Charlottesville news
Charlottesville is a city located in the state of Virginia, USA. Here are some recent news articles and updates from Charlottesville:
Local News
- City Council Approves Budget: The Charlottesville City Council has approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a 2.5% increase in the city's real estate tax rate. (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress)
- New Development Proposed: A new mixed-use development project has been proposed for the downtown area, which would include apartments, retail space, and a parking garage. (Source: Charlottesville Tomorrow)
- Police Department Receives Grant: The Charlottesville Police Department has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to improve its response to mental health emergencies. (Source: NBC29)
National News
- Charlottesville Remembers 2017 Unite the Right Rally: The city is marking the anniversary of the 2017 Unite the Right rally, which was a white nationalist rally that turned violent and resulted in the death of one person. (Source: NPR)
- Federal Lawsuit Filed Against City: A federal lawsuit has been filed against the city of Charlottesville, alleging that the city's handling of the 2017 rally was unconstitutional. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Charlottesville Named One of the Best Places to Live: Charlottesville has been named one of the best places to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. (Source: U.S. News & World Report)
Education
- UVa Receives Grant for Diversity and Inclusion: The University of Virginia has received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus. (Source: University of Virginia News)
- Charlottesville Public Schools Receive Grant: The Charlottesville City Schools have received a grant from the Virginia Department of Education to support literacy programs in local schools. (Source: Charlottesville Tomorrow)
Sports
- UVa Football Team Wins ACC Championship: The University of Virginia football team has won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship, defeating Clemson 28-21 in the title game. (Source: ESPN)
- Charlottesville Rugby Team Wins National Championship: The Charlottesville Rugby Football Club has won the USA Rugby Club National Championship, defeating the San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club 24-17 in the title game. (Source: USA Rugby)