VPM Daily Newscast
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.
Episodes
November 21, 2025 • 4 mins
Henrico state of the county address; Virginia could require license to buy a gun; Democrats file bill to raise minimum wage; and more.
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Questions remain in dispute over Jim Ryan’s exit at UVA
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November 20, 2025 • 6 mins
Read more Gas rates rising faster than inflation in Richmond
Petersburg’s first casino is set to open early next year — in a tent
Demand grows at Virginia food banks amidst federal cuts
Other links Immigration attorney: Hampton Roads likely next target for immigration agents, already in Raleigh area (WAVY) DEI cuts at Virginia Tech total more than $8 million (Cardinal News) Democrats brace for quick special election in deep-...
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November 19, 2025 • 5 mins
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Residents voice opposition to Hanover data center proposal
New documentary looks back at World War II from one family’s perspective
Watch “She said, he said” over UVA president’s resignation (VPM on YouTube)
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
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Virginia drought conditions (Department of Environmental Quality)
‘This is BS’: Councilmembers frustrate...
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November 18, 2025 • 5 mins
Richmond Public Schools outlines framework for 10-year facilities upgrade Updated: SCOVA declines review of Youngkin's university appointments
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The Town of Louisa faced five resignations in less than a year. Now it’s trying to rebuild (Charlottesville Tomorrow)
Plan for dedicated Metro funding wins support from key D.C. region leaders (FFXNow)
Meet the man who keeps Staunton's one-of-a-kind Wurlitzer organ ...
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November 17, 2025 • 5 mins
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Former UVA President Jim Ryan disputes rector's account of his resignation
Spanberger, Youngkin spar over UVA board appointments, president search
St. Joseph’s Villa opens rapid rehousing center in Henrico County
On the agenda: Richmond zoning refresh, Albemarle road extension
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Higher SOL cut scores coming, but not this year, Virginia board says (Virginia Mercury)
RPS resumes work on a master...
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November 15, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories. This week's stories include the sale of the beloved Lakeside Avenue brewery Final Gravity Brewing Co. and an out-of-state developer's Southside property purchase.
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November 14, 2025 • 5 mins
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VCU changed scholarship for descendants of the enslaved to align with anti-DEI policies
Federal judge rules ICE unlawfully detained immigrant teens without bond
Chesterfield parent launches push to make Diwali a CCPS holiday
Inside VPM’s new Downtown Richmond HQ
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Bon Air jail guard pleads to sexually assaulting underage inmate but gets no prison time (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
Virginia’s probe into ...
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November 13, 2025 • 6 mins
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Youngkin says a portion of SNAP benefits should be paid out Thursday
Richmond School Board approves collective bargaining changes
Richmond City Council creates city’s first rental inspection program
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Spanberger asks U.Va. Board of Visitors to delay appointment of new president (The Cavailer Daily)
City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit (The Richm...
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November 12, 2025 • 6 mins
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Kaine says protecting Virginia federal workers behind vote to end shutdown
Reforest Richmond’s Tree Week plants the seeds of a greener city
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Goochland supervisors OK controversial data center district proposal
With SNAP benefits at risk, a guide on where to donate food, money and resources in RVA
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November 10, 2025 • 5 mins
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After election, paid family leave approval likely next year
Photo essay: Amid historic election, Virginians long for change
On the agenda: Richmond rental inspection program, RPS collective bargaining
Richmond prepares to weather continuing federal shutdown
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November 8, 2025 • 4 mins
VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they dive in into a local law firm looking to move into the Diamond District, the region's largest hotelier's investment in Chesterfield County and BizSense's annual ranking of the top businesses in the region.
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November 7, 2025 • 5 mins
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Virginia Democrats plan to capitalize on 2025 'tsunami'
Bill Lupoletti, WRIR co-founder, remembered as ‘passionate connector’
Chesterfield County names interim supervisor to replace Jim Holland
Former Newport News teacher shot by her 6-year-old student wins a $10M jury verdict
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November 6, 2025 • 8 mins
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SCOVA hears arguments in suit over Youngkin's university board appointments
Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she'll defy Trump's 'bad policies'
ICYMI: What will the 2026 House of Delegates look like?
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November 5, 2025 • 5 mins
We’re only going to say this once: All results remain unofficial until certified by the state.
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Democrats sweep Virginia's statewide offices, expand House majority
Results: What will the 2026 House of Delegates look like?
Jason Miyares concedes in attorney general race to Democrat Jay Jones
Watch the moment VPM News announced Spanberger’s win on-air (YouTube)
Watch highlights from Abi...
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November 4, 2025 • 5 mins
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VPM News' 2025 election coverage
VPM News’ FAQ to voting in Virginia
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Policy Matters: October 30, 2025
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November 3, 2025 • 7 mins
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Where do Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger stand on child care?
How to vote in Tuesday’s elections
Virginia Senate votes to propose redistricting amendment
Obama supports Spanberger at Norfolk rally during campaign's final days
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November 2, 2025 • 5 mins
‘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.
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November 1, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about a massive home development in Chesterfield County, the potential demolition of the Richmond Coliseum and a community led-effort to save a local gym in Henrico County.
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October 31, 2025 • 9 mins
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Has Richmond always been a Halloween town?
Health insurance customers face uncertainty as open enrollment begins
Latino candidates look to shape Virginia's political future
Richmond’s elections office works to win back voter trust in 2025
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October 30, 2025 • 5 mins
A first look at cannabis sales in Virginia sheds light on pot preferences in the commonwealth; and a technology overhaul means layoffs for Goochland-based CarMax.
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House of Delegates passes redistricting amendment
Tazewell judge denies injunction against GA redistricting effort
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank reports record levels of food insecurity
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