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Charlottesville City
1 week ago
Council considers West Main/Ridge intersection, 29/Barracks Rd. improvements

Charlottesville City Council will also decide on water, stormwater, and gas utility rates.

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Education
1 week ago
Is year-round school the solution to summer learning loss?

City of Promise Executive Director Price Thomas discussed the challenges of keeping kids on grade level during summer break.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
The 2026 Virginia Theatre Festival goes all-out for ‘Newsies’

The Virginia Theatre Festival is producing the largest show the festival has seen in its 52-year run, with 37 cast members in the company and many hailing from UVA and Charlottesville.

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UVA
1 week ago
UVA Health program looks to reverse children drinking too many sugary drinks

The trial has six education components to bring mindfulness and reduction to sugary drink consumption

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Albemarle County
1 week ago
Woman arrested after Runnel Court stabbing

Davonya Adamson is charged with aggravated malicious wounding and domestic assault and battery. She is being held at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail without bond.

Amy Laufer and Tom Perriello
Politics
2 weeks ago
Big local turnout, overperforming in red areas key for Tom Perriello

At an event to open his campaign headquarters Saturday, the Democratic candidate for the 5th District laid out his path to victory.

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Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
An uptick in tick populations reported in the Charlottesville area

Pest professionals are urging Virginia residents to stay vigilant during a major tick surge.

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Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards seeks students for fall training class

Training for new stewards requires a variety of in-person and online courses. Once certified, stewards complete service hours as well as increase public education and outreach on the value of trees.

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Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Indivisible Charlottesville to host community gathering highlighting civic engagement

Indivisible Charlottesville is hosting a community event this Sunday, highlighting civic engagement as well as entertainment.

Local
2 weeks ago
Record heat and severe storm chances spark National Weather Service advisory

The heat advisory had been set from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday