Allen Critic Did a "Full Flop;" McDonnell Pledge on School Spending "In The Works"

Sean Gorman of Politifact Virginia reports the latest.

Eyes On Richmond: Alex Nyerges

Craig Carper in News

Alex Nyerges, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, discussed how art has put Richmond in the national spotlight, at the most recent installment of the Eyes on Richmond speaker series. Craig Carper reports.

Commission to Determine Menhaden Limits

Pamela D'Angelo in News

Tighter catch limits on commercial harvests of menhaden on the East Coast will be determined on Wednesday by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission at a meeting in Boston. The fish, considered important to the ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay, is used as bait for crab and lobster and processed for Omega-3 oil dietary supplements. WCVE Nothern Neck Correspondent Pamela D'Angelo reports from Reedville.

A Omega Protein ship at work out on the Chesapeake Bay.

Petersburg Police Arrest Murder Suspect Quickly

John Ogle in News

Petersburg Police made a quick arrest in the shooting death of a man outside of a convenience store late Thursday night.

WCVE Forum November 6: Some College, No Degree

More people are going to college than ever before. But in the United States, about half the people who start don't finish. There are 37 million Americans with some college credits but no degree -- more than 20 percent of the working-age population. In an economy that increasingly demands workers with knowledge and skills, many college dropouts are being left behind.

American RadioWorks explores this topic in 4 segments:

New Methane to Energy Facility Opens in Richmond

Craig Carper in News

Virginia’s largest landfill is now operating a waste to energy facility that can power 5,000 homes a day. Craig Carper reports.

Power Cots Added To Richmond Ambulance Fleet

John Ogle in News

The Richmond Ambulance Authority has added a new type of stretcher of its fleet of emergency vehicles.

UVA Study Says College Students Safer Than Non-College Peers

Charles Fishburne in News

UVA has just released a comprehensive study on student mortality that suggests suicide, not alcohol or drugs, could be the leading cause of death on campus. But there is encouraging news as well. Charles Fishburne talks with James Turner, Director of the Department of Student Health and past president of the American College Health Association about his report released just this week.

Individuals with disABILITIES: Let’s Start with Awareness

by Leadership Metro Richmond
Thu, November 3, 2011

Individuals with disabilities, is the correct phrase; not disabled people. These individuals don’t have “special” needs, they simply have “different” needs. There is a large majority of individuals with disabilities in the Richmond region. They face accessibility challenges and improper etiquette on a daily basis.

River Access for the Handicapped

John Ogle in News

Volunteers from Dominion are going to be working all day at Reedy Creek Park, installing wheelchair access to the James River.