This week WHRO News Director Mechelle Hankerson sits down with host Doug Boynton for a recap of April's health news. Virginia Beach's city council rejected collective bargaining for its firefighters. NPR's marker series continues with a story about the first Black Virginian to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. Finally, VCIJ explores how Norfolk won a federal grant to develop a new I-264 interchange downtown to reconnect Black communities long displaced from neighborhoods.

This week the LGBT Life Center held a fundraiser for its HIV education services. WHRO's Barry Graham fills us in on the event. A shortage of skilled shipyard workers is causing delays in the building and maintaining of Navy ships. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh looked into it. Finally, a group of former slaves once found economic independence harvesting oysters in Suffolk. WHRO's Katherine Hafner brings us the story of one woman who is keeping their legacy alive.

This week WHRO's Doug Boynton sits down with WHRO News Director Mechelle Hankerson for a comprehensive discussion on the latest updates in the Richneck Elementary shooting case. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel turned 60 years old earlier this week. WHRO's Connor Worley takes us all the way back to the bridge tunnel's beginnings. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham explains how a new competition is showcasing career opportunities to students.

This week WHRO military reporter Steve Walsh reports that a former Hampton Roads sailor accused of espionage went on trial; authorities say he passed classified information to a foreign power. The Virginia Festival of the Arts starts this weekend with a production of Sweeney Todd. A recent federal law makes it easier for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals to get V-A health benefits. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham explores why General Douglas MacArthur is buried in Norfolk despite never having lived there. April is the 60th anniversary of his death.

Weekly Edition brings you a comprehensive update on all of March's health news around Hampton Roads. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion will be delayed an additional 18 months. WHRO's Lisa Godley honors journalism trailblazer Marvin Lake. Finally, WHRO reporter Ryan Murphy examines how Portsmouth is working to support its small business and retail operations.

Weekly Edition examines how the Baltimore bridge collapse will impact Norfolk's port traffic and cruise ship itinerary in the coming months. Norfolk and Newport News residents have long complained about coal dust from nearby rail terminals affecting their quality of life. Suffolk is struggling to decide when and where to open its new early voting site. Finally, WHRO military reporter Steve Walsh details how local sailors are part of a convoy on its way to Gaza to provide food and supplies ahead of what some are calling "imminent famine."

Weekly Edition looks at how some university students at Christopher Newport and Old Dominion might soon see tuition increases up to four percent. The Navy is introducing a new nutritional program for sailors. A federal judge is recalling former Sentara executives to court in a fraud investigation. Finally, WHRO reporter Ryan Murphy sits down with WHRO's Connor Worley to discuss what's been going on in Virginia Beach this week.

Weekly Edition explores how climate change, poverty and rough housing market are all impacting Norfolk. The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism discusses a possible first step to compensate Black property owners for land that was taken and used to build Virginia's universities and colleges. Finally, WHRO military reporter Steve Walsh details how local sailors are participating in the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War.

Weekly Edition breaks down the complexity of "no body" murder cases like the Cory Bigsby trial that began earlier this week in Hampton. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh speaks with military families about the stress they're under as shutdown speculation threatens their financial stability. Finally, we'll bring you a comprehensive health roundup from February.

Weekly Edition breaks down the complexity of "no body" murder cases like the Cory Bigsby trial that began earlier this week in Hampton. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh speaks with military families about the stress they're under as shutdown speculation threatens their financial stability. Finally, we'll bring you a comprehensive health roundup from February.