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The top five most-read daily news stories from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 13
The top five most-read daily news stories from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 13
Virginia Business// January 30, 2023//
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 13 included an update on the planned merger of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old Dominion University.
1 | Youngkin budget outlines EVMS/ODU merger by 2024
EVMS would merge with ODU by July 2024, according to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s
proposed budget amendments. (Dec. 15)
2 | Rivers Casino Portsmouth opening delayed
Virginia’s first permanent casino delayed its grand opening by eight days to Jan. 23
to allow extra time for testing and verifying gaming equipment. (Jan. 10)
3 | Va. nursing homes, assisted living facilities struggle with staffing
A majority of facilities report widespread vacancies for certified nursing
assistants/direct caregivers, licensed practical nurses and registered
nurses. (Dec. 22)
4 | Richmond receives 5 proposals for City Center project
Five development teams submitted proposals to redevelop the
newly rebranded City Center Innovation District, a 9.4-acre
downtown area including the closed Richmond Coliseum. (Dec. 21)
5 | Fertility testing startup to establish $1.4M Albemarle HQ
PS-Fertility Inc. will commercialize a male fertility diagnostic
technology that was originally developed at the University
of Virginia, creating 31 jobs. (Jan. 11)
