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Whittney Evans

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VPM News editor, producer and occasional legal reporter in RVA. Rancho Gordo Bean Club member. Tell me what you're curious about www.vpm.org/curious-commonwealth.

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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@vpm.org energy and environment reporter Patrick Larsen looks into whether high-speed rail is possible in Virginia. As always, send us your questions at vpm.org/curious. www.vpm.org/news/2026-09...
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Is high-speed rail possible in Virginia? - VPM
Train ridership is on the rise, but does that mean high-speed rail is on the horizon?
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
From @vpm.org's Dean Mirshahi: Federal judge says Virginia still failing to follow voter restoration order www.vpm.org/news/2026-08...
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Federal judge says Virginia still failing to follow voter restoration order - VPM
A federal judge says Virginia officials incorrectly applied his order in a landmark voting rights case ruling that found the commonwealth had wrongly kept
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
@vpm.org got a little help from Richmond reporter Mallory Noe-Payne for this month's Curious Commonwealth story. "Wildlife experts expect suburban and urban encounters with bears to continue to trend upward." www.vpm.org/news/2026-06...
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Are bears living among Virginians?
Yes, many.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Why was Colonial Beach known as "Las Vegas on the Potomac"?
The nickname was built on casino operators' clever use of a legal loophole.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The latest from @jahd.bsky.social. www.vpm.org/news/2026-04...
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Amending Virginia: Pro- and anti-redistricting camps wield 'fairness' in voter appeals
Watch the first episode of our new series on state constitutional amendments now.
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VPM News @vpm.org · 11/03/2026
It's local budget season in Central Virginia. Richmond Mayor Danny Avula delivered his second spending proposal to city council Wednesday, including $257 million for Richmond Public Schools — the city's largest ever investment in its school system, but still below what the division requested.
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Mayor Danny Avula proposes Richmond’s $3.4B spending plan
Avula said the budget was “constrained” by a real estate assessment freeze.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
@jahd.bsky.social @vpm.org www.vpm.org/generalassem...
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Del. Josh Thomas wants to put Virginia's boys and men on a better path
"We want to make sure that we're not leaving them behind as we continue to move forward."
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Votes on four constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting were the opening act of the 2026 legislative session for the Virginia General Assembly. @vpm.org www.vpm.org/generalassem...
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Virginia House committee advances 4 proposed constitutional amendments
The state Senate is expected to pass the amendments later this week.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
"And you can make a good argument that having elections all the time is too much," he said. "It overloads the electorate with information, and with candidates, and with advertisements and decisions." -Brent Tarter SEND QUESTIONS AT VPM.ORG/CURIOUS @vpm.org www.vpm.org/news/2025-08...
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Curious Commonwealth asks: What's with Virginia's off-year elections?
Why does every year feature a major election in the commonwealth?
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The latest from @vpm.org Curious Commonwealth. Submit a question at VPM.org/Curious. www.vpm.org/news/2025-08...
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Why don’t the Seven Cities get along?
The region’s historical tension has its roots in segregation, economics.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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UVA president Jim Ryan resigns under pressure from Trump administration
The Justice Department has been investigating UVA over its diversity practices.
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VPM News @vpm.org · 23/05/2025
VPM News wants to know: What brings you joy? Do you, your family or your community engage in a unique activity in Central Virginia that enriches your life and brings a smile to your face? We’d love to learn more about it and share it with our audience over the summer! Email us at tips@vpm.org ☀️
Local artist Bukuru Nyandwi is photographed on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Studio Two Three in Richmond, Virginia.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Calder emphasized the importance of maintaining and beautifying parks, including Byrd Park and Shields Lake. He advocated for accessible green spaces for the community, even allowing children to play on the grass, which was uncommon at the time. @vpm.org www.vpm.org/news/2025-05...
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Who was Humphrey Calder?
Who are a playground and community center in Richmond’s Museum District named after?
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
“The status quo for a long time is just to rely on the goodwill of people wanting to be environmental stewards,” Wilson said. “We kind of need to move away from that and actually set up things that encourage recycling in a real way.” @ellywilson.bsky.social @vpm.org www.vpm.org/news/2025-04...
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A ‘recycled’ Curious Commonwealth update
What does the data tell us about how much Virginia recycles?
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
NEW from @jahd.bsky.social at @vpm.org — Curious Commonwealth: Why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state? www.vpm.org/news/2025-03...
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Why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state?
Who’s Dillon, and why does the commonwealth follow his rule?
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
From the incomparable @jahd.bsky.social and Patrick Larsen: The @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social hosts an annual oyster eating "contest" at the Virginia State Capitol to keep the conservation conversation on the table. @vpm.org www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
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Oyster eating focuses state lawmakers on Chesapeake Bay restoration
The waterway’s foundation hosts an annual event to celebrate progress, advocacy.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
@vpm.org The league’s executive committee voted to bring the organization into compliance with President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” — a reversal from the organization’s initially published stance. www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
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Virginia High School League bans trans students from girls’ sports
The organization initially said it would maintain its existing policy.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
@vpm.org Official miscommunications during the crisis affected the county’s response. www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
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Henrico County reviews internal reports on January water outage
Official miscommunications during the crisis affected the county’s response.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 11/02/2025
Legal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up
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Legal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up
US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography, AI makes that task all the more difficult.
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Whittney Evans @whittneye.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
State Sen. Danica Roem, the first openly transgender member of the Virginia legislature, said there are only four trans student-athletes out of 1.2 million Virginia public school students who have been allowed to play sports. richmond.com/news/state-r...
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VHSL reverses transgender athlete participation policy to align with Trump's executive order
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has changed its policy regarding transgender athlete participation.
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