Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Releaf Green Team went door to door Sunday afternoon to give free trees to residents in Belmont-Carlton, an area with fewer trees than other neighborhoods.

The team planted over 500 trees and will plant another 200 this fall — a boost for local green spaces.

Charlottesville City Schools expanded its Seal of Biliteracy program to include testing in Dari, Pashto, Arabic, and Swahili, which allowed 56 CHS graduates to earn the seal this past year (broadening options for students with diverse language skills).

The city of Charlottesville is opening its low-barrier emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr today (120 beds) and will begin clearing the Free Bridge encampments to encourage move-ins and provide vital services.

UVA Health Children’s in Charlottesville became Virginia’s first hospital to use the Impella, a temporary heart pump that helps young patients stay mobile while awaiting a heart transplant.

The device supports children with weak hearts without requiring open-chest surgery & extra lung support.

Heart 2 Heart Wellness held its first annual festival at Rockfish Valley Community Center on Aug.

29 to raise funds for a wellness home scheduled to open in December, which will offer mental health services and community support.

Virginia hospitals face an estimated $35 billion loss in funding over the next decade as HR 1 cuts Medicaid and Medicare benefits.

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association warns that federal relief may not fully offset the cuts, especially for rural hospitals.

A new rent report showed that rents declined by 0.4% in August compared to a nationwide rise, and the year-over-year rate dropped to -5.3% from 2.2% last year—median rents are $1,238 for one-bedroom and $1,575 for two-bedroom apartments.

Virginia athletics gear up for the 2026-27 season as top swimmers, volleyball players, and rising football talents prepare to set new records (local experts note renewed vigor and strong coaching support on campus).

Cal Tri held its triathlon at Fry Springs Beach Club on Sunday, where 200 athletes aged 8 to 78 from 20 states competed in accessible race formats.

The nonprofit offered alternative events for those without standard equipment.

Virginia volleyball lost to American in four sets at John Paul Jones Arena + will face Liberty today at 6 p.m. on the ACC Network.

On Sunday, 200 athletes from 20 states competed at Fry Springs Beach Club as Cal Tri promoted affordable triathlon options, with the event featuring a unique swim-run race where 11-year-old Grady Santiuste finished first.

Virginia’s Cavaliers won 34-8 Saturday against NC State by running the ball effectively—rushing for 258 yards and spreading carries among five backs—while coach Tony Elliott said the team must stay consistent and protect quarterback Beau Pribula for future games.