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This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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Today · 4 min
BizSense Beat: RIC upgrades, Pizzeria Delores, Second Baptist, Goodwill
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with upgrades coming to Richmond International Airport, a new pizzeria in Scott's Addition, the rehabilitation of Second Baptist Church and Goodwill expanding in the Greater Richmond .
Yesterday · 4 min
9/4/26 - Arlington case raises questions about police use of Google search data
Police used a “reverse-keyword warrant” to identify a suspect in a 2022 case.
Thursday · 4 min
9/3/26 - Lewis Ginter workers go on strike
They say it all comes down to their pay.
Wednesday · 5 min
9/2/26 - Another RPS elementary closes over mold concerns
Bellevue Elementary will be closed until Sept. 8
Tuesday · 4 min
9/1/26 - $33M for the City of Richmond’s water system?
State officials shared the recommendation last week during the first meeting of the Richmond Regional Water Workgroup.
Monday · 4 min
8/31/26 - Final Confederate monuments removed from Capitol Square
The three statues had been standing for over a century.
Sunday · 5 min
Policy Matters: August 27, 2026
In this episode, we talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about turnout for the recent primaries, the upcoming November elections, and educational spending.
August 28 · 4 min
8/28/26 - Chesterfield weighs using data center revenue to slash car tax bills
Opponents say the measure is just a way to placate people who don’t support data centers.
August 27 · 5 min
8/27/26 - Virginia to receive $353M in multistate Meta settlement
A federal lawsuit argued that the company knew Facebook and Instagram could harm children’s mental health — but hid that information.
August 26 · 12 min
8/26/26 - Obama Elementary’s delayed start continues due to mold
Richmond Public Schools is considering whether to temporarily relocate.
August 25 · 8 min
Federal judge says Virginia still failing to follow King v. Youngkin order
Attorney General Jay Jones' office had listed 284 felonies that could lead to a loss of voting rights.
August 24 · 5 min
8/24/26 - Amending Virginia explores the proposed marriage equality amendment
Plus: It’s back to school for Richmond students this week.
August 22 · 4 min
BizSense Beat: Colonial Heights sports, River’s Edge apartments, Code Refresh
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie Diartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a new sports complex coming to Colonial Heights, a lawsuit connected with a Manchester apartment complex and Richmond's Code Refresh effort.
August 21 · 5 min
8/21/26 - How are Virginia agencies using tech to hire workers?
The practice is raising concerns that some applicants won’t get a fair shot.
August 20 · 4 min
8/20/26 - Virginia spent $52 million on child support overhaul that was never done
“Virginia paid serious money, and all we got were tools that barely worked,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Wednesday.
August 19 · 4 min
8/19/26 - Virginia’s measles outbreak declared over
The state health department has “cautious optimism.”
August 18 · 5 min
8/18/26 - Richmond unveils third draft of zoning code overhaul
Plus: Virginia moves to the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar.
August 17 · 4 min
8/17/26 - Virginia’s childhood vaccine schedule unchanged after new Trump EO
The Virginia Department of Health publicly backed its vaccine schedule recommendations a day after the EO was released.
August 14 · 10 min
8/14/26 - Dominion Energy asks to recoup $922M in fuel costs from customers
Also: It's move-in weekend at VCU, so approach the Fan at your own risk!
August 13 · 5 min
8/13/26 - Richmond Public Schools still in negotiations with teachers union
Teacher vacancies are down to 1%, two weeks before students return.

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