This fall 2023 special series of reports dives into how Richmond's neighborhoods promote — or hinder — residents' well-being.
In Part 1, we explore Richmond's public transportation, repairing its divided communities, Southside's economic development and challenges for Black business owners.
Healthy City was written by VPM News and VPM News Focal Point. It was edited by Whittney Evans and Connor Scribner.
Shaban Athuman did the series and drone photography. Additional editing was done by Dave Cantor, Meghin Moore, Megan Pauly and Dawnthea M. Price Lisco.
To explore more Healthy City, visit vpm.org/healthy.
1/29/24 - Jack Berry, the longtime president of Richmond Region Tourism, is retiring
BizSense Beat: January 26, 2024
1/26/24 - Lawmakers unanimously approved two new judges to serve on the State Corporation Commission
1/25/24 - Virginia lawmakers may order state government to take a closer look at the litter tax this year
1/24/24 - Senate bills address issues with overpaid unemployment benefits
1/23/24 - There's a bipartisan movement in Richmond to overhaul the way the state handles informal foster care placements
1/22/24 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why does Richmond have so many tattoo parlors?
BizSense Beat: January 19, 2024
1/19/24 - Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office has advanced regulations meant to hold law enforcement officers accountable
1/18/24 - Richmond Public Schools has made a third-party report on the Huguenot graduation shooting available to the public
1/17/24 - A Virginia scientific advisory panel recommended alerting all parties in criminal cases about Mary Jane Burton
1/16/24 - The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has assumed oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program
1/15/24 - A new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the U.S.
BizSense Beat: January 12, 2024
1/12/24 - Henrico and Hanover Counties appointed new leaders to their respective board of supervisors
1/11/24 - Virginia’ legislature convened today with Democrats in charge
1/10/24 - A scientific advisory panel for the Virginia Forensic Science Board recommends that anyone impacted by Mary Jane Burton's past lab work be notified about potential testing errors
1/9/24 - Virginia's oyster harvest hits milestone
1/8/24 - Why are cities independent from counties in Virginia?
BizSense Beat: January 5, 2024
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Morning Wire
The Daily
Up First
Dobré ráno | Denný podcast denníka SME
Today, Explained