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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 30, 2024:
Chesterfield agrihood proposal highlights land and food justice
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
The Bensley development would co-locate affordable housing and food production.
Interview: A rocky link between climate change, earthquakes
Reported by VPM News’ Phil Liles
New research highlights a potential connection between water weight and seismic activity.
In other news:
- 4th Circuit rules Medicaid must cover gender-affirming care (WV Public Broadcasting)
In case you missed it:
- The town that kept its nuclear bunker a secret for three decades (Smithsonian Magazine)
- RPD asked protesters to scale back marches amid spike in violence, staffing issues (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- William & Mary to raise tuition for second year in a row (Virginia Gazette)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
