
Jason Kessler withdraws request for Aug. 11-12 rally permit
White-rights honcho Jason Kessler withdrew his request for a court-ordered issuance of an event permit for Aug. 11-12 in the Charlottesville Market Street Park.

White-rights honcho Jason Kessler withdrew his request for a court-ordered issuance of an event permit for Aug. 11-12 in the Charlottesville Market Street Park.

The leaders of 17 non-profit community radio stations converged on Charlottesville July 20-21 to brainstorm how they might survive, thrive and do even better at strengthening the communities they serve.

With close to 200 registered and more signing up each day, The C’ville Sing Out! on Sunday, August 12, is building strong momentum, media coverage and national response.

New Dominion Bookshop (404 E Main St., Charlottesville) will host a brown-bag lunch talk with brand strategist and professional copywriter Elizabeth Hope Derby on Thursday, September 6, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Highway work in the Lynchburg District requiring road/lane/structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting.

New Dominion Bookshop (404 E Main St.) will host a book reading and signing with UVA professor Lisa Russ Spaar and UVA alum George David Clark on Friday, August 17, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

On Aug. 11, one year after national white supremacist groups staged violent demonstrations on the Lawn and in downtown Charlottesville, UVA will host “The Hope that Summons Us: A Morning of Reflection and Renewal,” bringing together members of the UVA and Charlottesville communities.

As part of its July meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation hosted the new SmarterRoads Hackathon series to highlight innovation in transportation.

Jason Dunn was named the UVA men’s head cross country and assistant track and field coach by director of track and field Bryan Fetzer on Thursday (July 19).

Governor Ralph Northam announced Thursday the formation of the Work Group on Student Safety. The work group will be co-chaired by Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran and Secretary of Education Atif Qarni.
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