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VDOT Announces Upcoming Ivy Road Traffic Closures

The Virginia Department of Transportation says traffic on Ivy Road will be halted twice a day over the next four weeks due to blasting near the Route 29/250 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, traffic on Ivy Road will close at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for the blast and any cleanup of debris. Traffic will be halted…MORE INFO »

Fans Celebrate UVA’s Final Four Victory

Hundreds of University of Virginia fans celebrated the UVA mens basketball team’s Final Four victory over Auburn on the Corner Saturday evening. Authorities blocked off part of University Avenue and 14th Street from traffic during the celebrations. UVA will play Texas Tech in the national championship game Monday night.MORE INFO »

Several Roads Closed During Charlottesville Marathon

Several local road are closed to traffic during the Charlottesville Marathon Saturday. According to a City press release, the following roads are closed between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Ridge / McIntire Rd (Preston to Main St) – ROAD CLOSED no cone lane Main St / University Ave (Ridge McIntire to Rugby) – ROAD CLOSED…MORE INFO »

2019 Spring Rivanna RiverFest

A variety of events, races and entertainment will launch the first spring Rivanna RiverFest when it makes its debut on May 11th, beginning with the Fix a Leak Family 5k at 10am from Charlottesville’s Riverview Park. The Rivanna River Race will kick off simultaneously at the Rt. 29 bridge at Rio Mills Road and both…MORE INFO »

New Cavity Treatment For The Very Young

Local children’s dentists are talking about a new treatment that helps them deal with cavities in young children. The treatment is a liquid that’s placed on the cavity and allows the child to get a little older before the cavity has to be treated. Doctor Joe Castellano with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry says…MORE INFO »

Galvin Running For 57th District Seat

Charlottesville City Councilor Kathy Galvin is planning to run for the Virginia House of Delegates. A Democratic party official has confirmed that Galvin plans to run for Virginia’s 57th District seat — the seat currently held by Democratic David Toscano, who announced his plans to retire from the House of Delegates at the end of…MORE INFO »

Gun Bill Passes House

(Metro) A bill expanding gun background checks is headed to the Senate after passing the Democratic-led House.  A large number of gun control advocates packed the House visitors’ gallery.  It is the first time any gun control measure has cleared the House in a generation.  The House bill faces uncertainty in the Republican-controlled Senate.  Meantime,…MORE INFO »

Quadruplicity At The Doubletree

 Charlottesville police chief RaShall Brackney and former U.S. and Virginia Poet Laureate Rita Dove were the guest speakers at last night’s Quadruplicity conference, held at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville. The Quadruplicity Conference celebrates women in business, sponsored by the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Chief Brackney spoke about her experiences in the white, male-dominated…MORE INFO »

E-Scooter Pilot Program: Off And Running

Charlottesville officials are taking a closer look at the recently initiated impact of electric scooter ride-sharing on transportation in the city. A pilot program of regulations quickly cleared approval at City Council’s Monday night meeting allowing riders to pay a fee to rent the scooters via a mobile app on their phones and then leave…MORE INFO »