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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of June 11, 2024:   

Richmond fires several finance department employees
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor

The move comes following the city bringing on government management specialist Anne Seward to consult with the department on policy and to assist in a review of the meals tax.

Eastern Virginia Medical completes merger with Old Dominion University
Reported by WHRO News’ Steve Walsh

The combined school will have 56 academic programs, making it the largest academic health sciences center in Virginia.

In other news:

• These new housing laws will take effect next month (Virginia Mercury)

• Will fireflies fade from summer nights? (Bay Journal)

• If this river could sue … he Mountain Valley Pipeline gets a ‘Rights of Nature’ hearing (WFAE)

In case you missed it:

• Virginia ABC cuts its way to profit amid liquor sales decline (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

• Richmond father and son sentenced for participation in January 6 Capitol riot (WTVR)

• Ferrum College president remains hopeful Virginia will consider lab school application (Virginia Mercury)

*This outlet utilizes a paywall.