Emilia (Emi) Miller enjoys birdwatching with her grandfather Richard Shreckhise. “My father is very good at identifying birds and Emi has spent a lot of time with him since she was little and shares his love for birdwatching,” said Sarah…
United Way Program Offers Tips by Text to Reinforce Learning at Home United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg launched Ready4K, a text-message information service that shares tips for local families to use to help kids from birth to nine…
Throughout Black History Month, VPM is sharing stories of Black heroes in history, both in Virginia and across the nation. Who is your hero? Pick from one of these unsung heroes or research your own. Early learners – kids in pre-K…
It’s been nearly a year since COVID-19 prompted a shift to virtual learning for most schools. Now, as many students are getting closer to a return to the classroom, they may have some questions and concerns. If you’re preparing to…
This February, VPM presents 28 Days of Black History Month, a new digital gallery spotlighting some of the lesser known heroes of American history. The project will span the month of February, with a new hero added each day, along…
An innovative early childhood education television program – “Songs & Stories with Mary and Mike” debuted this month and airs from 10:30 to 11:00 am on Mondays and Fridays for ten weeks on VPM Plus as part of their Home…
Henrico County hopes to bring some Valentine’s Day cheer to residents of long-term care facilities in the county and is aiming to tap into the creative skills of the local community to support the effort. The county is collecting…
A new order by the Centers for Disease Control is in effect, requiring anyone traveling by air into the U.S. to show proof of a negative COVID test within the previous three days. "With the vaccine rolling out and the…
It’s has been said on countless occasions that 2020 is a year that most would prefer to soon forget. That is especially true in the live entertainment industry. As the first to close, we will be one of the last…
Cadence Theatre’s youth winter rehearsal and performance program will feature the beloved musical, Pippin, as well as the masterful and haunting classic, Macbeth. Each cast will rehearse virtually (possibly safely distanced and outside for some rehearsals*), which will culminate in…
