VPM Daily Newscast: Jan. 26, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 26, 2024:
Fall Line Trail slowly takes shape in Henrico
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
Henrico is responsible for constructing around 7.5 miles of the 43-mile paved trail; its portion should be complete by 2026.
Port of Virginia says it’s now using 100% clean energy
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
Virginia’s main port has slowly been working to transition to a clean-powered operation. It’s part of a larger vision to produce net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
In other news:
- Where Can Gen Z Buy a Home? (The New York Times)*
- RPS superintendent had advised Huguenot staff to help student targeted in shooting (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
In case you missed it:
- Virginia legislation would require school bathroom checks every 30 minutes (Virginia Mercury)
- Riverfront Amphitheater project breaks ground (Richmond BizSense)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
