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VPM, which was previously called WCVE, stands as the largest public media organization owned and operated locally in Central Virginia. As the go-to source for public media in Virginia, VPM offers top-quality programming from PBS and NPR, along with a variety of community-focused programs and services that significantly contribute to the realms of arts, news, history, science, and education. Every week, nearly 2 million individuals in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley tune in to their stations.

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On the agenda: Richmond budget amendments, Ashcake Road Landfill expansion

3 days ago | vpm.org | Dean Mirshahi

Below are details on upcoming public meetings in the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville and the counties of Chesterfield, Albemarle and Hanover. RichmondCity Council1 p.m. Monday Council chambers, 2nd floor, Richmond City Hall301 N. 9th St.Members are set to talk over their proposed changes to Mayor Danny Avula’s spending plan for fiscal year 2026. The council has also scheduled time for a closed session to consider an appointee’s performance.
Week in politics: Supreme Court order blocks deportations, Trump wants to oust Powell

5 days ago | vpm.org | Scott Simon |Ron Elving

SCOTT SIMON, HOST:The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting any of the Venezuelans currently being held in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The justices were acting on an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union. NPR's senior contributor, Ron Elving, joins us. Ron, thanks so much for being with us. RON ELVING, BYLINE: Good to be with you, Scott. SIMON: The court is putting the brakes on President Trump's deportations, isn't it?
VCU protest spotlights cancellation of student visas at Virginia colleges

6 days ago | vpm.org | Megan Pauly |Dean Mirshahi

Over 100 people chanted “hands off our students now” during an April 14 protest on Virginia Commonwealth University’s campus, in response to the termination of about three dozen student and alumni visas on Virginia campuses in recent days by President Donald Trump’s administration. The protest was organized by VCU’s Students for Justice in Palestine group, which has been organizing regular protests over the war in Gaza.
State health department finds years of ‘neglect’ behind Richmond water crisis

1 week ago | vpm.org | Dean Mirshahi

Dealing with January’s power outage at Richmond’s main water treatment plant should have been routine for the city’s Department of Public Utilities, but the state health commissioner said years of “neglect” led to the regional water crisis. State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton shared this assessment with Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Richmond Mayor Danny Avula in an April 15 letter outlining the findings of an investigation led by the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water.
More than half of Americans use subtitles because audio is 'muddled,' survey finds

1 week ago | vpm.org | Ashley Westerman

A survey by the language learning site Preply found that more than half of Americans say they use subtitles because movie soundtracks are too hard to understand.
Major changes to come following Richmond’s new zoning code

1 week ago | vpm.org | Dean Mirshahi

Richmond City Councilor Ellen Robertson recently asked Kevin Vonck, the city’s planning director, if zoning rule changes could help the River City reach 400,000 residents — almost twice as many people as it has now. “I think the city could do that population,” Vonck answered.
How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians?

1 week ago | vpm.org | Keyris Manzanares

VPM News wants to know more about how federal immigration policy is affecting Virginians. Your experience and insights can help bring important stories to light. Have recent federal or local immigration policy changes impacted your life or those around you? Are there challenges or successes in your community related to immigration that need more attention? Do you have a story or tip that could help shed light on how these policies are shaping Virginians’ lives?
Henrico County tackles water service needs in FY26 budget

1 week ago | vpm.org | Lyndon German

Henrico County's Board of Supervisors passed its roughly $1.36 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday. And although county officials agreed to reduce property tax rates for residents and business, county water and sewer bills will rise starting July 1. (Virginia’s fiscal year runs July 1–June 30.)Bentley Chan, director of public utilities, told VPM News that the agreed-upon rate increases are a proactive measure to reduce costs across the board.
Meet saxophonist Cory Barnfield

2 weeks ago | vpm.org | Mike Goldberg

Meet saxophonist Cory Barnfield! He enjoys a successful career as a performer, recording artist and teacher. Cory performs frequently with the Louisville Orchestra and the Kentucky Opera. He's recorded several solo albums, most recently "Song and Dance" on Centaur Records. Cory is also very active as a music educator. He currently teaches music and instrumental ensembles at Norton Commons in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky.
‘Idleness and boredom’: Virginia juvenile justice system strained by staffing shortages

2 weeks ago | vpm.org | Keyris Manzanares

Lockdowns, increased restrictions on out-of-cell time, a lack of rehabilitative services and critically low staffing levels have recently drawn attention to Virginia’s only youth prison: Bon Air Juvenile Justice Center. Recent public hearings have resulted in officials calling for investigations into the Chesterfield County facility — a potential first step in preventing dangerous conditions from becoming commonplace in the face of chronic understaffing.