I was just in Richmond last Thanksgiving, and I
did see some improvement in a local parish in the West End.
For one thing, the music was better.
For another, nobody pitched a fit when I received on the tongue.
Brick by brick.
A couple weeks ago, I assisted at Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Staunton VA. The physical plant was beautiful, and had clearly been restored/renovated within the last decade or so. Fresh, clean real stained glass, gothic style interior etc. Very nice. I almost didn't notice the lack of a communion rail at first ... they made available a small portable kneeler for those who wished to receive Holy Communion while kneeling. Mass done right, good music, very traditional bookstore ...
I couldn't believe I was in the DDR.
OTOH, Tidewater (Chesapeake/Norfolk/VA Beach) is still a mess. Less of a mess than it used to be.