Dean Mirshahi
General Assignment Reporter, VPM NewsDean Mirshahi is VPM News’ general assignment reporter, covering everything from court cases, state and local issues and more.
He previously worked for WRIC-TV, reporting, leading digital election coverage and overseeing digital content.
Dean’s work has led Richmond’s inspector general to comply with city code on issuing reports and exposed issues in the mental health crisis response tied to Irvo Otieno’s in-custody death. He has landed scoops on Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears running for governor, Youngkin’s return-to-work policy, police misconduct cases and more.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning April 28. -
The Positive Youth Development Fund has offered grants using the money.
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Councilors were split on increasing pay for some of the city’s top earners.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning April 21.
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At least 35 students have had visas terminated across the commonwealth.
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Issues at the city’s treatment plant include failing battery backups and “a faulty culture.”
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The city's planning director says the update would help the city learn where people want to live.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning April 14.
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Updated: GRTC announced it can cover the multimillion-dollar 'lifeline' gap.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning April 7.
