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6/26/26 - State budget eliminates waitlist for government-subsidized childcare
Jun 26, 2026
4m 26s
6/25/26 - Richmond Public Schools, union reach impasse on collective bargaining
Jun 25, 2026
4m 24s
6/24/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Where did that Oregon Hill bear come from?
Jun 24, 2026
9m 47s
6/23/26 - Virginia lawmakers approve the state’s budget
Jun 23, 2026
5m 38s
6/22/26 - General Assembly reaches $207B budget deal
Jun 22, 2026
4m 44s
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() 6/26/26 - State budget eliminates waitlist for government-subsidized childcare | Read more from VPM News: State budget would eliminate Child Care Subsidy Program waitlist New regulations beef up data centers’ required water use reporting Other links: An exodus at the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia (The Roanoke Times)* Va. budget bill would allocate $7 million towards homeless services in Charlottesville (29News) Henrico 'keeping an eye on' low James River levels amid statewide drought warning (Henrico Citizen) Background checks for private firearm sales to resume July 1 (Cardinal News) Measles outbreak expands to include Cumberland (WRIC) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 4m 26s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() 6/25/26 - Richmond Public Schools, union reach impasse on collective bargaining | Read more from VPM News: Voting rights court battle drags into primary election Negotiations stall between Richmond Public Schools, teachers union Other links: Henrico confirms fifth rabies case this year after bat tests positive (WRIC) Federal government scouts for interest in mineral mining off Virginia shores (Virginia Mercury) Greene County Sheriff’s Office stages mass immigration detention in concert with federal officials (C-Ville Weekly) Local farms face worker shortage as ICE raids continue (Daily News-Record)* The unending compromise of the Electoral College (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 4m 24s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() 6/24/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Where did that Oregon Hill bear come from? | More from VPM News: Curious Commonwealth asks: Are bears living among Virginians? Virginia spent millions before shutting down child support system project Chesterfield taps Kalamazoo’s Kevin Catlin for county leadership Other links: Richmond conservation group buys last piece of Mayo Island, plans to transform site move forward (WRIC) “It’s just so heart-wrenching”: Luray pastor speaks out after recent ICE arrests (29News) 100K tons of rubble from HRBT expansion will go onto artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay (WHRO) Demo underway on Sports Backers Stadium, clearing way for Diamond District (Richmond BizSense)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 9m 47s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() 6/23/26 - Virginia lawmakers approve the state’s budget | Read more from VPM News: State lawmakers send compromise budget to Spanberger Google's $9B bet on a trio of Chesterfield data center campuses America 250 event to light up the Virginia Museum of History and Culture Other links: City, RRHA announce agreement on framework for Gilpin Court redevelopment with one-for-one replacement (The Richmonder) Local bowler attempting world record for longest 10-pin bowling marathon (WDBJ) Virginia’s technical workforce faces uncertainty as funding runs out for middle school program (Cardinal News) Virginia Medical Imaging sues Mary Washington Healthcare for $2.25M (Fredericksburg Free Press) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 5m 38s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() 6/22/26 - General Assembly reaches $207B budget deal | Read more from VPM News: Lawmakers reach two-year, $207B budget compromise On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings Other links: WATCH: The 1944 Student Bus Protest that Challenged Jim Crow (NOVA Parks) Norfolk channel reaches 55-foot depth, making it the East Coast's deepest port (WHRO News) Albemarle County Public Schools finalizes severance with former superintendent (29 News) City Hall is making its own news, and paying the RTD to distribute it (The Richmonder) Delegate Kent Highlights Legislative Wins (News on the Neck) County plans new Revolutionary War memorial for America 250 celebration (The Prince William Times)* New CEO: Goochland-based CarMax is growing again, but the fix isn't finished (The 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. | 4m 44s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | ![]() BizSense Beat: Short Pump, Amazon, Joyfield Flats, Dutch Bros | VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting with: the potential sale of Short Pump. Town Center, an Amazon warehouse coming to New Kent County, a new housing developing in Southside and Dutch Bros coming to a spot near Willow Lawn. | 4m 42s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() 6/18/26 - Early voting begins today for most of Virginia | Read more from VPM News: Two VCU medical school students push for expanded childcare access Virginia tribes unite to protect Henrico birthplace of Chief Powhatan Who's running in Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026? Who's running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2026? Other links: Two more city properties, including former school once earmarked for Planned Parenthood, could be surplused for affordable housing (The Richmonder) Plans for new hospice in Southwest Virginia halted by federal Medicare freeze (Cardinal News) Baby giraffes found safe after disappearing from Natural Bridge Zoo (WDBJ) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 6m 01s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() 6/17/26 - General Assembly, Gov. Spanberger add retail weed to state budget | Read more from VPM News: Bluntly: Virginia legislators, Spanberger add retail weed to state budget Spanberger sides with House in Virginia budget dispute WATCH: Protecting RVA’s Historic Black Cemeteries (YouTube) Other links: Joe Morrissey announces run for office, three years after saying he was done with politics (WTVR) DPU suspends water cutoffs as billing glitches continue (The Richmonder) Swords into Plowshares reaches out to Black residents, unhoused community for input on recasting Robert E. Lee statue into new public art (Charlottesville Tomorrow) Baby giraffes found safe after disappearing from Natural Bridge Zoo (WDBJ) Petersburg casino revenue bounces back in May (The Progress-Index)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 10m 21s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() 6/16/26 - UVA Health names new hospital CEO | Read more from VPM News: Who’s running in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in 2026? Who’s running in Virginia’s 7th congressional District in 2026? Who in Virginia is running for US Senate in 2026? ICYMI: VPM was at SailFest! (Instagram) Other links: Uwill Mental Health Wellness – Carter G. Woodson Middle School Uwill Mental Health Wellness – Hopewell High SchoolIndian Health Service payment delays are limiting dental care for Native American patients (WHRO News) Republicans throw out results of Lynchburg firehouse primary that picked council nominees (Cardinal News) Lavender Hill owner sues city, City Council over SUP denial (The Richmonder) Morale on decline within Albemarle County Police Department, survey says (The Daily Progress)* Police find grenades, cannonball in home of Chesterfield man accused of killing police K-9 (WRIC) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 3m 23s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() 6/15/26 - Virginia House posts state budget draft | More from VPM News: Virginia House drops $74B budget draft ahead of June 30 deadline Virginia has the blue catfish blues ICYMI: Sailing vessels travel upriver to Richmond as part of 250th anniversary On the agenda: Richmond zoning refresh, Petersburg casino revenue Other links: Virginia law does not make it easy for a renter to force a landlord to improve conditions — even hazardous ones (Charlottesville Tomorrow) Goochland to weigh 900-megawatt data center campus under new tech zone (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban, limits to federal agents (The Washington Post)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 4m 41s | ||||||
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| 6/13/26 | ![]() BizSense Beat: Greyhound Station, Innsbrook housing, Buskey Cider | VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the long-awaited demolition of Richmond's Greyhound station, plans for a housing development in Henrico County and a changing of the guard at Buskey Cider. | 4m 39s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() 6/12/2026 - State regulators get six months to review Dominion–NextEra deal✨ | Dominion-NextEra dealVirginia regulators+4 | — | DominionNextEra+7 | VirginiaRichmond | DominionNextEra+5 | — | 4m 08s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() 6/11/26 - Mussels return to South Anna River after 200 years✨ | environmentlocal news+4 | — | VPM NewsRichmond Times-Dispatch+3 | South Anna RiverVirginia | musselsSouth Anna River+7 | — | 5m 24s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() 6/10/26 - Cultural study to examine 2 historic African American burial sites in Richmond✨ | cultural studyAfrican American burial sites+5 | — | VPM NewsRichmond Times-Dispatch+4 | RichmondHanover | cultural studyAfrican American+6 | — | 4m 45s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() 6/9/26 - Chesterfield landfill cleanup cost could top $170M✨ | landfill cleanuphospital closure risk+3 | — | VPM NewsThe Richmonder+4 | VirginiaChesterfield+1 | Chesterfieldlandfill cleanup+3 | — | 4m 21s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() 6/8/26 - Richmond pauses new Woodville ES building✨ | educationlocal news+3 | — | Richmond Public SchoolsVPM News+1 | RichmondHenrico+1 | Woodville ESRichmond Public Schools+3 | — | 4m 49s | |
| 6/6/26 | ![]() BizSense Beat: Diamond District dispute, Fortune 500, Lady Chiller✨ | business newslocal disputes+3 | Jonathan Spiers | Flying SquirrelsFortune 500+1 | RichmondDiamond District | Richmondbusiness stories+3 | — | 4m 22s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() 6/5/26 - Judge halts universal background checks on Virginia private gun sales✨ | gun controlVirginia news+4 | — | VPM NewsSylvia’s Sisters+5 | Virginia | Virginiagun sales+6 | — | 4m 43s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() 6/4/26 - Retail cannabis in Virginia could still become reality✨ | retail cannabisVirginia news+3 | — | VPM NewsRichmond Public Schools+5 | VirginiaRichmond | retail cannabisVirginia+3 | — | 4m 59s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() 6/3/26 - Voting rights restoration stuck in limbo for some convicted felons✨ | voting rightsfelony convictions+4 | — | VPM NewsRichmond Times-Dispatch+4 | VirginiaFluvanna | voting rightsfelons+4 | — | 4m 07s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() 6/2/26 - Hanover supervisors veto large data center project✨ | data center projectlocal government+3 | — | VPM NewsVirginia Mercury+4 | HanoverShockoe watershed+2 | Hanoverdata center+3 | — | 4m 39s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() 6/1/26 - Virginia Tech’s BOV set to meet after rector refuses Spanberger’s request to resign | Read more from VPM News: Lawmakers surprised by Spanberger's veto of higher ed governance bills Recent rains aren't enough to reverse Virginia's severe drought status Higher ed union rift deepens amid failed collective bargaining expansion On the agenda: RPS budget cuts, Richmond resident planning commission Other links: Spanberger’s veto spree turns many in her own party against her (The Washington Post)* What is an SUP?: Meet Richmond’s most powerful tool to get around zoning rules (The Richmonder) VDH reports measles exposure at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital (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. | 5m 25s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | ![]() Policy Matters: May 28, 2026 | ‘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. In this episode we chat with VPAP's Executive Director Cat Anthony about the scuttled redistricting effort, which bills Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed, and data from the end of the lobbying year. You can follow along and stay up to date on the latest developments at vpap.org. | 4m 53s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 | ![]() BizSense Beat: Diamond District, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Field Trip Bikes | VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with an update on the Diamond District, Swift Creek Mill Theatre operations and a new bike shop in Church Hill. | 5m 15s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | ![]() 5/29/26 - Spanberger ousts head of Virginia Tech’s BOV | Plus: A look at how Henrico County groups are trying to slow the growth of invasive plant species. Read more from VPM News: A growing invasion: Henrico’s effort to track and contain invasive plants Federal nutrition benefit cuts hit Charlottesville's immigrant communities hard Gov. Spanberger ousts Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich Other links: After years of no penalties, Richmond DPU wants the power to fine stormwater violations (The Richmonder) One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget (Cville Right Now) Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul (Virginia Mercury) As data centers boom, Virginians breathe the exhaust of 10,000 diesel generators (The Washington Post)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. | 11m 52s | ||||||
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