VPM Daily Newscast: July 28, 2023
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of July 28, 2023:
Hanover, Henrico discuss road and infrastructure needs
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
This week, supervisors in Henrico and Hanover counties discussed increasing investments for their respective transit infrastructure. Although applying for grant funding can be competitive from locality to locality, Henrico Public Works Director Terrell Hughes said the county prioritizes projects that affect not only its residents — but the region as a whole.
And in Hanover, supervisors analyzed a list of proposals delivered by their own public works director, Mike Flagg, after a presentation on the 10-Year Road Funding and Transportation Alternatives Plan.
Beat the heat at these cooling stations in Greater Richmond, Charlottesville
Reported by VPM News
Over the next few days, Central Virginia will be facing some of the season’s highest temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service, which has issued a heat advisory and an “Excessive Heat Warning” for the region over the next few days, temperatures are expected to break into the triple digits with heat indexes ranging from 106 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit (41 to 44 degrees Celsius).
In other news:
- Mayor Levar Stoney calls for $30 million in more state funding to help address Richmond gun violence (WRIC)
- Virginia is on its way out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Here are some projects it’s funded in Southwest and Southside. (Cardinal News)
- 9-story apartment building planned to replace crumbling downtown parking deck (Richmond BizSense)*
In case you missed it:
- Virginia High School League plans no policy changes for trans athletes (The Associated Press)
- VCU cuts some jobs after announcing budget shortfall (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- As some Virginia registrar controversies settle, others escalate (Virginia Mercury)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
