This week US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested over 4,000 immigrants in Virginia through July this year. It's the highest number since 2012. Unsure where Suffolk ends and Chesapeake begins? Well the two cities are hosting town halls as they attempt to clear up the confusing border issue. Finally, The Nature Conservancy is preserving hundreds of thousands of acres of land to help local economies through environmental stewardship. A big effort focuses on Virginia's coal country.

This week a Virginian who received financial help for an abortion now runs the state's newest abortion fund in Hampton Roads -- a place where demand is rising as its politics are shifting. An Old Dominion University professor earned national recognition for her effort to reduce climate impacts in health care. WHRO spoke with her about her work. Finally, the US Navy is embracing a plan to privatize its barracks. Officials hope private companies can better build and maintain the buildings, many of which would be built in Norfolk.

This week Chesapeake Bay crustaceans recently got a new neighbor -- stone crabs have been documented for the first time in Virginia waters. WHRO sat down with Dr. Nancy Welch, Director at the Chesapeake Health Department, to discuss vaccinations as the school year begins. Finally, tuition and fees are climbing at public universities in Virginia. We have the numbers on what it will cost you.

This week Virginia Democrats have momentum on their side after a new poll from Old Dominion University has gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger overwhelmingly ahead in Hampton Roads. Norfolk International has closed a secondary runway to prepare for cargo facilities, hangers and other developments. Finally, roughly 4,500 sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima are headed to the Caribbean and South America as part of a buildup of US forces in the region.

This week energy demand is ravenous in Virginia. Advocates say solar is the best way to meet demand, but several projects are running into local opponents. PETA, the animal rights organization, recently named a new president. WHRO spoke with Tracy Reiman who says she wants the group to keep its edge while bringing in younger supporters. Finally, research out of Christopher Newport University shows noise pollution is negatively impacting people's health. And it's disproportionately affecting low income and minority residents.

This week researchers at Old Dominion University pinpointed the age of the sand dunes surrounding Cape Henry. WHRO's Barry Graham sat down with the managing director of the Virginia Stage Company to talk about its kids summer camp and what to expect in the upcoming show season. Finally, the Virginia Mental Health Access Program is dealing with a shortage of child psychiatrists in Hampton Roads. We spoke with the head of the program to learn how they're addressing the issue.

This week Virginia developers plan to build more apartments and condos along with fewer single-family homes. We'll break down how that impacts the housing market. WHRO spoke with Suffolk City Manager Al Moor amidst his retirement from local government this week. Finally, Newport News is investing $4 million into Newport News-Williamsburg Airport to transform it into an air commerce park.

This week America's Armed Forces are beefing up defenses against small, unmanned drones. Cooperation between military and civilian agencies will likely be required to adequately protect the US from these attacks. Any type of internet search is routed through a data center. The highest concentration of them is in Virginia. We'll explain how that is making residents uneasy. Finally, the Trump administration plans to overhaul FEMA. WHRO reports what the lasting impacts of a shift could look like.

This week Norfolk's Planning Commission has given the all clear for work to begin on the first stages of the city's downtown floodwall. CNBC recently released its best states for business list -- and both Virginia and North Carolina are in the top five. We'll break down what puts them in the top tier. Finally, as part of our Revolution Revisited series, we take a deep look into the intersection of sport and society in Colonial Virginia.

This week Virginia Beach residents have scored a win. A federal judge ruled that they can re-open cases against the city about local voting districts. A new project at the York River watershed aims to focus on water quality, wildlife and other conservation efforts. Finally, this week kicked off WHRO's year-long project chronicling America's 250th anniversary. We have a preview of the first segment which focuses on the demographics of Revolutionary-era Norfolk.