Read more  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 Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more: 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?  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

We’re only going to say this once: All results remain unofficial until certified by the state. More election coverage 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 Abigail Spanberger’s victory speech (Instagram)  View Virginia’s Election Day statewide in our photo gallery   Other links Governor Glenn Youngkin Launches Virginia Cares Initiative  Virginia Cares Initiative sign-up  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Psst! Tonight (Nov. 4), we’ll be broadcasting live updates on VPM News — however you listen. Read (or listen) more  VPM News' 2025 election coverage VPM News’ FAQ to voting in Virginia Check your voter registration and polling place Listen to the VPM News radio stream on our website (or direct) Policy Matters: October 30, 2025  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more 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 Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

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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.

Today's the last day for VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign! ⁠⁠⁠Click or tap here to see our matching challenges⁠.  Read more   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  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit ⁠⁠vpm.org/donate⁠⁠ to support local journalism. 

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.  Read more 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 Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. ⁠⁠Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.⁠⁠  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit ⁠⁠vpm.org/donate⁠⁠ to support local journalism. 

Plus: Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveils a new state-run emergency nutrition assistance program.  Read more ⁠Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft Youngkin unveils state-run emergency nutrition assistance program  ICYMI: VPM News' interview questions for Jason Miyares ICYMI (also) Jay Jones: Families 'desperate' for attorney general to put Virginia first  Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. ⁠⁠Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.⁠⁠  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit ⁠⁠vpm.org/donate⁠⁠ to support local journalism. 

Read more General Assembly starts hashing out redistricting amendment for 2026  How do data centers figure into Virginia's 2025 elections?  Richmond looks for holistic solutions to gun violence  Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. ⁠⁠Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.⁠⁠   Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit ⁠⁠vpm.org/donate⁠⁠ to support local journalism. 

Read more  Virginia moves to join redistricting trend Mehta looks to unseat Earley in Chesterfield House of Delegates race On the agenda: this week in public meetings⁠  Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. ⁠Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.⁠  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ to support local journalism. 

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's episode include details on a new agreement for use of CarMax Park, news of the PGA tour's return to Richmond and the renovation of a church located in the Fan District.

Plus: Gov. Youngkin declares state of emergency over lapsing SNAP funds; National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday; Preliminary results from a new survey of families waitlisted for subsidized child care in the commonwealth have been released; and other stories. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

In other news: Richmond approves a solar panel project in the East End; a debate with an AI-generated candidate; and some military members say they’re not getting paid despite the Pentagon's efforts to move money during the shutdown.  Read more  UVA strikes deal to pause Trump DOJ investigations  Henrico unveils land-use proposal to Varina District residents  Eliza Monroe Hay: The true story behind James Monroe's eldest daughter  Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

UVA and White House move closer to a deal; Richmond’s new registrar tries to rebuild trust in the office after scandal; and a state commission recommends improvements to Virginia’s special education system.   Read more  Eugene Williams, lifelong Charlottesville activist, dies at 97  'We reject the compact': UVA community speaks out at National Day of Action  Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31. Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Virginia’s early voting period closes on Saturday, Nov. 1. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 4.  Read more A measure of Virginia unemployment claims from federal employees is rising Early voting satellite locations open across Greater Richmond Virginia ELECT: Find your early voting locations  DWR Asking Public to Report After Increase in Suspected Cases of Avian Influenza  Fall 2025 Richmond Restaurant Week  Note: VPM’s Fall 2025 membership campaign is ongoing now through Oct. 31! Click or tap here to see our matching challenges.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

PLUS: UVA says no to Education Department compact; ICE releases detained Henrico high schooler. Read more  UVA says no to Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence'  'We reject the compact': UVA community speaks out at National Day of Action  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense reporter Jonathan Speirs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's stories include details of the withdrawal of a data center project in Henrico County and news of the residential redevelopment of two historic churches in the Richmond.

Republican incumbent Jason Miyares and former Del. Jay Jones (D–Norfolk) clashed Thursday night at the University of Richmond on energy, civil rights, crime, immigration, affordability and the role itself. It was the first and only public debate between the candidates this cycle, mirroring last week's sole debate between the gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. Read more Attorney general candidates debate role in civil rights, criminal justice reform Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard troops for anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests The two wildcards shaping the tail end of the Virginia race for governor Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.