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7 hours ago in National, Trending
The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
Local News from Cville Right Now
1 hour ago in Charlottesville City, Local
New wildflower meadow to be added at McIntire Park
The project, located on over an acre of the former McIntire golf course, aims to increase biodiversity and provide a habitat for pollinators, birds, and other small animals.
4 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local
City Manager building homeless services team within Dept. of Human Services
The City of Charlottesville is working toward using Holiday Drive first as a short-term temporary shelter, and later a wrap-around full services facility to help unhoused.
9 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education, Local
Families draft petition to ACPS following Hollymead staffer’s arrest
The petition demands accountability and transparency from ACPS following Michael Swiney's arrest on Thursday.
9 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority starts lithium battery disposal site at Ivy
The new site allows for consumers get rid of lithium batteries which could be a potential fire hazard.
1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local
Courtney Kraus Saunders promoted to Tall Oaks Elementary Principal
Saunders joined Charlottesville City Schools in 2021 and has been an Assistant Principal at Tall Oaks Elementary for a year-and-a-half.
News
6 hours ago in Entertainment
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
6 hours ago in National
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings
The findings of the study, in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, were in line with years of research, saying that health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.
7 hours ago in National, Trending
The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
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The Workforce Rockblock
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