Weather
VDOT Shifts Focus to Repairs After Snow and Ice Cleanup
Crews now assessing damage and addressing impacts from recent winter storm
Charlottesville Food Pantries Reopen After Snow Storm Closures
Loaves and Fishes Pantry and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank work to restock and resume services following record-breaking distribution ahead of winter weather.
VDOT Crews Continue Efforts to Clear Roads Amid Persistent Freezing Temperatures
Crews focus on secondary roads and neighborhoods, but warn of icy conditions persisting on many routes
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Crime
UVA Football Player Arrested on Rape, Abduction Charges
22-year-old Jahmal Edrine charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction
Crozet Babysitter Faces Child Pornography Charges
Maxwell Mendell was previously arrested for sexual assault, now faces 46 new indictments
Theft of John Deere Skid Steer Reported in Charlottesville
Police investigating disappearance of $20,000-$60,000 construction equipment from mall area
Lifestyle
Albemarle Supervisors Consider Rezoning for Habitat Duplex
Habitat for Humanity seeks to build affordable housing units just outside Crozet
Woman, 48, Opens Up About Her Facelift Journey
Embracing a surgical refresh to restore self-confidence
Charlottesville Considers Honorary Street Name for Late Mel's Cafe Owner
City Council to discuss honoring Mel Walker, whose impact extended beyond his cafe.
Entertainment
Green Day's Anti-Trump Protests Through the Years
The band has a long history of criticizing the former U.S. president through lyrics, interviews, and live performances.
Indie Short Film Festival returns to Charlottesville in March
The annual event features 115 films, screenwriting competitions, panels, and more over a three-day weekend.
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Feb 2–8, 2026
From cinematic short films to indie-folk brilliance, there's plenty to explore in Charlottesville this week.
Politics
Charlottesville Allocates $469,000 to Homeless Services
City Council unanimously approves funding to address gaps in local homeless programs.
Charlottesville City Council Considers ICE Resolution and Other Agenda Items
Council to discuss solar power options, Kindlewood project costs, and honorary street designation.
Black History Centennial Marks Angst Over Anti-DEI Climate
Activists, academics, and organizations work to expand access to Black history education amid political backlash.
