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.

This week, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis parts ways with former President Trump before announcing he won’t seek a third term. The Navy’s USNS Harvey Milk is set to be renamed under new orders from the Trump administration. And scientists uncover fresh evidence that an ancient asteroid struck the Chesapeake Bay.

This week new solar farm rules are being implemented in Suffolk. WHRO gets the reaction from one family who will shape how the city deals with solar farm development. The Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. We'll break down the center's legacy and the impact it's had on Hampton Roads. Finally, the head of Fleet Forces in Norfolk has been nominated as the next Chief of Naval Operations.

This week Virginia's primaries took center stage. WHRO breaks down the local and statewide races. Environmental groups have the attention of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission who will consider new regulations to protect the area's turtle population. Finally, Hampton has decided to kick the can down the road on a ban that would prohibit sleeping and camping on public property.

This week the current path to Sandbridge doesn't satisfy Virginia Beach. The city wants another path there, but the talks have been tumultuous. An $8 million grant aims to help archaeologists who are persevering Jamestown's uncovered history. Finally, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion Energy are teaming up to help power the station with a small nuclear power plant.