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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Oct. 28, 2022:
Volunteer groups affected by Enrichmond dissolution plan next steps
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Community groups that cared for many of Richmond’s well-known parks say they can’t operate. The groups worked closely with the Enrichmond Foundation which dissolved in July following the discovery of financial irregularities.
Report: Teaching staffing shortages worsened by pandemic
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
A new report on the national teacher shortage shows that staffing vacancies worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that shortages are more prevalent in rural and urban districts than in suburban ones.
In other news:
Implementation of Youngkin’s transgender policies delayed at least 30 days (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
GOP governor candidates call in Youngkin for help in tough campaigns (Politico)
Sauer Center developer snags ‘last piece of the puzzle’ (Richmond BizSense)
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