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Healthy Streets, Healthy People event to be held at Booker T. Washington Park

On June 29, the group will co-host a free Healthy Streets, Healthy People community health event with Move2HealthEquity at Booker T. Washington Park.

Seeking nominations for annual Caring for Community Awards

UVA Community Credit Union hosting food drive

JDRF 'One Walk' for type 1 diabetes research raises thousands of dollars

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or JDRF raised more than $24,000 as part of the area’s 'One Walk' to raise awareness and fight for a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

Salvation Army of Charlottesville celebrates Donut Day

Friday is Salvation Army Donut Day. It's a tradition that was started in Chicago in 1938.

Grab a Glass: Patch Brewing Company

Patch Brewing Company has made itself an integral part of the community in just three short years and has something everyone can enjoy.

Voting open to pick Top Culinary Town in the South

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau says 'The Local Palate' has nominated Charlottesville and nine other communities.

Annual walk supporting research into type 1 diabetes

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has just one goal: to create a world without type 1 diabetes.

Second half of Fridays After Five season announced

The Fridays After Five concerts occur weekly on the Downtown Mall through Sept. 6, and volunteers working concessions help support various local nonprofits each week.

Sunday Sundown returns to Washington Park

The Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation and BAMA Works will host Sunday Sundown on June 9.

People of all abilities attend annual Special Needs and Autism Awareness Festival

Louisa law enforcement held its annual Special Needs and Autism Awareness Festival for people in the community to meet others with special needs.

Pints on Preston a celebration of area craft beverage producers

In this edition of Stay Local, Play Local, Todd Wickersty with the Charlottesville Ale Trail talks about Pints on Preston, which takes place on Saturday.

Summer meals programs beginning

These programs support children by providing meals during the summer when free and reduced-price meals at schools are not available.

No Kid Hungry supporting program to reach more children in Orange County

On Tuesday, No Kid Hungry announced grants to help 14 school divisions and nonprofits fight summer hunger in rural communities.

Copeland is first Black woman to be keynote speaker at Monticello's Naturalization Ceremony

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation says Misty Copeland will be this year’s keynote speaker for the annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello.

Veterans of Foreign Wars remember fallen soldiers at yearly ceremony

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2044 gathered for an annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday to recognize local soldiers who died in action.

Handle With Care: Pen Pal Project begins at The Center

Receiving an old-fashioned letter from someone is always a surprise in today's digital age of text messages and emails. Some people may even see a letter as a symbol of something deeper.

Hundreds of balloons from UVA's Final Exercises donated to sick children

Sick children at UVA Children’s Hospital had their day brightened as hundreds of balloons were delivered throughout the hospital.

CPD: Several types of crime declined in 2023, but homicides and drug overdoses increased

The Charlottesville Police Department has released its 2023 Annual Report, finding a slight decline in overall crime.

Several law enforcement agencies participating in traffic operation

An enhanced traffic operation will be taking place across several localities from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday on routes 29 and 33.

ACPD launches door hangers officers can use during investigations

The Albemarle County Police Department wants residents to know when detectives are investigating an incident near their homes.

Big boost for Camp Holiday Trails from spring Foxfield Races

The spring Foxfield Races raised $50,000 for the local nonprofit.

Farmers in the Park set to open for season

Farmers in the Park will take place Wednesdays between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Pen Park this year.

Project making repairs to Skyline Drive completed

The Skyline Drive preservation project cost $15 million and took 18 months to complete, making repairs and restoring 56 miles and 19 overlooks of the scenic byway.

Deadline to submit nominations for Hometown Heroes awards

April 30 is the last day to submit nominations for this year’s Hometown Heroes award.

Recognizing emergency communications officers

A 'Tree of Life' mural now graces the walls of the Orange County Emergency Communications Center.

Stop-arm cameras added to Greene County school buses

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Greene County Public Schools announced the addition of the cameras on Tuesday.

Charlottesville Ballet hosting 'Outdoor Series'

The Charlottesville Ballet is preparing to host their 2nd annual Outdoor Series at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard.