly; two bald eagles were recently released at Pocahontas State Park, and other stories.

    8/13/25 - Lawyer for Henrico teen detained by ICE speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 4:24


    In other news, Chesterfield residents are appealing a decision about Dominion Energy's permit use, the UVA Student Council has also issued a “no confidence” resolution in the Board of Visitors — and school is IN (or almost IN) session for Central Virginia students. ICYMI: Read the transcript from Monday's interview about Liberty Lost by clicking or tap here. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    8/12/25 - Immigrant rights advocates present plans to stop federal ICE raids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 5:50


    Plus: Boar's Head reopens in Virginia; health insurance rates could skyrocket; and recovered bald eagles to take flight  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    8/11/25 - A conversation with T. J. Raphael of Liberty Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 10:12


    Editor's note: Today's episode includes discussion of a podcast that contains teen pregnancy, sexual assault, coercive behavior and the complex emotions surrounding open and closed adoptions. Listener discretion is advised.  A new podcast goes inside the Liberty Godparent Home in Lynchburg. Through interviews with women who stayed there, journalist T. J. Raphael details how the home reportedly pressured teen mothers to surrender their babies in exchange for scholarships to Liberty University.   Features Editor Whittney Evans recently spoke to Rafael and Sarah P. — a former resident and case manager at the Godparent Home.  Liberty Lost is a six-episode, limited series podcast produced by and available on Wondery as well as other podcast platforms.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

    BizSense Beat: Embezzlement appeal, Powhite Parkway expansion, Slim Chickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 5:12


    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the Richmond area's to business stories. This week's news includes details on sentencing appeal for a man who robbed millions from Virginia's birth-related injury fund, Chesterfield County's Powhite Parkway expansion project and the new fast food chain coming to the Richmond-area.

    8/7/25 - VCU scrubs race references from scholarships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 5:38


    Plus: Fox Elementary School is back; a controversial Confederate monument returns to Arlington National Cemetery; Virginia Beach sand dunes are older than Egyptian pyramids; and other stories. Are you enjoying the audio versions of our VPM News Shorts? They're usually posted twice a week to our ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.  Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 

    8/7/25 - Dominion Energy and the Richmond Flying Squirrels team up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 6:37


    Plus: A rabid raccoon in Mechanicsville; A statue of Jefferson Davis heads to California; and other stories

    8/6/25 - Why don't Virginia's Seven Cities get along?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 6:22


    VPM News' Billy Shields digs into the “why” of this listener question for the latest Curious Commonwealth.  Submit your own question to Curious Commonwealth at ⁠⁠⁠vpm.org/curious⁠⁠⁠. Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 

    8/5/25 - UVA announces interim president

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 5:05


    Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate for more information. 

    8/4/25 - What is Acquisition Logistics LLC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 6:24


    Acquisition Logistics was founded in 2008, according to Virginia State Corporation Commission records. It is also registered as a minority-owned, veteran-owned and small business with a history of providing logistics support services for various government agencies, according to federal contract records. In other news: Keyris Manzanares reports recent ICE raid in Southside Richmond has left residents shaken. You can also watch this piece as a VPM News Short in English and Spanish! VPM News Shorts are posted to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate for more information. 

    Policy Matters: July 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 4:55


    ‘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.

    BizSense Beat: GreenCity proposals, Sauer Center, Blanchard's coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 5:09


    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topic include Henrico County's stalled arena development, the relocation of a prominent accounting firm, and a local coffee company's move to major retail stores near you.

    8/1/25 - How Earle-Sears, Spanberger use music on the campaign trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 7:24


    VPM News' Jahd Khalil found the campaign playlists for the gubernatorial candidates, so he and Patrick Larsen asked around about what their selections convey. In other news: The City of Richmond has put up anti-loiter signs near the Allianz Amphiteater; Suffolk is looking into Amtrak service; VCU Health is sunsetting its pediatric gender-affirming care — and more Central Virginia news. Are you enjoying the audio versions of our VPM News Shorts? They're usually posted twice a week to our Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.  Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate for more information. 

    7/31/25 - A VCU student gets her degree months after graduation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 5:50


    Megan Pauly, VPM News' higher education reporter, explains why VCU withheld several students' degrees following a peaceful campus protest in April.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 

    7/30/25 - Richmond City Council rezones for future vape shops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:31


    City councilors effectively banned new smoke shops in Richmond, while noting that the rules don't affect existing businesses.    Plus: A Fairfax County judge has ruled in Virginia Senate Democrats' favor on the lawsuit they filed against rectors at GMU, VMI and UVA.    Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 

    07/29/25 - Rep. Jennifer McClellan on Chesterfield ICE detentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 5:45


    Plus: Louisa County isn't getting another Amazon data center; public media figures out how to raise money for lost federal funds; and other stories.   

    BizSense Beat: Armitage renovation, Second Serve RVA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:08


    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss Richmond's top business stories. This week's episode explores the planned redevelopment of the old Armitage Building in Richmond and a local nonprofit's desire to build an indoor tennis facility on Arthur Ashe Blvd.

    7/28/25 - VCU has been withholding a pro-Palestinian activist's degree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:38


    In other news: UVA announces special committee for the school's new president, and Richmond has a new deputy chief admin for finance and administration. Editor's note: WUSA reported late Saturday that Sereen Haddad's degree has since been released. VPM News has been unable to independently confirm this update as of Sunday night; we'll update this episode or include a note in Tuesday's should that change! Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 

    7/25/25 - Author Barbara VornDick and The Tale of Eliza Monroe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 8:31


    VornDick, a career educator who's worked at James Monroe's Highland estate in Albemarle County for the last several years, became interested in the tale behind Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay's life. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 

    7/24/25 - Richmond committee delays vote on rental inspection program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 7:04


    Virginia sees "alarming" rise in child drownings; Maymont celebrates 100 years; AstraZeneca announces new facility.  

    7/23/25 - Prominent Chesterfield figures are voicing concerns over repeated courthouse ICE detentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 5:17


    The James River has high levels of E.Coli in it after recent heavy rains at various points. Please swim with care in the river! 

    7/22/25 - RPS200 students head back to class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 5:18


    Plus: A glitch delays payments meant to help Virginians get food, and Petersburg leaders say decades of neglect have left the city vulnerable to flooding 

    7/21/25 - Sen. Tim Kaine discusses "Big, Beautiful Bill" with Richmond NAACP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 9:00


    Hanover County is tightening rules on new vape and smoke shops, and Richmond Public Schools is kicking off a literacy campaign on Aug. 4 (804 Day).  But... most of today's episode is tied to the federal clawback of $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and how that will impact Virginians — and public media outlets including VPM News.  Interested in watching our VPM News Shorts? They're usually posted on Tuesdays and Fridays to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.  Disclosure: VPM Media Corp. is the FCC license holder of VPM PBS and VPM News, which operates as 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck (Heathsville) and 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia (Chase City). As a newsroom, VPM News maintains editorial independence — this article went through our usual fact-checking and editing process. All interviewed station leadership did not know interview questions ahead of time, and they did not view this article prior to publication. Questions about this article and VPM News' overall editorial policy should be directed to Managing Editor Dawnthea M. Price Lisco and News Director Elliott Robinson. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate for more information. 

    BizSense Beat: Arthur Ashe bridge, Henrico housing, Chesterfield data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 5:05


    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond's top business stories starting with the proposed redesign for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge, Henrico County's affordable housing trust fund, and data centers projects in Chesterfield County.

    7/18/25 - Some families receiving state-subsidized childcare now have a new job requirement rule to follow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 6:15


    Plus: Campaign finances are discussed; Please don't mix bleach and vinegar in your washing machine. (It's toxic!)

    07/17/25 - City of Hopewell sewage incident highlights wastewater needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 5:54


    Plus: State health care agencies warn the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to “financial shock” for hospitals and more across Virginia.

    7/16/25 - How do initiatives and recall work in Virginia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 9:12


    About half of states provide citizens with a path to bypass elected officials to change local laws — or recall the officials themselves.  But is Virginia one of them? Editor Whittney Evans investigates the answers in this week's Curious Commonwealth with RVA's Got Issues' Rich Meagher (Short Summer Break Edition). Submit your own question at ⁠⁠vpm.org/curious⁠⁠. You can listen to RVA's Got Issues on its website or wherever you get your podcasts.  Editor's note: An earlier version of this episode was missing the Curious Commonwealth music. Sorry about that!

    07/15/25 - JLARC study says Virginia's school districts have been incorrectly citing a law over book bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 4:45


    Plus: group behind June cyberattack on Albemarle County has been identified; and other stories   

    7/14/25 - Virginia General Assembly eyes September session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 8:07


    It's unclear what the extent of the effects will be or when they'll hit Virginia. Plus: Richmond's finance director resigns and VPM News will be hosting a Mug Stop in Charlottesville!

    BizSense Beat: Intermediate Terminal Building, sandwich court battle, Ohm Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 5:18


    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie  Jackie DiBartolomeo explored the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they discuss the redevelopment Richmond'slong-dormant Intermediate Terminal Building, a sandwich shop owners lawsuit against the restaurant's founders and the launch of a local health tech start up.

    7/11/25 - VCU awaits legal ruling on teacher residencies future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 5:58


    In other news: UVA President Jim Ryan exits job, US Rep. Rob Wittman talks Medicaid, Richmond hires new CAO — and more Central Virginia news.

    7/10/25 - Hanover School Board elects new leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 5:27


    The Central Virginia county has fully replaced its school board within the last two years. It remains one of 12 districts in the commonwealth with an appointed, not elected, board.    In other news: Environmental advocates call for pollution curbing at beaches, JMU has a new president — and more Central Virginia news. 

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