Good morning, Charlottesville.

Albemarle County leaders announced that $1.48 million in state funds will build the Southwood Connector Trail, a one-mile route linking Monacan Indian Nation Tribute Park with Biscuit Run Park's trail network.

The project will finish by spring (2027).

Malcolm Todd, top indie-pop artist, headlined the Wahoo Welcome Concert at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday, Aug.

22 + captivated a large crowd with energetic performances and interactive chants. University Programs Council organized the event to kick off fall semester celebrations in a lively venue.

Indeed ranked Charlottesville as the 10th-best city for work among 25 metro areas, giving it top marks for job quality (it ranked first in quality) and strong work life balance as part of a six-factor evaluation.

Indeed ranked Charlottesville as the tenth-best city for work today based on factors like job opportunity, compensation, quality, mobility, work-life balance & economic opportunity; the city earned first place for job quality and sixth for job opportunity among top U.S. metro areas.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) share personal 'I Am U.Va.' speeches to help new students feel seen and connected at orientation sessions, including one held at Old Cabell Hall.

The speeches foster candid storytelling and aim to build a sense of belonging as students start college.

Charlottesville families gathered at the Legal Aid Justice Center Tuesday night to discuss the return of school resource officers and changes to discipline in schools.

School officials said onsite officers build rapport with students while parents voiced concerns for Black, Brown and disabled students.

On Monday morning, Dean Christa Acampora delivered the First Lecture on the Lawn as part of the Wahoo Welcome schedule, emphasizing the need for human skills amid a growing AI work environment.

Students in the Class of 2030 were required to attend while all University community members were welcome.

City Manager Sam Sanders confirmed that the low-barrier shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. will open on Sept.

1 as planned, with safety measures including no camping, bussing from Free Bridge, and coordinated security ready to address local concerns.

The Central Virginia National Security Alliance hosted a closed-door forum at Piedmont Virginia Community College to review security measures for water and wastewater systems.

Representatives from FBI, CISA, Virginia State Police & other agencies stressed that modernizing aging infrastructure with built-in resilience may guide future workforce training at the college.

Centra Southside Community Hospital closed its obstetric unit in December, forcing Farmville mothers to drive farther for labor and prenatal care.

Experts warn that the added travel time increases risks for complications like postpartum depression (especially in rural areas).

UVA Health earned the top spot on Forbes’ Best Employer for Women list for 2026 today — a nod to its commitment to inclusive work practices in Charlottesville.

City officials have given the owner of the unfinished Dewberry property (a building that has been vacant on the Downtown Mall for nearly two decades) 60 days to submit a redevelopment plan.

Virginia football looks to build on its historic 2025 season as Coach Tony Elliott leads a reloaded roster into a challenging 2026 schedule featuring tough conference matchups + a family weekend showdown against Duke on Oct.

23. The Cavaliers also face West Virginia on Sept. 19 with emerging stars.