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Charlottesville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Charlottesville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s really driving Charlottesville’s drop in violent crime?
  • What Charlottesville can expect from its new assistant city manager
  • Charlottesville REALTORS® earn top statewide honors for 2026

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gun violence is down in Charlottesville, but the problem persists (wvtf.org) — Gun-related crime in Charlottesville has fallen, with violent crime arrests dropping from 163 in 2024 to 123 in 2025, but police and community leaders say gun violence remains a serious concern. Local groups and UVA Health are expanding prevention and intervention efforts, including a hospital-based program and new outreach by Voices of Black Mothers United to support families and reduce retaliation.
   

• Bowling Green Town Manager Adams-Jacobs departing for Charlottesville (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Charlottesville is gaining a new assistant city manager as Bowling Green Town Manager India Adams-Jacobs prepares to step into the role after leading major financial, infrastructure, and development improvements in her hometown. Her track record includes securing millions in grants, improving audits, and spearheading economic development, experience she’ll now bring to Charlottesville’s local government.
   

• Announcing the Virginia REALTORS® 2026 Honorees (virginiarealtors.org) — Charlottesville’s real estate community is well represented in the 2026 Virginia REALTORS® honors, with Arleen Yobs and Anne Burroughs both recognized for their professional excellence and service. The statewide ceremony in Williamsburg celebrated leaders from across Virginia, but local agents can take special pride in seeing Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® members among this year’s standout honorees.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Went in to CASPCA today.
    I wasn’t sure who I’d take out for som fun. Well, I walked past Ariel’s kennel and I couldn’t resist that bouncy little beagle. She is so a beagle!… (Nextdoor Owensville)
  • Meet “Itsy” another sweet little bundle of a Beagle.
    Itsy is 5 years old and a super sweet. little guy. Itsy is available to fill your heart and home at CASPCA. https://new-s3.shelterluv.com/profile… (Nextdoor Owensville)
  • Trump Winery posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Charlottesville. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member 39435 in Charlottesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlottesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

University of Virginia

  • Drug Improves Sexual Function for Patients with Depression, Study Finds (uvahealth.com)
  • Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research (uvahealth.com)
  • New Sepsis Guidelines Seek to Reduce Infection's Deadly Toll (uvahealth.com)

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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