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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Friday, April 15, 2022
Youth homicides involving firearms are going up in Virginia
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
The death of a 17-year-old in Richmond is being investigated as a homicide, and is among the growing number of recent youth fire-arm-related homicides in the state. Data from the state medical examiner’s office shows the number of young Virginians, ages 25 and under, killed in gun-related homicides increased nearly 37% between 2019 and 2020. The numbers are continuing going up.
Hampton Roads’ low income minority communities feel summer heat more than other neighborhoods
Reported by WHRO News’ Ryan Murphy
Extreme heat kills more people annually than any other weather event. As climate change causes longer summers and stronger heat waves, some people are feeling the heat more than others. One expert who’s tracked the differences in temperature between neighborhoods just a few blocks apart, attended a conference at Christopher Newport University this week.
In Other News:
Virginia Tech athletics green lights financial rewards for academic progress – The Roanoke Times
Youngkin administration says it aims to speed up environmental permitting – Virginia Mercury
Virginia is the only state that doesn’t cover work-related injuries that occur over time – VPM
Virginians are finding ways to combat opioid addiction - VPM
In Case You Missed It:
Residential flare-ups: Fire events up 41% from a year ago - The Chesterfield Observer
Busch Gardens Receives Go-Ahead to Build Park’s Tallest Ride - Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
How Bron got to bloom – Style Weekly
The woman who turned the "Devil's Half Acre" into "God's Half Acre" - VPM
