Virginia Elections 2026
Small-scale solar farm in Hanover gives new life to Harris family land
A solar project in Hanover County’s Beaverdam District is giving one family a way to preserve their farmland and bring a new lease on life...
Spotlight on VPM Original Content
Affordability vs. Character: Code Refresh Part 1
The latest draft of Code Refresh doesn’t do as much for affordable housing as some people want. Did we expect...
Trailblazer: The DeAngelo Washington Story
Trailblazer: The DeAngelo Washington Story
Plants Rabbits Ignore in my Garden
I have a serious bunny problem; their nests triangulate around the house. This leaves me with the feeling of being...
VPM News Q&A: Doug Ollivant, Eugene Vindman, Taner Lopez
Ahead of the 2026 general election, Virginia's public media stations — VPM, WAMU, WHRO, WMRA and Radio IQ...
Small-scale solar farm in Hanover gives new life to Harris family land
A solar project in Hanover County’s Beaverdam District is giving one family a way to preserve their farmland...
What is Chesterfield’s ‘1 for Schools’ tax referendum on fall ballots?
The proposed sales tax could generate up to $70M for county schools.
On the agenda: RVA intervening in Dominion–NextEra, Charlottesville PCOB updates, Hanover on pennies
Upcoming public meetings in Richmond, Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including Little John Park renovation plans and a schools...
Lawmakers continue weighing in on Dominion–NextEra deal
Gov. Abigail Spanberger last week rebuffed bipartisan calls for a special session of the General Assembly to address...
Virginians may change the voter rights restoration process for felons
In 2026, Virginians are voting on whether to make three changes to the state's constitution. Voters will decide...
Dominion gas plant, rising healthcare premiums and Lewis Ginter strike
This week: Virginia's marriage amendment, a voting rights ruling, Chesterfield's Chromebook u-turn and Capitol Square's last Confederate statues...
Art & Culture
The Stuffed Pepper recipe you’ll actually make again
Ground beef, rice, and a few pantry spices get tucked into bell pepper halves and baked low and slow in tomato juice — simple ingredients, seriously comforting payoff. Ingredients 1...
VPM News · Election Coverage
Virginia's 2026 general election
Virginians elect a U.S. senator and all 11 members of the U.S. House on Tuesday, Nov. 3. VPM News has what's on your ballot, where and when to vote, and live results after polls close at 7 p.m.
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