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Former Charlottesville City Councilor Brian Pinkston discussed his new series of essays reflecting on his time on council and things he thinks the public should know more about including transparency, communication with constituents, the relationship with the University of Virginia and more.
WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst discussed why he believes the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation.
WINA Healthy Aging Analyst Melanie Benjamin, the Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed an upcoming America 250 event, free musical performances happening on August 1st, and the importance of social connection through what the Center offers.
The President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce previews the Inaugural Chamber Economic Forum, featuring officials from Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the University of Virginia.
Anita Sites is a Nurse Practitioner with the UVA Health System Transplant Center, and she talked about the importance of living donor transplants and much more.
The Executive Director of the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA discussed the importance of the environment pets are placed in, how to help children avoid a fear of dogs and much more.
Sam Simpson, a Senior at Virginia Tech, and Brenna Shifflett, a master’s candidate at James Madison University, discussed their internships with Albemarle County Government and what they learned about civil service, public engagement and more.
WINA Economic Analyst, and Professor Sally Hudson discussed a proposed one percent sales tax referendum, housing economic policy, the federal reserve and much more.
Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney discussed the arrest of a suspect charged with the attempted homicide of two police officers, the process of an investigation into officer involved shootings, their potential involvement in the issues around the homeless encampment and more.
WINA’s Chief Education Consultant and CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring discussed the issues of banning zeros in grading, non-requirement of homework, a lack of deadlines and grade inflation in grading policies in education both locally and nationally.