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- Yesterday3 min
10/8/26 - RPS internal audit updates maintenance process
Read more from VPM News: Auditor says RPS facilities department already improving work order management Other links: 11th District Q&A: Dianne Blais, Arthur Purves, James Walkinshaw (WAMU) Richmond EDA tells Squirrels to clear out of The Diamond or be treated as trespassers (The Richmonder) Jim Bakker’s rise, fall and legacy, remembered by a reporter who covered it (WFAE) Virginia's 2 largest craft brewers, Hardywood and Starr Hill, are merging (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* After statewide tour, Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi officially opposes Dominion-NextEra merger (Virginia Mercury) Jim Dillenbeck resigns from Albemarle County School Board (Cville Right Now) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
- 2 days ago5 min
10/7/26 - Henrico County’s terminating its Flock Safety deal.
Read more from VPM News: Tati King says his voting rights being restored is ‘still surreal’ Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract early over ‘privacy concerns’ Downtown Richmond childcare center closed after teachers strike WATCH: ICE Flights @ RIC (YouTube) Other links: Settlement reached in lawsuit alleging abuse at Red Onion State Prison (WRIC) Ollivant diagnosed with leukemia, promises to stay in race in Virginia's 7th (The Daily Progress)* The Mayo Bridge is being put on a 'road diet.' Lanes will be reduced after repaving (The Richmonder) Virginia Board of Education reinstates adult education advisory committee after 3 years (Virginia Mercury) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
- 3 days ago6 min
10/6/26 - SCC orders more files in Dominion–NextEra case
Read more from VPM News: Ballot Question 3 is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions ICYMI: Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveils state energy plan WATCH: Planning for Virginia’s Data Centers (YouTube) Other links: 10th Congressional District Q&A: Suhas Subramanyam (WAMU) Back in the exam room, Ralph Northam reflects on life after Richmond (WHRO News) Class-action lawsuit claiming abuse at Red Onion State Prison settled (The Roanoke Times)* Gordonsville police quietly resumed working with ICE a month ago. Why didn’t Town Council know? (Charlottesville Tomorrow) State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case (Virginia Mercury) At 212 years old, it’s Chesterfield’s most famous tree. But it’s time to say goodbye. (The Richmonder) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
- 4 days ago5 min
10/5/26 - A Chesterfield County employee is facing charges for misusing Flock camera technology
Read more from VPM News: New data shows lifetime return on investment of Virginia degree programs Henrico judge orders striking Lewis Ginter workers to rein in picketing activity Chesterfield police employee charged with misuse of Flock cameras On the agenda: Richmond’s emergency shelter, RPS mold remediation updates WATCH — Virginia Ballot Question 3: Felony Voting Disenfranchisement (YouTube) Other links: 9th District Q&A: Morgan Griffith, Joy Powers (Radio IQ) Spanberger admin 'exploring' nursing home staffing standard as advocates warn of 'breaking point' (WTVR) Richmond police officers warned, ticketed 95 times for speeding through school zones (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
- 6 days ago4 min
BizSense Beat: Richmond property auctions, Shoosmith Landfill, Center of the Universe, New Kent clinic
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting Richmond's property auction system, the Shoosmith Landfill, Center of the Universe's new food truck partner and a health clinic opening in New Kent County.
- 1 weeks ago5 min
10/2/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger releases a new energy plan for the state
Read more from VPM News: Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveils state energy plan Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations WATCH – Virginia Ballot Question 2: Separating Sex and Gender (YouTube) Other links: 8th District Q&A: Don Beyer, Tony Sabio, Tim Sharman (WAMU) Virginia’s first look at a cannabis retail market (The Virginian-Pilot)* Emails reveal principals sounding alarm over Henrico HVAC problems: 'What a mess' (WTVR) Richmond's lawyer blames Squirrels for Diamond District delay (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* Dillenbeck: 15 ACPS employees have been placed on leave in last 30 days (Cville Right Now) Higher costs to hunt, fish in Virginia go into effect on Oct. 1 (WRIC) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
10/1/26 - More than 5,000 immigrants with legal status in Virginia to lose Medicaid
Read more from VPM News: Trump cuts end access to Virginia Medicaid for thousands of legal immigrants Richmond’s 2027 General Assembly asks: water funding, anti-displacement programs 7th District Q&A: Doug Ollivant, Eugene Vindman, Taner Lopez WATCH: Virginia’s Ballot Question 1 & Abortion Access for Minors (YouTube) Other links: Former DPU worker stole $17K of copper and aluminum wire, inspector general found (The Richmonder) Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line (Virginia Mercury) Rooftop solar program offering discounts for Virginia households (WHRO) Library of Virginia to host tours for American Archives Month (WRIC) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
9/30/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Is high-speed rail possible in Virginia?
Read more from VPM News: Curious Commonwealth asks: Is high-speed rail possible in Virginia? 6th District Q&A: Ben Cline, Beth Macy ICE flights are using Richmond International Airport. Who controls them? Updated: Richmond City Council takes first step toward immigration ‘trust policy’ Other links: State attorney general launches investigation of cellphone-tracking firm used by City Hall (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* Researchers test ways to protect crops after damaging freeze (WRIC) Two years after Hurricane Helene ravaged Southwest Virginia, a study of the storm’s effects on the Clinch River is underway. (Cardinal News) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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