VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss Richmond's top business stories. This week's episode explores the planned redevelopment of the old Armitage Building in Richmond and a local nonprofit's desire to build an indoor tennis facility on Arthur Ashe Blvd.

In other news: UVA announces special committee for the school’s new president, and Richmond has a new deputy chief admin for finance and administration.

Editor's note: WUSA reported late Saturday that Sereen Haddad's degree has since been released. VPM News has been unable to independently confirm this update as of Sunday night; we'll update this episode or include a note in Tuesday's should that change!

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Editor's note: This episode was updated with the complete interview audio on Aug. 24, 2025. Read the lightly edited transcript on VPM.org now. 

VornDick, a career educator who's worked at James Monroe's Highland estate in Albemarle County for the last several years, became interested in the tale behind Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay’s life.

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Virginia sees "alarming" rise in child drownings; Maymont celebrates 100 years; AstraZeneca announces new facility.  

The James River has high levels of E.Coli in it after recent heavy rains at various points. Please swim with care in the river! 

Plus: A glitch delays payments meant to help Virginians get food, and Petersburg leaders say decades of neglect have left the city vulnerable to flooding 

Hanover County is tightening rules on new vape and smoke shops, and Richmond Public Schools is kicking off a literacy campaign on Aug. 4 (804 Day). 

But... most of today’s episode is tied to the federal clawback of $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and how that will impact Virginians — and public media outlets including VPM News. 

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond's top business stories starting with the proposed redesign for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge, Henrico County's affordable housing trust fund, and data centers projects in Chesterfield County.

Plus: Campaign finances are discussed; Please don’t mix bleach and vinegar in your washing machine. (It’s toxic!)

Plus: State health care agencies warn the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to “financial shock” for hospitals and more across Virginia.