Education
1 month ago
The Shannon Foundation awards its annual grants to local teachers

Albemarle County and Charlottesville teachers landed over $11,000 in grants from the Shannon Foundation.

Oak Lawn
Education
1 month ago
UVA BOV approves leasing of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville schools

UVA’s Board of Vistors approved the leasing of its Oak Lawn property to Charlottesville City Schools during its meeting on Friday. The decision comes after the federal government awarded the Federal Executive Institute property to UVA despite initially awarding it to the city schools.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
Botanical Garden of Piedmont raises $10 million in funds

The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont has surpassed $10 million in funds raised for its upcoming botanical garden project.

Local Nonprofits
1 month ago
Ronald McDonald House provides community for families at UVA Hospital

Since 1981, the Charlottsville Ronald McDonald House has provided support to the families of sick children.

Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Charlottesville Police to host Community Police Academy

The city’s Community Police Academy gives everyday civilians the opportunity to receive training on the daily operations and functions of the department. 

Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Charlottesville PrideFest hopes to bring together LGBTQ+ community

Charlottesville Pride will host its annual PrideFest at the Ting Pavilion this Saturday from 12:30-7:30 p.m.

news
1 month ago
Maupintown Film Festival to feature local Black stories and history

The 12th annual Maupintown Film Festival celebrates the Black community and its history of resistance to oppression.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center to no longer accept cash payments

The Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center (ISWRC) will no longer accept cash payments beginning Feb. 2.

Local Nonprofits
1 month ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank raises awareness for Hunger Action Month

Over 170,000 people per month visited the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in the past fiscal year, a 16% rise over the previous year.

news
2 months ago
State lawmakers approve plans for AstraZeneca to build plant in Albemarle, per reports

Global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced in July plans to build a multibillion-dollar plant in Virginia.