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Virginia Assembly
4 days ago
Local, state educators urge Spanberger to sign collective bargaining bill

The bill creates a public employee relations board, an impartial body that can hear disputes and render binding arbitration decisions.

UVA
5 days ago
UVA Health, ACPD to host drug take back events on Saturday

Both events will be held as part of Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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Politics
5 days ago
State Supreme Court to hear first redistricting case Monday

Republicans are challenging the constitutionality of the redistricting amendment Virginia voters passed Tuesday.

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Local Nonprofits
5 days ago
Arc of Piedmont gala raises funds, awareness for people with developmental disabilities

Advances in medical care have helped people with serious intellectual and developmental disabilities live longer lives. The work of organizations like the Arc of the Piedmont, has helped make those lives fuller.

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Albemarle County
6 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors approve $727.7 million 2027 budget with no tax rate increases

The budget adds an additional $2 million to AHIF without raising personal property tax.

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Politics
6 days ago
Redistricting sets up showdown between Tom Perriello, Beth Macy

If the Virginia Supreme Court upholds Tuesday’s redistricting vote, what will it mean for Albemarle County and Charlottesville?

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Albemarle County
6 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors to finalize 2027 budget Wednesday

The $724 million budget is 13% higher than 2026’s budget, and some are questioning why.

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Albemarle County
6 days ago
Peter Chang’s returning to Barracks; Shake Shack coming to Stonefield

The former Peter Chang China Grill location at Barracks Road will be replaced by a new Peter Chang restaurant, and where Burger Bach once operated in The Shops at Stonefield, signage is up for a Shake Shack location.

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Albemarle County
7 days ago
VDOT brings awareness to work zone safety with 2026 Work Zone Awareness Week

VDOT has run the weeklong awareness campaign annually since 1997 to bring important safety tips to drivers navigating work zones.

Campaign signs on a grassy roadside urging votes for April 21, some say 'Vote No' and others 'Yes' in bold letters.
Politics
7 days ago
Virginia voters pass Democrats’ redistricting amendment

NBC News called the election at 8:44 p.m. CNN followed eight minutes later.