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VCU officials say they expect around 1,500 students to enroll in the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program for the upcoming fall semester, up from 1,006 students in the 2023–24 school year. 

Plus: A fire broke out in Shockoe Bottom; "Significant weaknesses” were found in an audit in how the City of Richmond oversees government employee credit cards; and other stories.

The lawsuit — filed against three school rectors — is the latest General Assembly push against Youngkin. The governor told VPM News Tuesday that this is a fight against his administration's work to dismantle “illegal discrimination,” which is how he has referred to DEI.  Plus: Several areas in Central Virginia have opened cooling stations. 

Plus: Hanover water update; Styrofoam ban takes effect on July 1 — and more Central Virginia news.   

Plus: UVA professors ask board to hold off on further DEI dismantling, Richmond's mayor is calling on regional leaders for water infrastructure solutions, Chesterfield County is now on fire ant quarantine — and more Central Virginia news.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include an in-depth look at renewed interest in Richmond Coliseum proposals and a Shockoe restaurant closes after a 50-year run.

Plus: an update on Charlottesville's FLOCK license plate reader program; what Juneteenth stands for; and other stories. 

It's the June 17 primary recap episode! As a reminder: All election results are unofficial until certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Keep track of the latest results, analysis and coverage on our website at vpm.org/elections.

Plus: Business as usual on data centers is unsustainable according to a new Sierra Club report; A fisherman in Central Virginia reels in a new state record; and other stories 

Plus: a look at the consent decree the City of Richmond entered into with the Virginia Department of Health; US Sen. Mark Warner speaks at a town hall in Charlottesville; Alpha-Gal syndrome to become a reportable disease; and other stories.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's adopting new restrictions for data centers, a Lego store coming to Short Pump Town Center, and an electric car retailer expands in downtown Richmond.

Salgado is one of six Democrats vying for the nomination to be on the ballot against Republican candidate John Reid in the November general election.

A conversation with two of six Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor.  

Plus: Fundraising numbers are in ahead of June's primary elections; Richmond City Council members say CAO confirmation was rushed; Senate committee rejects Ken Cuccinelli nomination to board of visitors; and other stories.  

VPM News politics reporter Jahd Khalil spoke with Stoney and Hashmi on why they should be the Democratic Lt. Governor candidate. 

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region.

Plus: Henrico outlines a plan to reduce injuries and fatalities on its streets by half within the next decade; how economic uncertainty affects farmers markets; and other stories.

VPM News politics reporter Jahd Khalil talks to Jones and Taylor about why they should be Virginia's next Attorney General.

Plus: The special election to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly is set; license plate readers in Charlottesville stay put – for now; and other stories    In the podcast: Boil water advisories will now come directly to phones in Richmond; Watchdog agency considers improvements to Virginia's youth criminal justice system. 

The Chesterfield County charter has had an extraordinary journey over more than 275 years — disappearing multiple times along the way before ending up in the library's hands in 2017.

Plus: why a special election hasn't been called yet to replace the late Northern Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly; a new House Minority Leader is chosen; and other stories 

A feature with U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan    NEWSLETTER In the podcast: US Rep. Jennifer McClellan on potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. 

‘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.

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's GreenCity development, a luxury real estate agency return to Richmond and the international expansion of a local waterproofing company.

Plus: Chesterfield County rezones land for new data centers; Nightingale Ice Cream expands; and other stories 

In the podcast: Localized, boil water advisories will end if two water compliance tests come back negative — likely Thursday afternoon.

The City of Richmond issued a boil water advisory for parts of the city Tuesday after issues with the filtration system. Potable tap water could be available in those areas by Thursday — at the earliest.    Click or tap here for the latest information on our website.  Click or tap here for the latest from Richmond City's official website. 

Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman voted in support of “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” promising that it protects vulnerable people and ensures the government-funded insurance program will be sustainable for people who are in need in the future.     Wittman spoke with Adrienne Hoar McGibbon about the legislation shortly after his vote on Thursday.

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include the closing of a Carytown brewery, the Byrd Theatre seat replacement project, VCU Health's Chesterfield County expansion and a proposed subdivision in Goochland County.

Plus: Virginia loses out on EV chargers; Gov. Youngkin touts 1000 undocumented immigrant arrests; and other stories.     NEWSLETTER In the podcast: Richmond must hire 55 new multilingual teachers to comply with new state law; plans for new EV stations in Virginia get scrapped.  

Plus: Richmond's interim CAO is out; more on VCU's DEI; and other stories    In the podcast: Henrico's data center growth; Richmond's interim CAO to resign. 

The latest installment of Curious Commonwealth explores who Humphrey Calder was.

Plus: A look at economic impacts in Southwest Virginia; school zone speed cameras are now active in Charlottesville; and other stories.    In the podcast: Graduation season has commenced, with traffic impacts expected in and around the Greater Richmond area. 

This story contains references to intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence.    Today's episode accompanies an article that first published on May 13.    VPM News is also asking our audience, "How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians?"     Visit vpm.org/inmigracion for more information. (We're also asking en YouTube and Instagram!) 

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the the top business stories across the Richmond region. Platania delivers a deep dive on a legal dispute over the sale of the historic Dixie Restaurant in Petersburg in which a paperwork error may end up costing the former owners a significant sum.

Plus: The City of Charlottesville has a new City Attorney; Recent rains have been good for easing drought conditions; and other stories.

The new tech in Chesterfield schools will cost $2.8 million. The county's decision comes after a January pilot project at Meadowbrook High and Robious Elementary where students had to walk through metal detectors over two days. In other news: Albemarle County is surveying damage after storm flooding, Hanover is redistricting schools in 2026 — and more Central Virginia news.

Richmond's inspector general, who is appointed by the council, had been in the position since 2019. Did you know VPM News is posting video shorts about Central Virginia news? Check out Tuesday's episode, which may sound familiar: "Where did German School Road get its name?" You can find VPM News Shorts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks from the City of Richmond; and other stories.

The University of Virginia's Manning Institute for Biotechnology is set to be a “catalyst” for innovation in Virginia and beyond when it opens in 2026. 

VPM News Host Lyndon German and Richmond BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the top business stories of the week. This week they cover the purchase of the former head Feed More headquarters in Richmond, Powhatan County approving a rezoning request for private school campus and VCU Health's expansion to downtown children's hospital set to open next year.

Plus: Richmond reacts to the first American pope; invasive fire ants spotted in Albemarle County; RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras' contract extended; and other stories.

VPM higher education reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff members of Virginia Commonwealth University's Division of Inclusive Excellence.     In the podcast: VPM News reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff of VCU's shuttered diversity office. 

Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.

The US Department of Government Efficiency directed the federal agency for community service and volunteerism to make the changes. Program directors and organization heads impacted told VPM News the sudden cuts left them hurt, confused and scrambling to find answers.    More than 160 members in Virginia were cut due to the grants ending, according to a count from the Richmond nonprofit Fit4Kids.    Read more: Trump's AmeriCorps cuts end Virginia community service grants  

Virginia's first youth-specific alternative to emergency rooms is now 1 year old. In other news: It's still state budget season, there are more federal funding freezes impacting Virginians — and other Central Virginia news. 

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond's water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.