Good morning, Charlottesville.

More than 500 community members climbed 2,200 steps at Scott Stadium Friday morning to honor the 343 New York firefighters who died on 9/11 25 years ago.

UVA’s Army, Air Force and Naval ROTC (including members of the rowing team and President Beardsley) led the fourth annual climb.

Police officers, firefighters and community members gathered last Friday at Mission BBQ to honor the 9/11 first responders and their sacrifices.

The ceremony featured a moment of silence and the national anthem as emergency vehicles lined the parking lot in tribute.

Charlottesville Veg Fest returns as a free community event on Sunday, Sept.

13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park where local vendors offer plant-based foods, live music, children’s activities and yoga sessions (about 2,000 to 3,000 people are expected).

Over 500 community members climbed 2,200 steps at Scott Stadium — honoring fallen 9/11 firefighters in a 25-year remembrance — on Friday, Sep.

11.

Police, firefighters, and community members gathered at Mission BBQ Friday to honor 9/11 victims and first responders.

The event featured a moment of silence (linking personal memories to the historic sacrifices) that celebrated the unity of emergency services.

A Charlottesville fire station on Fontaine Avenue is displaying preserved 9/11 artifacts (including a steel beam from the North Tower and stones from the Pentagon and Shanksville).

Visitors can view the exhibit when the station is open.

According to last August's Virginia Department of Education report, Charlottesville City Schools improved in history, math and science while Albemarle County Public Schools boosted pass rates in all subjects.

Education officials said efforts to strengthen curriculum and teacher collaboration will further close achievement gaps + enhance learning.

The Piedmont Environmental Council is urging Virginia leaders to pause data center projects until better safeguards for water, air, and energy are in place— they plan to march in Richmond on Oct.

24 to demand action.

At Scott Stadium on Friday night, UVA quarterback Beau Pribula threw three first-quarter touchdown passes to lead the Cavaliers to a 59-3 win over Norfolk State (FCS), setting a strong tone for the season.

Fluvanna football extended its unbeaten streak (3–0) after defeating the Chancellor Chargers under Thursday night lights on its home field.

This dominant week three win highlights the team's strong start to the high school season.