Digging for truth: Albemarle students put a new spin on geography
For many people, Shenandoah National Park is a great place to hike, camp, bike, and explore. But now, Albemarle’s middle and high schoolers will have a chance to see a […]
Remembering the forgotten: UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers leads calls for change
Elijah. Julia. Sam. I took in every name, and let each resonate within me, as I quietly examined the granite slabs. I saw the name of my brother, then I […]
Backed up: As evictions loom, local assistance hotline struggles to meet demand
Nearly three weeks ago, the Virginia Supreme Court granted Governor Ralph Northam’s request for a statewide ban on evictions until September 7. While the order allows eviction cases to still […]
Bridging the gaps: New Burley principal has big plans
Kasaundra Blount felt stagnant. She had worked at Armstrong High School in her hometown of Richmond—first as a social studies teacher, then an assistant principal—for several years, and was ready […]
Unsettled: The Haven, PACEM face challenges housing guests during the pandemic
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise in our area, life has become increasingly dangerous for those who do not have a place to call home. To protect […]
‘Screaming for help’: Three years later, August 12 victim struggles for support
For Tay Washington, August 12, 2017, started off as a normal day. She ran some errands, and then stopped to see a friend at Friendship Court with her sister. When […]
Tough call: Albemarle allows in-person learning for select students, while Charlottesville opts for all-virtual reopening
After weeks of discussion and debate, the verdict is in: Charlottesville City Schools will reopen virtually for all students, while Albemarle County will allow a limited selection of students to […]
Imperfect solution: Activists warn that existing social service systems can’t fix problems with policing
Since the violent arrest of an unhoused man on the Downtown Mall earlier this month, Defund Cville Police—along with numerous other activists and community members—have continued to call for the […]
Left out: Albemarle teachers, parents call out inequity in reopening plans
For weeks, Filadelfia Soto—along with hundreds of other teachers in Albemarle County—was left in the dark. She had received emails with “general information about school board meetings,” but nothing about […]
The fight continues: Downtown rally amplifies voices of Black women despite threats
It’s been nearly two months since the murder of George Floyd, but protests against police violence continue around the country, including here in Charlottesville. Over a hundred protesters took to […]