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Charlottesville area bears brunt in survey of food costs forcing Virginians into debt
A survey done for DC-based Share Our Strength's No Did Hungry Virginia campaign shows rising food costs are putting nearly half -- 45% -- of Virginians into debt, and the challenge is even more pronounced in the Charlottesville area.
New City Attorney explains agreement keeping Gentry Locke on zoning case
New Charlottesville City Attorney John Maddux has publicly shared an agreement reached with the Gentry Locke law firm which missed a filing deadline in the suit against the city's new zoning code but keeps them on the case.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final
On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Maupintown Film Festival to feature local Black stories and history
The 12th annual Maupintown Film Festival celebrates the Black community and its history of resistance to oppression.
Friday morning crash blocks portion of Scottsville Road
Significant Friday morning drive delays with shortly after 7 a.m. blocking Scottsville Road at Harris Creek Road.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday
Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
Sen. Mark Warner among lawmakers calling on HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign
The group accuses Kennedy of pushing his dangerous anti-health and science agenda, lying to Congress, and pushing disinformation on American families.
Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer among lawmakers introducing a bill to protect America’s national trails
If passed, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act would use a public/private partnership expand and protect national trails across the United States.
2025 Albemarle Buildout Analysis shows sufficient capacity in development areas
While some are calling for Albemarle County to at least slightly expand its development zones, data in a 2025 Buildout Analysis report delivered Wednesday to the Board of Supervisors finds sufficient capacity in the current zones for residential and non-residential land use over the next 2o years.
Highest topping point of new Mountain View Upper Elementary construction celebrated
Some 200 students, teachers, staff, and dignitaries turned out Thursday afternoon for the Topping Out ceremony at the under-construction Mountain View Upper Elementary School as it heads for an opening next fall.
3 weeks ago in , UVA
Cville Right Now VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: UVA’s Chris Pollard talks coaching, family, and his love of baseball
New UVA baseball coach Chris Pollard talks about his life spent in the game.
Hot pursuit: How do Albemarle and Charlottesville police handle high-speed chases?
Police must consider the risks to the public and themselves when engaging in high-speed pursuits of violators in vehicles.
3 weeks ago in Sports
For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
