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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Friday, April 22, 2022
What’s the state of litter in Virginia?
Reported by VPM News' Ian Stewart
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the state spends millions of dollars each year trying to encourage Virginians not to be litter bugs: through ads and highway trash removal programs. But some advocates aren’t convinced that’s doing enough to combat the waste.
Virginia’s pandemic rent relief program will close for applicants next month
Reported by VPM News' Meg Schiffres
As of May 15, the Virginia Rent Relief Program will no longer accept new applications from community members in need of financial assistance. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is closing the website where people can apply for aid due to a surge in applications. Agency officials say they’re worried those requests could exceed the federal funding that’s currently available. So far, the program has distributed more than $713 million to nearly 105,000 households.
Moton Museum marks 71 st anniversary of school walk out with panel discussion
Reported by VPM News' Megan Pauly
This Saturday marks the 71st anniversary of the historic student walkout in Prince Edward County that eventually became part of the Brown v. Board of Education case. A public panel discussion at Farmville’s Moton Museum Saturday at 4 p.m. will discuss what the past can teach us about the state of schools today.
In Other News:
Va. Supreme Court unseals some of ex-parole chair's records at RTD's request – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Interstate bridge that is 'too low' may be changed to pedestrians and bikes only - CBS6
Rev. Cora’s Gospel – VPM News Focal Point
Wythe then and now: two alumni reflect on the state of their school - VPM
In Case You Missed It:
Department of Education hands over record after Reporters Committee files lawsuit - VPM
Price of admission to buy part of Movieland property: $16M – Richmond BizSense
Albemarle to hold public hearings on proposed hike in meals, hotel taxes – The Daily Progress
Renowned Petersburg hat maker dies from cancer – The Progress-Index
