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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 15, 2024:
Brown v. Board promised better schools for all, but Richmond still falls short
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly and Sean McGoey
In part one of the three-part series: There have been thousands of maintenance requests at the district’s schools in the past few years.
New federal standards mean Virginia could see more days with worse air quality ratings
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
A recent revision of federal pollution standards is more strict about what constitutes good air.
In other news:
- GOP group targets incumbent Good, who voted to oust McCarthy (The Associated Press)
- Virginia lawmakers to study campus safety policies after series of protests (Virginia Mercury)
- Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access (Fredericksburg Free Press)
In case you missed it:
- VCU Health to add dozens more beds to Children’s Hospital, eyes future projects nearby (Richmond BizSense)*
- 'A special place': Seven Hills School offers alternative approach to middle school (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Richmond’s thriving car culture welcomes all to the parking lot — and the driver’s seat (Richmond magazine)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
