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Plus: a new Virginia Department of Education resource hub, figures on Virginia’s opioid overdoses, and other stories. 

Today’s top audio stories include pieces on a new Virginia Department of Education resource hub, figures on Virginia’s opioid overdoses, and other stories. 

VCU Health closed on a nearly $10 million purchase of the former Pet Dairy industrial property next door to its planned Athletic Village, and the transformation of a former Museum District prep school into apartments is nearing completion. 

Plus: Sen. Mark Warner discusses how Democrats could’ve improved their performance in Virginia during the election; A second data center for Amazon is coming to Louisa County; a new JLARC report highlights issues with the Virginia Department of Health; and other stories. 

Likely Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula and current Mayor Levar Stoney held a joint press conference about the transition; VPM News spoke with University of Richmond Law professor Hank Chambers about the recent Virginia voter purge as part of Election Day special coverage; and other Central Virginia news. 

Today’s top audio stories include a look at our coverage from Election Day, including pieces on big races like the 5th Congressional District race. 

Plus: Some Richmond voters were unable to amend their ballots after being given the wrong one at the polls; Sen. Mark Warner talks election security; and other stories. 

And tonight, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election starting at 7 p.m. You can find our local coverage on VPM PBS, 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck, 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia and online at VPM.org. 

Also: A little more about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballots, a reminder for college students who wish to vote on Election Day, a fresh spotlight on the 5th Congressional District debate between John McGuire and Gloria Witt — and a look at the 6th Congressional District race from Democrat Ken Mitchell’s camp. 

Tomorrow night, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election starting at 7 p.m. You can find our local coverage on VPM PBS, 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck, 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia and online at VPM.org. 

‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.

Thalhimer Realty Partners is now the sole lead developer in the Diamond District redevelopment; Dickie's Seafood is closing down and looking to sell its Northside facility; and Shake Shack is coming to Short Pump.

Plus: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discusses City Hall’s follow-up performance review; Chesterfield has a new police chief; Henrico County announces inaugural partners for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and other stories. 

Today’s top audio stories include a look at Virginia schools’ admissions changes without legacy preference, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discussing the follow-up performance review for City Hall.  

It’s also the first day of enrollment for Virginia’s state insurance exchange -- and tomorrow is the last day for early voting.