Format: 2013-05-22

McDonnell Exchanges Views on Town Hall Road Show

Craig Carper in News | Politics

Gov. McDonnell has been on the road pitching and receiving ideas to make changes in state government.

VSU Gets Kids to Eat Veggies

John Ogle in News

VSU has found a way to get kids to eat their vegetables.

Senate Majority Leader Opposes ABC Privitization

Craig Carper in News

State Sen. Richard Saslaw (D-Fairfax) says Gov. McDonnell's plan to sell state-owned liquor stores is dead in the Senate.

Governor Says Most of Surplus Committed

Craig Carper in News

Gov. McDonnell has told General Assembly committees that much of the state's $403 million in unspent funds is  already allocated.

Tallest Man Surgery at UVA Deemed a Success

Charles Fishburne in News | Science Matters

The world's tallest man has been given a good prognosis following surgery yesterday at the UVA Medical Center for a rare condition that causes uncontrolled growth. Charles Fishburne has a follow-up Science Matters report.

Henrico Man to Serve 30 Days in Animal Cruelty Case

John Ogle in News

A Varina man who shot a neighbor's puppy has been sentenced to jail, but most of the time was suspended.

Schapiro: Surplus Mostly Allocated; Key Lawmakers Skeptical on ABC Selloff

Jeff Schapiro in Analysis | Politics

Jeff Schapiro analyzes the week in state politics.

Smith: Rowing on the James

Brooks Smith in Essays

Brooks Smith continues to rediscover Richmond sports history.

Richmond's First Charter School Opens

Craig Carper in News

Virginia's fourth charter school, and Richmond's first, the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts opened last week.


 

Kids Harvest Produce at SMV's Green Acre Farm

Charles Fishburne in News | Science Matters

A Science Matters report.  There is a farm behind the Science Museum of Virginia designed to give kids a chance to see how urban gardens work and how it's possible even today to grow one's own food.