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VPM News editor, producer and occasional legal reporter in RVA. Rancho Gordo Bean Club member. Tell me what you're curious about https://www.vpm.org/curious-commonwealth.
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"And you can make a good argument that having elections all the time is too much," he said. "It overloads the electorate with information, and with candidates, and with advertisements and decisions." -Brent Tarter

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Curious Commonwealth asks: What's with Virginia's off-year elections?
Why does every year feature a major election in the commonwealth?
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August 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The latest from @vpm.org Curious Commonwealth. Submit a question at VPM.org/Curious.

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Curious Commonwealth asks: Why don’t the Seven Cities get along?
The region’s historical tension has its roots in segregation, economics.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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UVA president Jim Ryan resigns under pressure from Trump administration
The Justice Department has been investigating UVA over its diversity practices.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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VPM News wants to know: What brings you joy? Do you, your family or your community engage in a unique activity in Central Virginia that enriches your life and brings a smile to your face?

We’d love to learn more about it and share it with our audience over the summer! Email us at tips@vpm.org ☀️
Local artist Bukuru Nyandwi is photographed on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Studio Two Three in Richmond, Virginia.
May 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Calder emphasized the importance of maintaining and beautifying parks, including Byrd Park and Shields Lake. He advocated for accessible green spaces for the community, even allowing children to play on the grass, which was uncommon at the time. @vpm.org

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Curious Commonwealth asks: Who was Humphrey Calder?
Who are a playground and community center in Richmond’s Museum District named after?
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May 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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“The status quo for a long time is just to rely on the goodwill of people wanting to be environmental stewards,” Wilson said. “We kind of need to move away from that and actually set up things that encourage recycling in a real way.” @ellywilson.bsky.social @vpm.org

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A ‘recycled’ Curious Commonwealth update
What does the data tell us about how much Virginia recycles?
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April 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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NEW from @jahd.bsky.social at @vpm.org — Curious Commonwealth: Why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state? www.vpm.org/news/2025-03...
Why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state?
Who’s Dillon, and why does the commonwealth follow his rule?
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March 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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From the incomparable @jahd.bsky.social and Patrick Larsen: The @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social hosts an annual oyster eating "contest" at the Virginia State Capitol to keep the conservation conversation on the table. @vpm.org

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Oyster eating focuses state lawmakers on Chesapeake Bay restoration
The waterway’s foundation hosts an annual event to celebrate progress, advocacy.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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@vpm.org The league’s executive committee voted to bring the organization into compliance with President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” — a reversal from the organization’s initially published stance.

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Virginia High School League bans trans students from girls’ sports
The organization initially said it would maintain its existing policy.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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@vpm.org Official miscommunications during the crisis affected the county’s response.

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Henrico County reviews internal reports on January water outage
Official miscommunications during the crisis affected the county’s response.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Legal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up
Legal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up
US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography, AI makes that task all the more difficult.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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State Sen. Danica Roem, the first openly transgender member of the Virginia legislature, said there are only four trans student-athletes out of 1.2 million Virginia public school students who have been allowed to play sports.

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VHSL reverses transgender athlete participation policy to align with Trump's executive order
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has changed its policy regarding transgender athlete participation.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM