Podcast for October 18, 2025: Stories on high-tech jobs, UVA declining the Compact, Greene County bond ratings, and Charlottesville looks to settle the zoning lawsuit

Here’s what is in this edition:
  • Interim UVA President Mahoney declines to sign White House “Compact for Academic Excellence” (read the story)

  • Charlottesville seeks settlement lawsuit against city’s zoning code (read the story)

  • Albemarle and Charlottesville economic development groups briefed on Innovation Corridor Roadmap (read the story)

  • Albemarle Executive Richardson sheds more details on AstraZeneca (learn more)

  • An update on transportation projects in Albemarle County including a ribbon-cutting for U.S. 29 pedestrian bridge set for November 13 (read the story)

  • Greene County awarded AA and Aa2 bond-ratings (read the story)

  • A very rudimentary look at next week’s meetings

First shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners

Do you enjoy sharing your passion for gardening with others?

The Piedmont Master Gardeners are now accepting applications for the 2026 training class for Master Gardeners serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Applications are due by December 1, 2025.

The in-person class will meet weekly from February through April. Learn more and find the application at the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ website…

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