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🌱 Tired of Route 29 gridlock? Here’s how Charlottesville can push for change

Charlottesville, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Charlottesville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tired of Route 29 gridlock? Here’s how Charlottesville can push for change
  • When can you actually catch Charlottesville’s Route 7 every 15 minutes?
  • Charlottesville police explain why Taco Bell shooting appears self-defense

Also on today's calendar: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Virginia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why is Charlottesville Traffic so Terrible? (jeffersonindependent.com) — If you’re frustrated with Charlottesville’s clogged roads, this piece explains how decades of debate over the Western Bypass and Route 29 expansion led to today’s traffic headaches. It also points you to VDOT’s current Route 29 STARS surveys, where Charlottesville and Albemarle residents can share feedback that may shape future fixes.
   

2. When Does Charlottesville's Free Route 7 Run Every 15 Minutes? (deeparrival.com) — Charlottesville’s free Route 7 bus now comes every 15 minutes on weekdays from 6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m., improving trips between downtown, UVA Hospital, and key shopping areas. Service remains every 30 minutes at other weekday times and all day Saturday, so riders still need to check the map and timetable to match their stops and appointments to the new peak windows.
   

3. CPD believes Taco Bell shooting was a case of self defense (cvillerightnow.com) — Charlottesville police say Sunday’s shooting at the 5th Street Taco Bell is being investigated as a likely self-defense case, with the shooter staying on scene and cooperating and the victim treated for non-life-threatening injuries at UVA Health. Chief Michael Kochis also confirmed a recent 3A Task Force raid on Madison Avenue is tied to a broader gang and drug investigation, though details remain limited.
   

4. Blast off! From the classroom to the launch pad, Charlottesville eighth graders put science to the test (29news.com) — Charlottesville eighth graders took their science lessons to the Charlottesville High School baseball field, launching model rockets they designed and built themselves. The project links Charlottesville Middle School, UVA’s Innovation Hub, and Charlottesville High School clubs, giving students hands-on STEM experience plus a preview of high school programs, urban farming, and a related English assignment tied to space exploration.
   

5. ‘I Play Rocky' wins audience award as Virginia Film Festival sets attendance records (cvillerightnow.com) — Charlottesville just wrapped a record-breaking Virginia Film Festival, with more than 26,000 moviegoers packing local theaters and dozens of events selling out. Festivalgoers voted “I Play Rocky” their favorite narrative feature, while a documentary about Charlottesville native Sarah Kelley earned top honors. Big-name guests like Nathan Lane and Jessica Lange also came to town to celebrate film with local audiences.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cville Litter Pickers is working the nature trail behind Albemarle Square, which has litter along its entire length.
    Meeting spot: Aldi side lot, 100 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Look for the Cville Litter Pickers sign. There are two work areas on… (Nextdoor Townwood)
  • Does anyone have any experience with cellular phone carriers besides Verizon.
    I have Verizon and they are too expensive. I would like to get rid of them, but I don’t know anything about the other carriers and have not done my… (Nextdoor Ivy)
  • Trump Winery posted a job opening for Overnight Housekeeping and Guest Services Specialist in Charlottesville. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Charlottesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlottesville here.

Ok Charlottesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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