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How Your Holiday Donations Can Make a Real Difference in Your Neighborhood

December 6, 2025

People often focus on big national issues, but real change starts at home. It's easy to get caught up in national politics, but true civic engagement happens in local communities. Instead of just watching the news, people should get involved where they live. This holiday season, consider supporting

health

Helping Hands: How UVA Health Spreads Holiday Cheer

December 3, 2025

UVA Health is giving back to the community this holiday season. They are donating $37, 500 to four nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. This is to honor their over 18, 000 employees. The money will go to All Blessings Flow, the Culpeper Food Closet, Fauquier FISH, and Act

education

Virginia's Big Bet on Pharma Education

November 3, 2025

Virginia is making a bold move to become a top player in the pharmaceutical world. A new center is being built to train thousands of people every year for jobs in this growing industry. This isn't just any training center. It's a big deal because it brings together community colleges and universitie

politics

Laughing at Hate: How Jokes Hide Real Intentions

October 22, 2025

Hateful words often hide behind jokes. This was clear in two different groups: the New York State Young Republicans and white nationalists planning violence in Charlottesville. Both groups used jokes to mask their true feelings. When these messages leaked, people were shocked. But the problem goes d

politics

A Military Family's Unexpected Financial Burden

June 14, 2025

Charles Levine, a dedicated soldier, faced a harsh reality upon retirement. He had served for 30 years, including five deployments and leading troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, a decision to extend his service led to an unexpected financial hit. The Army would not cover over $40, 000 in final

politics

Trump Takes the Helm: Kennedy Center's Big Shake-Up

February 13, 2025

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is in for a major change. The new board, filled with allies of President Trump, has appointed him as the chairman. This move came as a surprise to many, especially since it happened so quickly. Trump shared his excitement on Truth Social, saying he plans to

crime

Vehicles Used as Weapons: A Global Crisis

December 21, 2024

Over the past decade, vehicles have become deadly weapons in various attacks around the world. These incidents have had different motives and perpetrators, including Islamic extremists, far-right groups, and individuals with personal grudges or mental health issues. The Magdeburg Christmas market at

sports

Alexis Ohanian’s Big Bet on UVA Women’s Basketball

December 14, 2024

You might know Alexis Ohanian as the co-founder of Reddit or the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. But did you know he’s a big fan of women’s sports? So much so that he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Ohanian just donated a whopping $3. 1 million to the University of Virginia (UVA

politics

The Power of Unity: A Look at Trump's Past

October 11, 2024

Democracy thrives best when we focus on our similarities and respect our differences. But former President Donald Trump has often missed the mark. He tends to highlight our divisions instead of our shared interests. For example, he threatened to deport Muslims and immigrants, and suggested that Jews

politics

Jamie Dimon’s Stance: No Trump Endorsement, Despite Rumors

October 7, 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently shared a screenshot on his Truth Social platform, claiming that Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, had endorsed him for the upcoming presidential election. However, this announcement turned out to be false. Dimon’s spokesperson, Joe Evangelisti, clari