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21 hours ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
Lifestyle
20 hours ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
Local News from Cville Right Now
15 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local
Developer Woodard Properties disagrees with 501 Cherry Avenue grocery store assessment
Contends consultant used incorrect tractor-trailer assumption, which was cleared up in a meeting on Monday.
17 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
Home sales differ across CAAR region in a normalizing market
Winter weather and interest rates were two factors that affected home-buying activity in Q1, CAAR President Amanda Spigone said.
20 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, UVA
City Council reverses BAR decision, greenlights The Mark project
The developer agreed to set the proposed building back from the protected properties and undertake restoring those locations.
20 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local Nonprofits
ACPS Teacher Appreciation Week gets a boost from DonorsChoose, Loft
ACPS's Family Council launched an official partnership in 2023, though teachers used the platform before that. In all, DonorsChoose has helped raise over $500,000 for county schools.
23 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, Politics
Low Barrier Shelter Workgroup: ‘Ball is in the city’s court’
Following the annual State of Homelessness report to Charlottesville City Council, the Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless's Director called work on the project 'completely stagnant.'
News
21 hours ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.
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3WV Cares for Kids Radiothon
At UVA Children’s Hospital healthy, happy kids is an outcome they work to achieve every day—and our stations are behind them 100%.
The Workforce Rockblock
We’re turning up the volume on your workday—and you get to pick the soundtrack!!
That’s What She Said
97.5 3WV is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Journey at JPJ May 28th, by playing “That’s What She Said”!
“Wash Wednesday” with Tiger Wash
Become a Freeloader and get free stuff! Plus, congratulations to our Wash Wednesday winner for March, Rob Dixon from Palmyra!