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ODU breaks ground on $184M biosciences building
Old Dominion University on Monday broke ground on the biggest capital construction project in the 95-year-old university’s history — a new biological sciences building. The planned five-story, 162,586 square-foot building will be located on ODU‘s campus in Norfolk, near the university’s Oceanography and Mills Godwin Life Sciences buildings.
Spanberger shares hope of sweeping victory with Albemarle Democrats
Former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger made a tour of the Charlottesville area Sunday, speaking to students at an event hosted by University Democrats before heading out west to speak to local Democrats about this year’s gubernatorial election. The event at the Greencroft Club, a fundraiser for the Albemarle County Democratic Party, was filled with supporters and local politicians — all expressing enthusiasm about Democrats’ chances this November.
Henrico schools to provide ‘vetted’ resources on subjects deemed controversial
The Henrico School Board approved a new policy for vetting in-classroom materials related to topics deemed controversial. The policy update was among a trove of routine policy updates passed at its most recent board meeting. The new policy regulating controversial subjects — P7-04-011 — says that the division of learning will “provide vetted resources for students and staff on topics that may be controversial.”
Records: Richmond employee used city credit card to spend $40K at company registered at his own house
A former management analyst for the Richmond Fire Department in 2023 used his city credit card to spend nearly $40,000 at a company registered to his home address in Henrico County, according to records obtained by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. That employee is now under investigation by the city’s internal watchdog agency, officials say.
I-64 construction begins later this year. Officials hope it reduces Newport News’ traffic.
Construction will start later this year on a new Interstate 64 interchange that officials hope will improve traffic flow in northern Newport News. The I-64 Denbigh Boulevard Interchange Project will add a new diamond interchange between those at the intersections of Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. The addition is expected to reduce afternoon traffic congestion in the northbound lanes of Jefferson Avenue (from Brick Kiln to Denbigh), on Bland Boulevard (from Jefferson to Warwick), and in the northbound lanes of Warwick Boulevard (from Bland to Denbigh), according to a spokesperson for Newport News.
In letter to Colonial Heights nursing home, McClellan demands answer to questions over care
Rep. Jennifer McClellan has waded into the ongoing controversy over operations at a Colonial Heights nursing home, calling for a “thorough investigation” into reports of inadequate patient care at the embattled healthcare center. “The disturbing reports about conditions ... demand answers,” McClellan, D-Virginia, wrote in a letter to Colonial Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Administrator Cara Evick.
VPAP Visual Medicaid/FAMIS Enrollment by Legislative District
See the number of people enrolled in Medicaid or a Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) plan in each of Virginia's House and Senate districts.
Commonwealth’s attorney won’t back down from investigating ICE action at Albemarle courthouse
Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley isn’t backing down from his position that the method U.S. Immigration and Customs agents used to arrest two men at the Albemarle County Courthouse last week “constitutes a grave danger to our community.” Nor is Hingeley shutting down his investigation into the matter, even after an unnamed ICE spokesperson blasted the Albemarle official, accusing him of using the moment to “gain political capital.”
Purcellville budget meeting delayed after commonwealth’s attorney advises against vice mayor’s participation
Several hours before a scheduled special Purcellville Town Council meeting April 29 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, Mayor Chris Bertaut announced the meeting has been postponed until May 6. Bertaut said in a statement that the Loudoun County commonwealth’s attorney has issued clarification of his April 21 advisory opinion stating that Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett is prohibited from participating in any votes or discussion concerning the town’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations.
William & Mary adopts resolution in support of students and faculty
William & Mary adopted a resolution affirming “values-based and merit-based” support to students and faculty on Friday, while also standing alongside higher education’s fight for academic freedom. The university’s board of visitors voted 14 to 2 to approve the resolution. It affirms what it calls William & Mary’s values-based and merit-based approach to supporting all students during evolving federal guidance.