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Charlottesville, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What new protections will Albemarle schools use for one-on-one meetings?
  • What local lawmakers want investigated in Albemarle County schools now.
  • Which national park is just 42 miles from Charlottesville?

Today's riddle: What music do rabbits like to dance to? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Albemarle School Board sets guidelines for one-on-one meetings (cvillerightnow.com) — Albemarle County’s School Board has unanimously adopted a new “Professional Boundaries and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse” policy following concerns raised in the wake of a staff arrest. The rules tighten one-on-one student meetings, require parent notification, and aim to improve communication when employees are placed on leave, with board members stressing the policy will continue to evolve.
   

2. Local GA delegation adds voice to call for ACPS investigation (cvillerightnow.com) — Charlottesville-area lawmakers Creigh Deeds, Katrina Callsen, and Amy Laufer are urging an independent investigation into Albemarle County Public Schools after two staffers were arrested on child sex and pornography charges. Their letter cites delayed parental notification and possible ignored warnings, following new ACPS professional-boundaries policies and the resignations of Superintendent Matthew Haas and Hollymead Principal Joe McCauley.
   

3. Closest national parks to Charlottesville (insidenova.com) — Planning a getaway from Charlottesville? This rundown ranks national parks by straight-line distance and estimated drive time from the Charlottesville metro area, starting with a park just 42 miles away. It also highlights each park’s founding date, 2025 visitation, and size so you can compare options for your next road trip.
   

4. McGuire introduces bill to implement addiction treatment for incarcerated pregnant women (29news.com) — Reported from Charlottesville, Rep. John McGuire has introduced a federal bill requiring prisons to offer medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated pregnant women with opioid addiction. The Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026 aims to improve outcomes for mothers and babies, and local readers can review the full proposal and his statement online.
   

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    Monday July 20
  • Nestlings: Toddler Storytime
    Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    10:00 am
  • Stay & Play
    Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    10:30 am
  • Wiggles & Giggles
    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    10:30 am
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    Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    3:30 pm
  • Cretaceous Craft Crew
    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    4:00 pm
  • Teen Dungeons & Dragon: Special Edition, with Guest DM Ted
    Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday July 21
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    Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce 209 5th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    8:00 am
  • AI for HR Workshop: Practical Tools for Small Business Success →
    Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce City Space 100 5th Street NE Charlottesville, VA 22902
    9:00 am

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  • Our dog Arlo went missing last night.
    If you could keep an eye out for this big guy we’d be so appreciative! We are worried sick. Last seen where we live on Browns Gap near the reservoir… (Nextdoor Waverly)
  • Just curious, has anyone seen bats in their area this year.
    I live near the Rivanna just off of Reas Ford Road and I have not seen 1 this year. I miss seeing them flying around my yard and occassionally… (Nextdoor Woodlands)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hip Hop (Thank you Michele B. for sending it in!)
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