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Monday, March 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local groups like the Jefferson School Foundation and Charlottesville Salvation Army hosted the first Sleep Out Cville on Saturday night so residents could learn what it feels like to live unhoused by sleeping outdoors in tents and bags on the Jefferson School City Center lawn. The event included a prayer, a candlelight pause with a short film about homelessness, and remarks from local leaders such as Mayor Juandiego Wade and State Senator Creigh Deeds+ who stressed the need to help over 5,000 Virginians without shelter each night. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four notable alumni of The Cavalier Daily—Meredith Kopit Levien, Kate Bedingfield, Lane DeGregory and Mary-Ellen Deily—shared their memories of working on the student paper and explained how that experience built the skills needed for later roles in journalism. Their stories highlight a journey from hard work in the newsroom to holding key positions at The New York Times, the White House and other major news outlets. The Cavalier Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Virginia sent out all of its regular decision acceptance letters after receiving thousands more applications than last cycle—closing its admissions round in Charlottesville. 29 News
- ➤ During the 2024-2025 academic year, the University—historically the last public institution to become coeducational—has three major student self-governance bodies led exclusively by women including Harper Jones, Valentina Gonzalez and Laura Howard. They credit past mentors for shaping their leadership styles while working to expand student engagement and address barriers for future female leaders. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Charlottesville City Schools expanded walk zones so students now walk three-quarters of a mile to school — a change that challenges children from Westhaven with long, cold journeys in winter. Some parents in low-income, historically Black neighborhoods worry the longer walks hurt attendance and learning — and local community leaders call for more support to get kids to school safely. The Daily Progress
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia women's lacrosse beat Pittsburgh 16 to 12 on Saturday at Klöckner Stadium in the One Love and Youth Day game. The Cavaliers built an early lead and fought back in the second half to earn their third straight home win. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Virginia began its outdoor track season on home turf at Lannigan Field Saturday when the Cavaliers won most events — the women swept key races and the men earned wins in their events. The team will build on that success at the Raleigh Relays beginning Thursday. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ No. 23 Virginia was swept by Duke in Charlottesville on Sunday as the Cavaliers lost each game by at least four runs and fell into the bottom four of the ACC standings — coach Brian O’Connor said the team must learn from the loss as they prepare for upcoming games against Liberty and Stanford. The Cavalier Daily
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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Syracuse Orange
6-7:40 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between two competitive teams.
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Park Street Coffee House featuring Billboard Top 40 Hitmaker Dean Friedman
International singer-songwriter Dean Friedman who hit the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts with memorable songs including Ariel, Lucky Stars, and Lydia is including Charlottesville's Park Street Coffee House on his 2025 US/UK tour. Get your tickets now before this show sells out!
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Sam Burchfield Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket price TBD — Experience the soulful sounds of Sam Burchfield, influenced by Appalachian music traditions.
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Dirty Grass Players Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Tickets start at $20 — Experience the captivating blend of traditional and progressive bluegrass sounds with The Dirty Grass Players.
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Vincent Zorn Live Performance
12-6 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — No cover charge — Enjoy award-winning wine and captivating Latin guitar melodies on the beautiful veranda.
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Swan Tavern Archaeological Investigations Presentation
6-7 p.m. — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch — Free entry — Explore the findings from the archaeological investigations of Charlottesville's first tavern.
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Spring Dance Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Culbreth Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant performances from UVA Dance in their annual spring showcase.
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Rebecca Porter Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Dürty Nelly's Pub - Deli — Free show — Experience the vocal talents of Guam-born Rebecca Porter with local favorites, the Rhinestone Roses.
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S.G. Goodman Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music from S.G. Goodman in Charlottesville.
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Liberty Flames vs. Virginia Cavaliers Baseball
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Free entry — Witness an exciting collegiate baseball matchup between the Liberty Flames and Virginia Cavaliers.
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