Format: 2013-05-25

"Shipwrecked!" Great Entertainment, Critic Says

Barksdale Willow Lawn has opened its new season. Theatre Critic John Porter drops by.

Cantor Won’t Debate Challengers

As the midterm elections approach, Virginia’s seventh congressional district has a three-candidate race where the incumbent has a distinct advantage, while Democratic and Tea Party challengers struggle to engage in direct debate. Craig Carper reports.

Webb Introduces Legislation to Freeze Action on JFCom

Virginia’s U.S. Congressional delegation is continuing to work with Governor Bob McDonnell to stop U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gate’s recommendation to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.

Eyes on Richmond Begins Thirteenth Season

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church kicked off the 13th Season of the Eyes on Richmond speaker series on Friday with City Council President Kathy Graziano, who delivered a speech titled “Learning from Our Past, Hope for the Future.” Craig Carper reports.

Markets Show Some Positive Signs

Andy Foldenauer sits in for Brian Ford.

"Beebo Brinker Chronicles" Uneven But Fun

Theatre Critic John Porter shares his thoughts on the "Beebo Brinker Chronicles."

State Survey Shows Critical Need for Health Professionals

The Virginia Department of Health Professions says the state will face a critical need for doctors and other health professionals in the coming years. Charles Fishburne reports.

Science Matters: VCU Students Have 24 Hours to Produce Exhibit for the Science Museum

What happens when 10 college students are locked in together for 24 hours at the Science Museum of Virginia with a challenge, their wits and $500? Charles Fishburne reports.

UVa Speaker Will Discuss Entrepreneurship in Petersburg

Students at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will hear from the Executive Director of UVa’s Tayloe Murphy Center today.

Survey Finds Most Haven’t Read The Constitution

A new survey finds that while a majority of Americans think the Constitution is important, less than a third have ever bothered to read the entire document.