Good morning, Charlottesville.

A Charlottesville program will help residents upgrade insulation in homes built before state standards (affecting thousands of properties) to reduce heat loss and lower energy bills before winter arrives.

ReadyKids and the city celebrated the opening of a new accessible playground on East High Street on Friday, Sept.

25. The space features accessible paths, a chalk wall, and native, drought-resistant plants, giving children of all abilities a safe place to play and explore outdoors.

County officials plan to extend Old Mills Trail from Pantops Mountain along the Rivanna River to Lego Farm using a $210K grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

An info session is set for Sept. 30 (4 p.m. at Altoview Apartments clubhouse) for locals to view the expansion site.

Valley Road Vineyard celebrates its 10-year anniversary and record-breaking win for its award-winning Cabernet Franc during Wine Weekend in Monticello AVA; the event held this weekend offers wine tastings, live music, and an anniversary dinner featuring an array of Cabernet Francs.

David Storm has been named by the Albemarle County School Board to fill the (at-large) vacancy following Allison Spillman's resignation and will be sworn in at 6 p.m. on Oct.

8 at the county office building, serving until December 2027.

The city now offers a free self-assessment tool for residents to check attic insulation and lower heating bills.

Homeowners and renters using natural gas can receive rebates and free upgrades through the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP).

A meeting on Dairy Central's planned expansion turned into a rally for updating the city's zoning code as residents urged local officials for change in Charlottesville.

Officials will review the feedback to decide how adjustments might affect future development.

Charlottesville breast cancer survivor Shaniece Bradford, now 33, will speak at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital breast cancer panel at 5-6 p.m. on Oct.

6 (virtually) and is leading local events that encourage screening and prevention, drawing on her year-long journey of recovery.

Starting next week, Icarus Medical will enroll at least 80 adults with chronic knee pain for a study on its Ascender knee brace at its Charlottesville office.

Participants will complete tests during a single visit (45 to 60 minutes) and receive a $50 gift card.

City officials confirmed that the Dewberry hotel at 201 E.

Water St. went under contract yesterday. The city had sent a reminder letter to owner John Dewberry asking if he will finish building, sell the property, or tear it down.

Virginia hosts Delaware today at 6 p.m. at Scott Stadium — its final non-conference game.

The Cavaliers look to rebound after a loss to West Virginia while Coach Tony Elliott seeks better efficiency from quarterback Beau Pribula before a road trip to Florida State.