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The Director of the University of Denver’s National Academy for Free Expression and Pluralism discussed their mission of elevating free speech and civility in public discourse among the next generation and more.
Charlottesville’s Police Chief provided an update on the investigation of an officer involved shooting and new charges brought against the suspect the police encountered during the alleged incident.
The owner of Home Instead and Healthy Aging Expert Jeanne McCusker discussed how to approach the awkward, difficult conversations about caregiving for loved ones and helping them to maintain a level of independence.
The Regional Development Director for Make A Wish of Greater Virginia discussed their mission, the impacts they have on families in Virginia and a special event happening in Crozet on Friday, July 17th.
WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst and UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton discussed the potential impact on energy prices with renewed hostilities against Iran, the proposed 1% sales tax increase referendum for school construction, the future of interest rates, data center impact on the Virginia economy and more.
The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed an opportunity for the community to support their new contemplative garden space, which is viewed as an outdoor space to support mental health and healthy aging.
The President of the Free Enterprise Forum discussed the proposed 1 % sales tax referendum for school projects, a new roundabout at Hillsdale and Greenbrier, changes to Accessible Dwelling Unit legislation for homeowners, delays in the permitting process in local governments and more.
The Executive Director of the Commonwealth Justice Coalition discussed the upcoming gun violence summit at PVCC being held on Thursday July 16th.
Charlottesville Vice Mayor Natalie Oschirin discussed the next steps in exploring a potential 1 cent sales tax increase for school capital projects referendum as well as where the city is in the process of establishing a low barrier homeless shelter.
Melanie Lucero is running for the Republican Nomination in the 5th Congressional District, and she shared her reasons for running and some of her positions on issues such as the economy and more.