VPM Daily Newscast

VPM Daily Newscast

VPM's daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, Phil Liles, Kim Strother and VPM News staff, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

Episodes

8/7/25 - Dominion Energy and the Richmond Flying Squirrels team up

August 7, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: A rabid raccoon in Mechanicsville; A statue of Jefferson Davis heads to California; and other stories
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8/6/25 - Why don’t Virginia's Seven Cities get along?

August 6, 2025 • 6 mins
VPM News’ Billy Shields digs into the “why” of this listener question for the latest Curious Commonwealth.  Submit your own question to Curious Commonwealth at ⁠⁠⁠vpm.org/curious⁠⁠⁠. Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 
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8/5/25 - UVA announces interim president

August 5, 2025 • 5 mins
Our award-winning journalism is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/donate for more information. 
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8/4/25 - What is Acquisition Logistics LLC?

August 4, 2025 • 6 mins
Acquisition Logistics was founded in 2008, according to Virginia State Corporation Commission records. It is also registered as a minority-owned, veteran-owned and small business with a history of providing logistics support services for various government agencies, according to federal contract records. In other news: Keyris Manzanares reports recent ICE raid in Southside Richmond has left residents shaken. You can also watch t...
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Policy Matters: July 31, 2025

August 3, 2025 • 4 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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BizSense Beat: GreenCity proposals, Sauer Center, Blanchard's coffee

August 2, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topic include Henrico County's stalled arena development, the relocation of a prominent accounting firm, and a local coffee company's move to major retail stores near you.
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8/1/25 - How Earle-Sears, Spanberger use music on the campaign trail

August 1, 2025 • 7 mins
VPM News’ Jahd Khalil found the campaign playlists for the gubernatorial candidates, so he and Patrick Larsen asked around about what their selections convey. In other news: The City of Richmond has put up anti-loiter signs near the Allianz Amphiteater; Suffolk is looking into Amtrak service; VCU Health is sunsetting its pediatric gender-affirming care — and more Central Virginia news. Are you enjoying the audio versions of our V...
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7/31/25 - A VCU student gets her degree months after graduation

July 31, 2025 • 5 mins
Megan Pauly, VPM News' higher education reporter, explains why VCU withheld several students’ degrees following a peaceful campus protest in April.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 
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7/30/25 - Richmond City Council rezones for future vape shops

July 30, 2025 • 5 mins
City councilors effectively banned new smoke shops in Richmond, while noting that the rules don’t affect existing businesses.    Plus: A Fairfax County judge has ruled in Virginia Senate Democrats’ favor on the lawsuit they filed against rectors at GMU, VMI and UVA.    Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 
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07/29/25 - Rep. Jennifer McClellan on Chesterfield ICE detentions

July 29, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: Louisa County isn’t getting another Amazon data center; public media figures out how to raise money for lost federal funds; and other stories.   
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BizSense Beat: Armitage renovation, Second Serve RVA

July 28, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss Richmond's top business stories. This week's episode explores the planned redevelopment of the old Armitage Building in Richmond and a local nonprofit's desire to build an indoor tennis facility on Arthur Ashe Blvd.
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7/28/25 - VCU has been withholding a pro-Palestinian activist's degree

July 28, 2025 • 5 mins
In other news: UVA announces special committee for the school’s new president, and Richmond has a new deputy chief admin for finance and administration. Editor's note: WUSA reported late Saturday that Sereen Haddad's degree has since been released. VPM News has been unable to independently confirm this update as of Sunday night; we'll update this episode or include a note in Tuesday's should that change! Our award-winning work is...
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7/25/25 - Author Barbara VornDick and The Tale of Eliza Monroe

July 25, 2025 • 8 mins
VornDick, a career educator who's worked at James Monroe's Highland estate in Albemarle County for the last several years, became interested in the tale behind Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay’s life. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ for more information. 
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7/24/25 - Richmond committee delays vote on rental inspection program

July 24, 2025 • 7 mins
Virginia sees "alarming" rise in child drownings; Maymont celebrates 100 years; AstraZeneca announces new facility.  
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7/23/25 - Prominent Chesterfield figures are voicing concerns over repeated courthouse ICE detentions

July 23, 2025 • 5 mins
The James River has high levels of E.Coli in it after recent heavy rains at various points. Please swim with care in the river! 
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7/22/25 - RPS200 students head back to class

July 22, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: A glitch delays payments meant to help Virginians get food, and Petersburg leaders say decades of neglect have left the city vulnerable to flooding 
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7/21/25 - Sen. Tim Kaine discusses "Big, Beautiful Bill" with Richmond NAACP

July 21, 2025 • 9 mins
Hanover County is tightening rules on new vape and smoke shops, and Richmond Public Schools is kicking off a literacy campaign on Aug. 4 (804 Day).  But... most of today’s episode is tied to the federal clawback of $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and how that will impact Virginians — and public media outlets including VPM News.  Interested in watching our VPM News Shorts? They're usually posted on Tuesda...
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BizSense Beat: Arthur Ashe bridge, Henrico housing, Chesterfield data centers

July 19, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond's top business stories starting with the proposed redesign for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge, Henrico County's affordable housing trust fund, and data centers projects in Chesterfield County.
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7/18/25 - Some families receiving state-subsidized childcare now have a new job requirement rule to follow.

July 18, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: Campaign finances are discussed; Please don’t mix bleach and vinegar in your washing machine. (It’s toxic!)
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07/17/25 - City of Hopewell sewage incident highlights wastewater needs

July 17, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: State health care agencies warn the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to “financial shock” for hospitals and more across Virginia.
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