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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville residents see homelessness on the Downtown Mall with people sleeping in tents and parks—local leader Dave Norris insists that stable, affordable housing is essential to end the problem. SupportWorks Housing broke ground on Vista 29 on Premier Circle in Albemarle County, and the building will open in 2026 to help reduce homelessness. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Giles Morris, the former executive director of Charlottesville Tomorrow, said he will work to build a local news organization based on shared truth and community trust over the next 20 years—he added that this plan will help guide local news in a rapidly changing media world. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Charlottesville Tomorrow is marking its 20th anniversary by inviting central Virginians to share ideas for the future of local communities through the Next 20 series — contributors can submit text or video visions that will be reviewed. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Peter Thompson, former executive director of The Center at Belvedere, shared his 20-year plan to build a more accessible community in Charlottesville that will improve public transit and safe walking routes. He said local leaders have already made key changes like a redesigned intersection and capital investments for age-friendly projects—steps that will grow if further community support is given—showing his strong commitment to a better future. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Broadband scholar Christopher Ali said that ending digital inequality in Charlottesville will depend on making high-speed internet affordable and available for all—local programs like Albemarle County's ACP Bridge program support these goals. He stressed that combining connectivity with education and device access will help our community overcome the digital divide. Charlottesville Tomorrow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County expanded its school resource officer program so each of its three high schools now has an officer assigned—Chaka Joiner at Monticello, Ray Lilly at Western Albemarle, and Jamie Kwiecinski at Albemarle High—with officer Laura Proffitt serving as a floating resource for middle schools; the officers say they aim to build trust with students and ensure faster response if problems arise. Cville Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Sept. 2 City Council meeting in a packed room, Charlottesville residents strongly objected to a proposed ordinance that would ban camping, sleeping and storing belongings in public areas—saying it unfairly targets unhoused people and was made without community input. City officials tabled the ordinance indefinitely, though residents warned it may come back. Charlottesville Tomorrow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health has named an interim CEO—its search for a permanent leader continues as the system maintains its focus on safety and quality after the previous CEO stepped down in July. 29 News
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Hash Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with The Barons and HASH the Band featuring Chloë Ester.
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Cville Veg Fest
11 AM – 4 PM — IX Art Park — Free entry — Enjoy vegan food, speakers, live entertainment, and activities for all ages at this community celebration.
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