Podcast Episodes

03/19/25 - How does Richmond ensure safe drinking water?

One reader's question about Richmond's water quality turned into the latest edition of Curious Commonwealth.

1 year, 6 months ago

3/18/25: Mayor Avula to submit first budget next week

Plus: Hanover residents lose appeal over Wegman’s development and Trump changes FBI HQ plans 

In the podcast: Richmond budget, FBI headquarters and W…

1 year, 6 months ago

3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue mobile home repairs fund

Two mobile home residents in Richmond opened their doors to Mayor Danny Avula, who is weighing whether a fund for mobile home repairs will be part of…

1 year, 6 months ago

BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Project grant, Hadad's Lake auction, Supper Club opens

The multimillion dollar agreement between Chesterfield County and Competitive Racing Investments ushers in a new era of racing for the longtime stock…

1 year, 6 months ago

3/14/25 - Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO; Dominion to test AI

Plus: a book band study and study abroad grantees in limbo 

In the podcast: Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO discuss…

1 year, 6 months ago

03/13/25 - Hanover County lost a court case against a resident seeking public records about its sheriff's department.

Plus: Hadad's Lake up for auction; prescribed burns at the Washington and Jefferson National Forests; and other stories

1 year, 6 months ago

3/12/25: Dominion Energy projects that electric bills could rise over the next 15 years, but why?

Plus: Albemarle County Public Schools’ speed cameras; a new president for Randolph-Macon; and other stories. 

In the podcast: Southside Speedway set …

1 year, 6 months ago

03/11/25 - Richmond makes progress on Complete Streets project

Plus: Virginia's future in RGGI, bacterial meningitis at UVA and other stories.

1 year, 6 months ago

3/10/25 - UVA’s Board of Visitors dissolved the school’s DEI office

The move, first widely publicized by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, requires University President Jim Ryan to report back on compliance within 30…

1 year, 6 months ago

BizSense Beat: GreenCity deal falters, Diamond District proceeds

Plans for Henrico's GreenCity development have fallen through amid defaults on payments, and the City of Richmond has officially finalized the sale o…

1 year, 6 months ago