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  • How dangerous is Charlottesville’s winter ice melt for your pets?
  • How a new co-op grocery could transform Fifeville’s daily life
  • Why UVA professors are rallying against their own Board in Charlottesville

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 34.
  • Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ice melt on sidewalks can be harmful to pets, SPCA warns (29news.com) — Charlottesville pet owners are being urged to protect their animals from the chemicals in ice-melt products used on local roads and sidewalks this winter. The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA recommends rinsing dogs’ paws after walks, shortening outings during icy weather, and choosing pet-safe ice melt for home use to reduce irritation and potential harm.
   

2. Fifeville neighborhood to get grocery store co-op after 20-year wait (29news.com) — Fifeville residents are finally getting a neighborhood grocery store, with the Charlottesville Food Co-op chosen to open a community-owned market at 501 Cherry Avenue after two decades without one. The co-op aims to create local jobs, keep dollars in Charlottesville, and support area farmers, but organizers must first raise about $4 million before a planned fall 2027 opening.
   

3. Amid federal investigations, George Mason leaders say negotiations continue with Justice Department (fauquiernow.com) — Professors and staff at UVA are planning a rally in Charlottesville to protest the university’s Board of Visitors and its handling of governance and presidential hiring. Their action comes as UVA and George Mason University navigate federal civil-rights investigations and political fights over academic freedom, diversity policies, and who should control Virginia’s public universities.
   

4. Even More Times Accused Killers, Racists Launched Controversial Fundraising Campaigns (theroot.com) — Charlottesville appears here in a look back at the 2017 counterprotest where a driver killed Heather Heyer and injured dozens, one of several cases tied to controversial crowdfunding. The story surveys how GoFundMe and GiveSendGo have hosted, and sometimes removed, campaigns supporting accused killers and people involved in racially charged incidents. It also highlights the platforms’ evolving rules on fundraising for violent crime defenses.
   

5. Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes admits 'at least 6 million' Jews were killed in Nazi Germany (forward.com) — Charlottesville is mentioned as the site of the 2017 Unite the Right rally that helped elevate extremist commentator Nick Fuentes, who’s now back in the spotlight after a combative interview about the Holocaust. The piece focuses on his recent remarks, ongoing antisemitic rhetoric, and growing political backlash, including a U.S. Senate resolution condemning his views and their amplification.
   

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  • Ilia Malinin- a Virginia boy made history in skating with 7 quads in one free skate performance..
    What is incredible about him is not just the jumps but his artistry, fluidity, grace, and how he puts it all together with his music: Not sure why… (Nextdoor Belmont-Carlton NBHD)
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    Experience with city regs. for mother-in-law. Thank you! (Nextdoor NDRA)
  • News Release: Officers Respond to Shots Fired Call Near Willow Dr. and Grace St.; Two Suspects Arrested... (X: cvillepolice)
  • Well, hello winter! Operations are modified so check our web site and the UVA Rec app for updates and details. SRC & Business Services & outdoor... (X: UVA_Recreation)
  • Sunrise Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Charlottesville. Apply here.
  • World Market posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Charlottesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlottesville here.

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