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Stephens and McKenna: Group offers a new vision for economic growth in Hampton Roads
In the face of the rapidly changing economic landscape, collaboration is more important than ever. That’s why the creation of the Regional Organizations Presidents’ Council (ROPC) is a pivotal step for the Hampton Roads region. The ROPC, a coalition of regional organizations and their CEOs, is committed to driving economic growth in the region by focusing on collaboration, advocacy and strategic initiatives that move our region forward. The ROPC is committed to creating a stronger, more competitive regional economy for all. The ROPC is not “yet another organization.” Instead, it was formed in 2024 to formally bring together our regional organizations.
Federal cuts to NOAA could be an ‘incredible blow’ for Chesapeake Bay, storm reporting
As summer and hurricane season nears, weather and environmental officials say federal cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will negatively impact climate research, education and storm reporting. The Trump administration reportedly plans to cut NOAA’s roughly $6.1 billion budget by 27% to $4.5 billion in fiscal year 2026. According to an internal administration document obtained by ProPublica, the proposed cuts would close the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, which could end support for NOAA’s hurricane hunter missions, and cut funding to the office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research by nearly 75%.
Price of a home in Richmond region to likely keep climbing
Perhaps the greatest change to life in the Richmond region since the pandemic is the increased cost of buying a home. The median price of a single-family home has shot up 89% from about $220,000 in 2015 to almost $415,000 in the first quarter of this year. Now, experts have bad news for prospective home buyers: Prices are not likely to decline this year. Laura Lafayette, CEO of the Richmond Association of Realtors, said she can envision the median price rising an additional 5% to 7% this year.
Turbyne-Pollard and Thornhill: RVA’s rising senior population exposes a gap in adult day care
RVA faces a quiet yet profound crisis — and within this challenge lies an extraordinary opportunity. Our population is growing older at an unprecedented rate, forever changing the ratio of young-to-old and transforming the very fabric of our community. Did you know that in 2010, for every child under the age of 5 in Virginia, there were two adults over 65? By 2030, that ratio will shift dramatically: Four older adults for every young child. We must confront this demographic reality proactively, and our houses of worship have a unique role to play.
VPAP Visual Gubernatorial Fundraising by Precinct
Where in Virginia does each candidate for governor have the most financial support? See the amount raised and number of donors to gubernatorial candidates from each of Virginia's voting precincts.