Charlottesville offers in-person early voting June 18–Aug. 1, mail ballot requests through July 24, and full polling hours for the Aug. 4 dual party primary.
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Charlottesville will host a July 2 ceremony at McGuffey Art Center celebrating its new sister city partnership with Huehuetenango, featuring multicultural performances.
- City of Charlottesville
RideShare’s third Bike Month Business Challenge logged 4,702 miles, 1,355 trips and cut 1.82 tons of emissions, with Charlottesville leading local and state contests.
- City of Charlottesville
Charlottesville’s YOGO ("Let It Go") initiative holds its annual June 25, 2026 kickoff, sharing anti-violence resources and community outreach tools citywide.
- City of Charlottesville
Charlottesville Area Transit will host a Catch a Career hiring open house July 11, 2026, offering tours, job information, on-site applications, and refreshments.
- Charlottesville City School
Charlottesville City Schools shares 2026-27 supplies lists and offers free backpacks and supplies for students in need via school-specific request forms.
- United Way Charlottesville
Envision Radio hosts Markiana and Price speak with writer Cassidy Dyce about community, Black life, and her work on The Brainstormerz: Money Talks.
Charlottesville offers in-person early voting June 18–Aug. 1, mail ballot requests through July 24, and full polling hours for the Aug. 4 dual party primary.
Charlottesville will host a July 2 ceremony at McGuffey Art Center celebrating its new sister city partnership with Huehuetenango, featuring multicultural performances.
RideShare’s third Bike Month Business Challenge logged 4,702 miles, 1,355 trips and cut 1.82 tons of emissions, with Charlottesville leading local and state contests.
Charlottesville’s YOGO ("Let It Go") initiative holds its annual June 25, 2026 kickoff, sharing anti-violence resources and community outreach tools citywide.
Charlottesville Area Transit will host a Catch a Career hiring open house July 11, 2026, offering tours, job information, on-site applications, and refreshments.
Charlottesville City Schools shares 2026-27 supplies lists and offers free backpacks and supplies for students in need via school-specific request forms.
Charlottesville Police, the Tonsler League, and DJ Runway host a free Fourth of July celebration at Tonsler Park with basketball, music, food and fireworks.
Washington Park Pool in Charlottesville will close at 3:45 p.m. on June 17, June 24, and July 1 for City Swordfish home swim meets, reopening Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Longtime UVA polo coach Lou Lopez reflects on his player-centered coaching style, community support for the club and his plans to keep helping after retirement.
Virginia teams in track and field, golf and rowing continue postseason runs as UVA Athletics pursues at least three NCAA titles and climbs the Directors’ Cup standings.
UVA men’s golf, ranked No. 2 nationally, defeats Stanford to secure a second straight ACC Tournament title after a semifinal win over North Carolina.
New UVA women’s basketball coach Aaron Roussell is known for strong work-life balance, coaching success at multiple schools and close involvement with his children.
Aaron Roussell, a two-time A-10 and Patriot League coach of the year, leaves Richmond for Virginia after leading the Spiders to three straight NCAA tournaments.
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is now registering adults 18+ for spring volleyball and softball leagues starting April 20, 2026, with playoffs and limited spots.
Tenth-seeded Virginia rallied past second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime in Iowa City, advancing from the First Four to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
UVA men’s basketball celebrates each win with a symbolic sabre, awarded by coach Ryan Odom to the Cavalier who best embodies the team’s values that game.
Envision Radio hosts Markiana and Price speak with writer Cassidy Dyce about community, Black life, and her work on The Brainstormerz: Money Talks.
Splash Sundays returns June 7 from 5–7 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Park Pool in Charlottesville with free all-day swim, music, food, inflatables and games.
Memorial Day kicks off road trip season, and UVA Library staff share memoirs and nonfiction recommendations ideal for summer drives and long-distance travel.
Producer Em Newman reflects on her path from UVA student to key behind-the-scenes role on “The Late Show,” as the long-running late-night program signs off.
Episode 212 of Envision Radio features educator and author Leontyne Peck discussing her books, Black ancestry and genealogy, and community history work.
Envision Radio hosts Markiana Smith and Price Thomas talk with HR leader Carla Hallman of Farmington Country Club about culture, talent and community impact.
Envision Radio hosts Markiana Smith and Price Thomas interview Charlottesville Social Services director Leon Henry about child welfare, advocacy and leadership.
Architecture student and gymnast Rena Maier balances studio work, club sports, coaching and volunteer service at UVA while exploring future paths in design.