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5 days ago | vpm.org | Lyndon German

In Hanover County, the Brown Grove Rural Historic District is more than a neighborhood: It is a living testament to the resilience of the historic Black community upon which it was founded. The wealth of community stories were on full display at the Hanover Museum of History and Culture. The “Tapestry of Resilience” exhibition is a journey through the lived experience of Brown Grove residents.

1 week ago | vpm.org | Deirdre Walsh |Scott Simon

SCOTT SIMON, HOST:Of course, this week has been dominated by events in the Middle East, but at home, President Trump presses ahead with his domestic agenda. Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned what's at stake if Congress doesn't pass the president's massive tax cut and spending bill. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)JOHN THUNE: If we don't take action, American families will be facing a massive tax hike starting in 2026.

1 week ago | vpm.org | Mike Goldberg

The groundbreaking 2022 Tony Award winning musical "A Strange Loop" has its Virginia premiere in Richmond, running from June 20th through August 9th. The show is being produced by the Richmond Triangle Players in collaboration with the Firehouse Theatre, supported by a grant from the Altria Giving Together program. The show opens for previews Performances are at RTP's Robert B. Moss Theatre in Scotts Addition Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, with Sunday matinees at 4pm.

1 week ago | vpm.org | Lyndon German

Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of June 20, 2025:Henrico County’s hunt for a new arena developer renews interest in Richmond Coliseum proposalsReported by BizSense’s Jonathan SpiersAs Henrico seeks a new developer for its stalled $2.3 billion GreenCity mixed-use development, the delay could offer the City of Richmond a chance to revisit plans for its own downtown venue, aka the City Center project.

1 week ago | vpm.org | Keyris Manzanares

Despite unofficial vote counts showing him within the margin necessary to request a recount, Levar Stoney accepted defeat in Virginia’s Democratic lieutenant governor primary Wednesday. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Richmond’s former mayor conceded the race and called on his supporters to rally behind state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D–Chesterfield), who claimed victory Tuesday night while holding a lead of just over 3,500 votes — or 0.8% — over Stoney.