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breezejmu.org · Harrisonburg, VA

Years into its housing crisis, Harrisonburg struggles to break ground

Only 153 of 3,986 use-approved (not-by-right) homes have been completed in Harrisonburg since 2021. Hannah Kennedy | The Breeze Editor’s note: Housing statistics accurate as of October 2026, per Harrisonburg Director of Community Development Adam FletcherThe City of Harrisonburg has been facing a housing crisis for at least six years; but since then, only six of the 45 city-approved housing projects have been built.According to the city-commissioned 2021 Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study, Harrisonburg is facing shortages and economic “mismatches” for renters, homeowners and those with supportive care needs. What the housing crisis looks like in HarrisonburgThe Harrisonburg City Council discovered a growing demand for government-subsidized housing and low-cost rentals in 2020, a national trend that impacted Harrisonburg, Vice Mayor Dany Fleming said.

rheaheraldnews.com · Dayton, VA

Nearby: Dayton, VA

Howard Smith honored

Sometimes a person is not happy to be appreciated for his age; however; there are other times which make that recognition very special. This was the case on November 2 when the Dayton City Council had its regular meeting. During this time, the veterans employed by the City of Dayton were recognized, as was another veteran, Howard Smith. He was honored for being the oldest veteran in the City of Dayton. Smith is ninety-five years old at the present time, and will be ninety-six in February of 2027.Howard Franklin Smith (named for his father) is a man who knows no stranger and is a person of many abilities and talents which he exhibited during both his army and professional careers. He has always been known for being an organizer and a responsible person, whether he was in the military or running a successful business.Smith grew up in Dayton, the son of Frank and Annie Smith, who were Rhea County natives.

The News Virginian · Fishersville, VA

Nearby: Fishersville, VA

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The Cavalier Daily · Charlottesville, VA

Nearby: Charlottesville, VA

The McGuffey Art Center breathes life into Día de Muertos for Charlottesville

Life The McGuffey Art Center breathes life into Día de Muertos for Charlottesville Until Saturday, the Center is home to a vibrant holiday celebration featuring colorful ofrendas, detailed artwork and personal tributes Located off the Downtown Mall, the McGuffey Art Center has transformed its first floor galleries into an exhibition — open Nov. 6-14. — in honor of the holiday. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Editor’s note: A quote within the article was originally spoken in Spanish and was translated to English. While many in Charlottesville are packing away their Halloween decorations in preparation for the holiday season, the McGuffey Art Center’s 15th annual celebration of Día de Muertos is just beginning. Located off the Downtown Mall, the McGuffey Art Center has transformed its first-floor galleries into an exhibition open until Saturday in honor of the holiday. This traditional Mexican holiday, which translates to “Day of the Dead,” occurs Nov.

The Cavalier Daily · Charlottesville, VA

Nearby: Charlottesville, VA

U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect

News U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect The University says that it is designing the Emmet Ivy Corridor with an eye towards the future, while Charlottesville architect Madison Spencer questions the design’s University connection Construction on Ivy Road, photographed Oct. 7, 2026. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Emmet Ivy project as a whole is set to be completed by Summer 2027. The student housing development will be completed by Summer 2027, and the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship building and the Center for the Arts will still be under construction through 2029 and 2030 respectively. The article has been updated to reflect this change.

UVA Today · Pantops, VA

Nearby: Pantops, VA

UVA names renowned international design scholar to lead the School of Architecture

University News UVA names renowned international design scholar to lead the School of Architecture By Jerilyn Teahan, [email protected] November 11, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email UVA’s School of Architecture will welcome a new dean on Jan. 6. (Photo by Lathan Goumas, University Communications) Trending Discovery & Innovation Decades of work lead to a new Parkinson’s treatment University News UVA Health acquires State Farm site on Pantops Student Experience Love and basketball: A UVA romance comes full circle Amy Catania Kulper, a historian-theorist, designer, curator and academic leader who most recently led the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London, has been named the next dean of the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture, effective Jan. 6. Kulper succeeds Malo Hutson, who has served as dean and Edward E. Elson Professor of Architecture since July 2021. Hutson plans to return to the faculty.

UVA Today · Pantops, VA

Nearby: Pantops, VA

Local charity builds community with – and for – veterans

Business & Government Local charity builds community with – and for – veterans By Mike Mather, [email protected] November 10, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Veterans Collaborative, a Charlottesville-based charity founded by the wife of a soldier, matches the needs of veterans and active-duty military families to a range of local resources. The organization is participating in UVA’s “Give Where You Live” charitable campaign to support local nonprofits. (Contributed photos) Trending Discovery & Innovation Decades of work lead to a new Parkinson’s treatment University News UVA Health acquires State Farm site on Pantops Student Experience Love and basketball: A UVA romance comes full circle Following her U.S. Army husband meant Natalie Worthan moved 13 times in 22 years, including across the country and across an ocean.Each time, she would fling herself into her new community to see what it had to offer and – just as important – what she could offer the community.

UVA Today · Pantops, VA

Nearby: Pantops, VA

Forget the algorithm. Students are taking over the airwaves

Student Experience Forget the algorithm. Students are taking over the airwaves By Alice Berry, [email protected] November 2, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email (Illustration by Meredith Michael Smith, University Communications) Trending Discovery & Innovation Decades of work lead to a new Parkinson’s treatment University News UVA Health acquires State Farm site on Pantops Student Experience Love and basketball: A UVA romance comes full circle Neither video, nor streaming, nor AI has killed the radio star, according to University of Virginia student DJs at WXTJ.In fact, WXTJ’s station director, Salma Mamane, said the ubiquity of frictionless technology – like how your music streaming service automatically plays similar music to the track you just listened to, as determined by an algorithm – has only increased people’s appetite for older ways of listening to music.“We’re remembering how cool it is,” said Mamane, a fourth-year student studying cognitive science.

UVA Today · Pantops, VA

Nearby: Pantops, VA

Discovery and Innovation: AI talks weather. But is it accurate?

Discovery & Innovation Discovery and Innovation: AI talks weather. But is it accurate? By Traci Hale, [email protected] November 2, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email UVA researchers say AI can produce convincing weather forecasts but often struggles with accuracy, underscoring the importance of human meteorologists. Trending Discovery & Innovation Decades of work lead to a new Parkinson’s treatment University News UVA Health acquires State Farm site on Pantops Student Experience Love and basketball: A UVA romance comes full circle Think AI can predict the weather as well as your favorite meteorologist? Not so fast.

The Suffolk Journal · Boston, VA

Nearby: Boston, VA

Fleurs De Villes takes over Prudential Center with floral displays

The Prudential Center hosted Fleurs De Villes from Nov. 4-8, as it returned to Boston to share a fresh floral celebration of the natural wonders of the world. The showcase presented a collection of 16 fresh flower couture mannequins designed by Boston’s local floral artists. Fleurs De Villes is a Vancouver-based company that travels the world showcasing floral storytelling. The company has produced more than 170 fresh floral events in 34 cities across five countries. In each city they connect with local artists to bring together the live shows. On a Friday evening, families, friends and tourists rolling in with suitcases, viewed the fresh blooms on display which the Prudential sprouted only a couple days earlier. Passersby took photos of and with the botanical creations or stopped to take a look after shopping at a nearby store. Others who visited the Prudential solely for the display started in numerical order, at the entrance of the Prudential from Boylston Street.