Best the residents of Cook County Podcasts (2024)

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9/3/24 - A Hanover County voter coalition is advocating the hand-counting of Election Day ballots 7:04

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Also: Former Del. Jay Jones has filed paperwork signaling a 2025 campaign for attorney general, Albemarle County's activated new speed cameras in several school zones and more news from across Central Virginia.By VPM

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Policy Matters: August 29, 2024 4:35

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‘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.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: August 30, 2024 4:57

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Steam Bell Beer Works in Chesterfield has poured its last beer; the workers of Stone Brewing Co. are looking to unionize; Richmond International Airport’s controversial bid to take over certain airline fueling and maintenance operations from two longtime local operators has been put on hold; and work on the Fall Line Trail is making its way into Ri…

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08/30/24 - Chesterfield County agencies gathered on Tuesday as part of a Spanish-language outreach 4:17

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Plus: Metallica teams up with Virginia TechBy VPM

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8/29/24 - Richmond mayor shares partial findings of finance department search 5:30

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Also: Regulators approve expanded lifespan for North Anna Nuclear Power Station, Richmonders celebrate future greenspace at Hotchkiss Field and other news stories from around Virginia.By VPM

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08/28/24 - Do Not Drink advisory lifted in Eastern Orange County 5:56

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Plus: The University of Virginia enacts new policies, and Cardinal Elementary School remains closed for the week as officials clean up after a fireBy VPM

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8/27/24 - Residents in Eastern Orange County shouldn’t drink or cook with the public water supply 5:19

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As of late Monday, the Virginia Department of Health is maintaining a Do Not Drink Water Advisory in eastern Orange County. Also: Also: Blue Ridge Health District officials are working with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and UVA Health to have more people fill out the latest community survey, Shockoe Records has launched a streaming service focu…

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8/26/24 - Ice cream and sneaker raffles help drive attendance at Boushall Middle School 5:38

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Our top audio story today is a feature on how one school division is tackling the problem of chronic student absenteeism. Richmond Public Schools is using incentives and engaging with students to battle chronic absenteeism following the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an issue plaguing schools nationwide. Ice cream and sneaker raffles are some of the ways …

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BizSense Beat: August 23, 2024 4:57

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An apartment development that’s set to add hundreds of units near the transforming Virginia Center Commons site is underway following a multimillion-dollar land deal that’s been over a year in the making; A Carytown dining institution is changing hands yet again; A veteran of the local restaurant scene is stepping out on his own with a new concept;…

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8/23/24 - “Volatile organics” found in contaminated Orange County water 6:06

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Also: Hanover County welcomes new Ashland Elementary School, ASL interpreters at RPS have new continuing contracts and more Central Virginia news.By VPM

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8/22/24 - Orange County utility issues “DO NOT USE TAP WATER” advisory in Locust Grove 11:02

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Also: Today's feature is about a first-in-the-nation VCU Health program that applies a public health approach to the crisis of youth gun violence. Dr. Michel Aboutanos spoke to VPM News Morning Edition host Phil Liles about the devastating story that inspired him to develop the Bridging the Gap program and why he feels hospitals have a unique oppor…

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8/21/24 - Virginia’s Standards of Learning scores for the 2023-24 school year increased slightly 5:05

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Also: The city of Charlottesville could become the second Virginia locality to use ranked choice voting in its local elections.By VPM

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8/20/24 - Federal judge rules in favor of trans athlete in Hanover County 5:35

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Also: Charlottesville mulls over ranked choice voting and other Central Virginia news.By VPM

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8/19/24 - A draft of VDOE's new policy restricting cell phones in schools just dropped 6:42

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Also: After months of delays with this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the U.S. Department of Education says next year’s FAFSA will open two months later than expected.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: August 16, 2024 4:55

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One of the final pieces needed for construction to start on Richmond’s Diamond District was put in place Wednesday; A stretch of Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End is becoming a hotspot for residential infill developments; A vacant Arts District building is set to get new life thanks in part to one of the city’s busier architects; and Norfolk BBQ …

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8/16/24 - Hanover residents continuing their legal fight against supervisors, Wegmans 7:33

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Also: The Family Foundation is suing Richmond over the $10 land transfer to Planned Parenthood, Petersburg Animal Shelter is closed for a parvovirus outbreak — and more Central Virginia news.By VPM

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8/15/24 - Richmond mayor addresses purchasing card policies 5:41

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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney held a press conference Wednesday, in part, to address ongoing questions about purchase card policies. Also: GOP ex-Rep. Denver Riggleman endorses two Democrats, Chesterfield County Public Schools have a new interim superintendent — and more Central Virginia news.By VPM

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8/14/24 - Richmond has sealed a leaky sewer pipe over the James River 12:51

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The city’s public works department is working with an engineering firm on a long-term solution. Also: New accessibility tool comes to state parks, Gov. Glenn Youngkin explains Executive Order 35 — and more Central Virginia news.By VPM

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8/13/24 - A section of Mountain Valley Pipeline was closed for maintenance last week 5:34

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Also: A bill to rein in campaign contributions sponsored by Delegate David Bulova — a Fairfax Democrat — was spiked during this year's General Assembly session. That means Virginia’s campaign finance laws remain relatively lax compared to other states.By VPM

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08/12/24 - Chesterfield middle school brings extracurricular clubs into the classroom 5:39

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Once a month, Salem Church Middle School in Chesterfield holds student club time during the school day instead of after school. VPM News reporter Megan Pauly visited the crochet and gardening clubs to find out what students are doing with that time.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: August 9, 2024 4:57

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The new home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels is coming into fuller view via updated renderings recently submitted to the city; The City of Richmond’s onetime manager for its ballpark-anchored Diamond District project is back in the game, but this time on a different team; Mark Motley, who makes his living selling things for others, has just closed…

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08/09/24 - Former Tropical Storm Debby could bring relief to Virginia's farms and forests 6:00

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Former Tropical Storm Debby could bring relief to Virginia's farms and forests; Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority enters a “final push” to get tenants who owe back rent to sign up for repayment agreements; Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive hits seventh year; and other storiesBy VPM

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8/8/24 -Virginia Department of Education finishes cell phone town halls in Chesterfield 4:38

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Virginia Department of Education finishes cell phone town halls in Chesterfield; National Park Service adds Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia to list of National Civil Rights Sites; and other storiesBy VPM

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8/7/24 - Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby 6:12

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Also: Several RPS bus drivers are still negotiating contracts with the school division, Virginia students are still awaiting their federal financial aid details — and more local news.By VPM

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8/5/24 -FAFSA problems frustrate some college applicants 5:36

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According to the U.S. Department of Education, some of those glitches won’t be resolved before students start classes this fall . It’s a problem that has complicated the lives of students and parents, school counselors, and college administrators for months.By VPM

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8/6/24 - The Chesapeake Bay’s vegetation got a little healthier in 2023 7:09

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Also: Richmond finance department employees had their desks searched last week.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: August 2, 2024 4:55

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One of the busiest developers in Scott’s Addition just got the green light for its latest project in the neighborhood; VCU Health is looking to move a proposed outpatient medical center out of the Courthouse Landing development to a site nearby; A mainstay Carytown retailer moved elsewhere within the neighborhood; and a Fan restaurant space is trad…

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8/1/24 - The annual sales tax holiday, which began in Virginia almost 20 years ago, returns 5:31

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Also: Strata Clean Energy hit a roadblock in building its 1,400 acre solar farm in Hanover after the county’s planning commission declined to recommend the project.By VPM

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8/1/24 - Boar’s Head expands recall from Southside Virginia plant 3:42

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The food brand is adding another 7 million pounds of food to its recall for listeria concerns. Also: It’s a bunch of 2024 Paris Olympics updates about Virginia athletes.By VPM

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07/31/24 - The City of Richmond is finalizing guidelines to reduce the environmental impact of its buildings 6:56

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The City of Richmond is finalizing guidelines to reduce the environmental impact of its buildings; Richmond mayoral candidate Michelle Mosby wrote an email to City Council advocating for more funding for the Help Me Help You Foundation; The latest on a local Olympian's journey in Paris; and other stories…

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7/30/24 - Resignations shake up Hanover schools leadership 6:30

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Resignations shake up Hanover schools leadership; Virginia’s Olympians on the move; and other storiesBy VPM

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7/29/24 - Former Science Museum of Virginia scientist captures Greek family recipes in new cookbook 5:38

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Food and cooking can provide us with connections to the past, and old family recipes help pass traditions between generations. Eugene Maurakis, the former chief scientist at the Science Museum of Virginia, revisits his childhood by sharing his family’s old Greek recipes. Now, he’s compiled them in a cookbook called “Foods are Memories.”…

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Policy Matters: July 25, 2024 4:44

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‘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.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: July 26, 2024 5:29

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Developers of Richmond’s Diamond District project have been thrown a legal curveball from one of their former partners in the form of a $40 million lawsuit; As work starts on a new gateway sign for Carytown, an effort to explore a potential assessment district to fund improvements in the corridor has secured the support of Richmond City Council; an…

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7/26/24 - William & Mary receives $10M gift to expand marine science research 6:14

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Also: A Blacksburg town councilor has been arrested on election fraud charges, the national Climate Corps is coming to Southwest Virginia, 15 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics hail from the commonwealth and more local news.By VPM

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07/25/24 - Diamond District developer faces new lawsuit from former partner 6:18

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A company previously involved in the Diamond District project has filed a 40 million dollar lawsuit against its former partners in Richmond Circuit Court; Richmond officials say the East End Festival will return this fall for its sixth celebration of music and arts; Hanover County’s School Board has appointed an interim superintendent following Mic…

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7/24/24 - Hanover County hasn’t officially barred a transgender middle schooler from joining a girls sports team 5:55

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Also: Richmond City Council unanimously voted Monday/yesterday to transfer land to The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood.By VPM

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07/23/24 - Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance held a rally in Radford on Monday 7:41

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Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance held a rally in Radford on Monday; EPA proposes new protections for workers at the Chesterfield DuPont Spruance plant; a proposed Goochland quarry expansion could impact Henrico residents; and other storiesBy VPM

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7/22/24 - Shenandoah Valley nonprofit helps low-income residents fix up their homes 5:58

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Also: President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: July 19, 2024 4:55

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County and state legislators are discussing concerns over a planned gambling establishment in Henrico County.By VPM

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7/19/24 - Lockers will be reinstalled outside the John Marshall Courthouse in Richmond 5:51

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Also: It Will be Done, A solo exhibition by local artist Bukuru Nyandwi opens Friday at Quirk Gallery in Richmond’s Arts District.By VPM

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07/18/24 - Hanover schools superintendent resigns 4:27

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Hanover schools superintendent resigns; a Hanover solar project; an RRHA repayment program for tenants who owe back rent; division over a possible casino-like parlor in Henrico County; and the preservation of architect Amaza Lee Meredith's home.By VPM

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07/17/24 - Virginia judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit over school policies for trans students 7:23

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Virginia judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit over school policies for trans students; VCU poll has Biden and Trump neck and neck in the electoral race; Henrico County's newest park opens; and other storiesBy VPM

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07/16/24 - It's our 1000th episode! 6:19

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Will the attempted Trump assassination have an impact on local races?; Gov. Youngkin speaks at the RNC; How Virginia public safety officials are talking about safety and security in the wake of the failed Trump assassination; and other storiesBy VPM

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07/15/24 - Virginia's earned sentence credit program has been fully implemented 7:23

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Virginia's earned sentence credit program has been fully implemented; James River is the healthiest Chesapeake Bay tributary; New VCU Health study finds women are at higher genetic risk for PTSD than men; and other storiesBy VPM

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BizSense Beat: July 12, 2024 5:33

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A plan to redevelop the blighted Glenwood Farms community now calls for replacing its nearly 300 apartments with more than triple that number of new homes; A recent land deal within eyeshot of The Diamond has taken nearly 150 apartments off the board for the neighborhood and put the site in the hands of a healthcare giant; A familiar developer in t…

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7/12/24 - Augusta Health began setting up off-site medical clinics in 2022 5:14

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Also: Hanover County’s School Board approved a policy prohibiting students from using their cell phones and mobile devices during the school day.By VPM

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7/11/24 - Dominion is accepting proposals for a small modular nuclear reactor in Louisa County 5:08

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Also: Chesterfield now prohibits swimming at county parks.By VPM

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07/10/24 - Virginia Medicaid's managed care failing to connect patients with prenatal care 6:42

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Virginia Medicaid's managed care failing to connect patients with prenatal care; Dominion Energy is looking to expand its offshore wind operations; Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent to retire; and other storiesBy VPM

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7/9/24 - Hanover County’s school board will consider leaving Virginia’s oldest organization 10:22

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Also: Over the past week Virginia’s representatives in Washington have weighed in on whether President Joe Biden should remain the Democratic the nominee.By VPM

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