Isabel Cleary
Multimedia Journalist
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Isabel Cleary is a graduate of the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism. She graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism and international relations. She joined the NBC29 team as a multimedia journalist in June 2021.
At UMD, Isabel anchored and reported for Capital News Service, and covered the 2020 Presidential Election.
During her college career she interned with NewTV, Montgomery Community Media, The Situation Room, CNN and Broadcaster in Barcelona, Spain.
When Isabel is not out reporting, she enjoys running Spartan races, hiking, and exploring new areas.
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With all of the warnings about the Delta variant and stories about already vaccinated people getting sick, one question becomes how sick do you need to feel before getting tested?
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An invasive insect from Asia has been found in Albemarle County, posing a big risk to vineyards and orchards.
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The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS has released its latest quarterly report, and housing prices are still through the roof.
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A neurologist facing several charges related to child pornography is asking Charlottesville Circuit Court for bond.
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Scottsville is on the mend after getting hit with a strong storm Wednesday. Some of the downtown area had power back up early Friday, but it still needs to be cleaned up.
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The Alliance for Interfaith Ministries, PACEM and Habitat for Humanity teamed up to support one man in his incredible success story.
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Scottsville was hit hard Wednesday, July 29, resulting in many downed power lines and trees.
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University of Virginia’s Pavilion VIII is getting a makeover, and construction workers have made a discovery from the past.
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The post-coronavirus future of healthcare is a hot topic of conversation.
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The Albemarle County Police Department is hosting a National Night Out event August 3.
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The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority met on Tuesday, July 27, to discuss updates on recycling. The amount that people are recycling and the number of people recycling is up from past years.
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When COVID-19 sent people inside, medical appointments made the transition to a virtual environment. For the UVA Medical Center, the transition was an easy one.
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COVID-19 cases in Virginia have quadrupled over the past month, thanks in part to the delta variant.
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The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council is closing nominations for its 2021 awards gala at midnight on July 26.
A neurologist with the University of Virginia Medical Center is facing felony charges related to child pornography.
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Virginia added new vaccine requirements for students entering kindergarten, seventh grade and twelfth grade this fall. Students need these shots in order to attend class.
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The University of Virginia School of Medicine says it has discovered a process that will hopefully lead to new treatments for seizure-related brain injuries.
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The Virginia Department of Health has expanded its algae warning for Lake Anna.
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Charlottesville’s Housing Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 21, to discuss next steps for the affordable housing plan.
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Prices are rising across the country as travel is making a comeback. This, combined with staffing shortages, are making traveling more difficult.
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Stacker published a report that ranks counties in Virginia with the longest commutes using data from the U.S. Census bureau.
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Region Ten and The Light House Studio are partnering to develop creative strategies to reduce tobacco, nicotine, and vaping use in teens.
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Albemarle County starts school on August 23. For children 12 and older, July 19 is the last day to get a Pfizer vaccine in time to be fully vaccinated by the start of classes.
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The Fralin Museum of Art is opening The Little Museum of Art, an exhibit is inspired by the little free libraries and the idea of take a book leave a book.
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The Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA has released its 2020 Impact Report. According the report, not only has CASPCA beat previous years adoption numbers, but it is continuing to do so this year.
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A little rain didn’t stop the Madison County Fair from kicking off Wednesday, July 14, with a dairy show and a lot of excitement.
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Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle is asking for the community’s help.
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The CDC has released new guidance for schools as students prepare to return to classrooms in the fall. Albemarle County and Charlottesville have updated their plans.
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Virginia first lady Pamela Northam toured in-person summer learning at Woodbrook Elementary School early Wednesday, July 14.
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Apex Clean Energy and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are partnering to support local conservation projects.
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CNBC has ranked states across 10 categories, and Virginia has ranked number one again for top states for business.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and the Piedmont Master Gardeners have partnered up to teach new homeowners how to care for a garden of their own.
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The Albemarle County office buildings on McIntire Road and on 5th Street have fully reopened after being closed for in-person assistance for over a year.
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The Historic Resources Committee met Friday, July 9, to discuss next steps for the slave auction block site in Charlottesville’s Court Square.
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Darden Towe Park’s pickleball courts officially opened Friday, July 9. The Central Virginia Pickleball Club hosted a pickleball palooza to celebrate.
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Western Albemarle High School’s new principal has walked its halls before, first as a student, then a teacher, and now a principal.
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The University of Virginia School of Law is launching a new criminal justice reform project.
Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville and Albemarle County is asking for pet food donations. Not only do they deliver food for families, but they also include furry family members.
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A Barboursville man set out to make one family’s day, after a shipping mistake.
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 34, according to the CDC, and AT&T is stepping up to support an easier way to access help for those who are struggling.
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Wegmans in Charlottesville is holding its yearly Fill the Bus Campaign to raise money for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
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Summer school is underway in Albemarle County. The county and Book Baskets are partnering to further the goal of learning to read, and reading to learn.
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Experts now warn that symptoms, no matter how slight, should be taken seriously as a potential sign of COVID-19.
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Excitement is in the air as family and friends get ready to celebrate the holiday weekend with new and old traditions.
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The Virginia Community Policing Act has been amended to match this goal.
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Virtual learning became the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, but schools are now getting back to having in-person learning. While many students may be excited to return to the classroom, virtual learning may not be gone.
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The commonwealth is stepping up efforts to help lower-income Virginians.
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Charlottesville and Albemarle County have high coronavirus vaccination rates, but as the Fourth of July approaches and the Delta variant surges, experts say you may want to keep your mask handy.
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Charlottesville Area Transit is looking to address declining ridership by adding to its bus services.
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Charlottesville’s rental market is booming, but experts say there is not enough inventory to meet demand.