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Sereen Haddad stands and other protesters clash with police on Monday, April 29, 2024 at VCU in Richmond. (Photo by Shaban Athuman, VPM News)

Officials, orgs respond to Virginia-wide protest arrests

More than 100 antiwar protesters have been arrested at colleges in the commonwealth.

On this week’s Pickin', we feature the music of the legendary Red Allen and his long-time sideman Frank Wakefield. Wakefield passed away April 26 at age 89.

Early voting for June primary in Virginia starts Friday

Friday is the first day of voting for the June primary because Virginia has 45 days of early voting.

The new Eviction Defense Center aims to help the tens of thousands of Virginia households that face eviction each year without the help of an attorney. (Photo by Slava Dumchev via Shutterstock)

Virginia legal group creates online clearinghouse for families facing eviction

Resources aim to help those without legal help better navigate the eviction process.

WHRO Public Media Delivers Chromebooks to Northampton County Public Schools

Northampton County Public Schools received 55 Dell Chromebooks from an anonymous donor, enabling the school system to expand several of its programs.

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Williamsburg voted Thursday to move ahead with a study of an independent school district - but says a split isn't a sure thing, despite preview vote by James City County. (Image courtesy of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)

Williamsburg officials say a resident survey prompted them to look at an independent school system. The survey didn’t ask that question.

The 2022 resident survey asked Williamsburg residents questions about educational partnerships, but didn’t say that would mean splitting the public school system from James City County.

Norfolk native Rob Fisher is the music director and conductor of "Sweeney Todd," the opening production of the 2024 Virginia Arts Festival. (Photo courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival)

Norfolk native Rob Fisher returns to kick off Virginia Arts Festival

Rob Fisher, known for musical direction on Broadway, is leading a performance of “Sweeney Todd” on April 13.

A Local Touch: Ode to the Cosmos

This week, we’ll wave back at the eclipse with music that celebrates the planets and the cosmos. Join us on Wednesday at 9 p.m. on WHRO FM.

'This Just In': New Classical Releases

Sample the latest in classical recordings as well as a look back at the start of 2024 with music from the 2024 New Year’s Day Concert with the Vienna Philharmonic.

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