Reporter Dean Mirshahi speaks with Maj. Michael LaRocca, a Virginia Military Institute professor. Note: This episode discusses mental health, illness and suicide. Mental health and suicide prevention resources In emergency situations, call 988 or 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Deaf or Hard of Hearing? 1-800-799-4889 En Español: 1-888-628-9454 Mental Health America of Virginia Warm Line: 1-866-400-MHAV (6428) Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Spanish Services (Friday and Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Text/Chat Suppor ..read more

One reader's question about Richmond's water quality turned into the latest edition of Curious Commonwealth ..read more

One reader's question about Richmond's water quality turned into the latest edition of Curious Commonwealth ..read more

Plus: Albemarle County Public Schools’ speed cameras; a new president for Randolph-Macon; and other stories.    In the podcast: Southside Speedway set to return, new president for Randolph-Macon College.  ..read more

Plus: Virginia's future in RGGI, bacterial meningitis at UVA and other stories ..read more

Sen. Tim Kaine discusses a potential federal order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education; another man sets himself on fire at a state prison; Chesterfield eyes two data center projects; and one barrier to VMFA building a new storage facility is removed.    In the podcast: A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield data center and VMFA rezoning  ..read more

In an executive order, which was signed Thursday, Youngkin asks for law enforcement to identify people currently incarcerated in Virginia jails and prisons who are flagged for potential deportation.  ..read more

State Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D–Fairfax) carried SB 1212 this session, which would require companies to disclose any hidden fees before consumers pay.    Plus: Former Del. Dave LaRock has filed to run for governor — potentially setting up a GOP primary against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.    In the podcast: Richmond DPU hires permanent director and former Del. Dave LaRock files to run for governor.  ..read more

A federal judge rules a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward; Virginia’s wine spotlighted in Governor’s Cup competition; and other stories.    In the podcast: VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for people 19 years old and younger; a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward.  ..read more

Plus: RHHD expands its PrEP program; Charlottesville remembers a former mayor; and other stories ..read more