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WINA’s Chief economic analyst, Dr. Edwin T. Burton, a professor of economics at UVA, discusses fuel prices, the burden on the middle class, interest rates, federal spending, property taxes and more.
The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discusses their new innovative speaker series geared at highlighting ways to improve muscle strength and bond density for better quality of life as we age.
Kate Kaminski, the Executive Director of the Albemarle County Police Foundation, and Eleanor Mower, the Executive Director of the Charlottesville Police Foundation, discuss the partnership with Tiger Fuel during the month of May to support their respective organizations.
The Chief Human Services Officer for Albemarle County discusses the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund implementation in the community, mental health, social services, other supportive programs and more.
The Executive Director of the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA discusses the services they provide that protect animals and ultimately people in our community as well as their latest fundraiser to support their impactful work.
Charlottesville’s Chief of Police addresses the release of the 2025 annual report, citing reductions in part one crime, overdoses and more. He also addressed the pursuit of a shooting suspect who is still at large.
Marissa Wendte, the Director of Annual Giving for Camp Holiday Trails, talks about the Mother’s Day “Hope Grows” fundraiser at King Family Vineyards as well as the remarkable work of the nonprofit as they support children with medical needs as well as their families.
The Clerk of the Charlottesville Circuit Court and the Director of Central Little League joined the show to discuss the next community event aimed at raising funds for the “Aidan’s Lights” project at Penn Park.
CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined the show to discuss recent gas prices, the ongoing strength and spending in the U.S. economy and more.
Dr. Kate Acuff is the Jack Jouette representative on the Albemarle County School Board and she discussed the final operating budget, the goal of remaining competitive with teacher pay through collective bargaining, the impact of the lack of affordable housing, capital improvement projects and more.