Format: 2013-06-18

Midlothian Turnpike To Get a 35 Million Dollar Facelift

VDOT says major construction just approved on Midlothian Turnpike and German School Roads in the city will create delays, but end the flooding. Charles Fishburne reports.

Affordable Housing Is Disappearing For Many Virginians

The Southern Environmental Law Centers say housing is no longer affordable for many Virginians and policymakers need to re-examine ways to connect jobs, transportation and housing to meet changing conditions.

VCU Study of Emotional Intelligence Published

A new study at Virginia Commonwealth University finds that emotional intelligence is a strong predictor of job performance.

Cantor Set to Become House Majority Leader

Jeff Schapiro offers regular Friday analysis of Virginia politics. 

Virginia High School Students Missing Needed Work Skills

UVA Researchers have discovered that Virginia employers want basic work skills most high school students are not getting. Charles Fishburne talks with Ascher Currier, Co-author of a study done by the Weldon-Cooper Center for Pulic Service.

Political Scientist Says Virginia Becoming a Bellweather State

UR political scientist Dan Palazzolo says this week's election is a further indication that Virginia has become a bellweather state.  John Ogle talked to him.


 

Annual Museum Stores Holiday Shoppers Fair Opens

15 Museums in the Richmond area are offering items from their shops under one roof for the next three days.

Robert Holsworth's Election Analysis

After big wins for the GOP, the President and fellow Democrats, as well as the Republicans are trying to formulate strategies for the next election cycle. Craig Carper talked with political analyst Bob Holsworth.

Alexander Graham Bell More Than Just A Telephone

Thea Marshall shares her own AHA! moment when she learned the other life changing inventions of Alexander Graham Bell.

Hurt Wins Fifth District House Race in Virginia

Virginia's Fifth Congressional district went Republican in yesterday's election. Jeanne Faulconer tells us that the incumbent Democrat was defeated in a close race.