Catie Ratliff, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

Voters weigh removing the existing ban on same-sex marriage from Virginia’s constitution

Virginians will cast their votes on three constitutional amendments this year. If adopted, the second proposed amendment would remove language barring same-sex marriage from the state constitution and create additional […]

Catie Ratliff | October 21, 2026

Feature News

Opinions about the Holiday Drive emergency shelter vary, depending on who you ask

It’s been more than a month since Charlottesville closed two encampments dozens of people called home, and opened its emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. Dozens of people are utilizing […]

Catie Ratliff | October 14, 2026

Development News

Developers and neighbors once again at odds about the future of Dairy Central

Stony Point Development Group has restarted efforts on Phase III of Dairy Central. Work on this portion of the project was paused indefinitely in 2023, when 10th and Page community […]

Catie Ratliff | September 30, 2026

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New hires, Parks & Rec plans, and money moves at Charlottesville City Hall

It’s been a busy week for the City of Charlottesville, with new names in leadership and a jam-packed City Council agenda. On September 14, former deputy director of Public Works […]

Catie Ratliff | September 23, 2026

Health Care News

The first of Virginia’s three proposed constitutional amendments focuses on reproductive health care

There is a lot on the ballot this November. On top of several contests that could decide which party controls Congress, Virginia is weighing three proposed amendments. The first, Ballot […]

Catie Ratliff | September 23, 2026

Feature Midterms 2026 News

People vs. Party In the lead-up to the midterms, congressional candidates hoping to win the 5th weigh priorities

Election Day may still feel like a long way off, but Virginia’s midterm races are already taking shape. In the 5th District, incumbent Rep. John McGuire secured the Republican nomination […]

Catie Ratliff | September 16, 2026

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Florida legislature candidate attended Unite the Right with hate group

Marshall Rawson, candidate for a state seat in Florida’s House of Representatives, attended the August 2017 Unite the Right rally with the League of the South—a neo-Confederate, white nationalist organization—according […]

Catie Ratliff | September 16, 2026

Housing News

Court filings and a resident’s account at odds with CRHA’s portrayal of eviction diversion program

In 2025, the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority launched its eviction diversion program, which is designed to reduce eviction rates by connecting residents with additional support and services. The Legal […]

Catie Ratliff | September 16, 2026

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Charlottesville investigating apparent arson at former encampment site near Free Bridge

The Charlottesville Police Department and Fire Marshal are investigating a suspected arson at the former Rivanna River encampment area. A September 2 surveillance video shows an individual lighting at least […]

Catie Ratliff | September 9, 2026

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UVA dominates NC State in season opener

The University of Virginia football team trounced North Carolina State 34-8 in its August 29 season opener in front of a sold-out crowd at Scott Stadium. Hopes were already high […]

Catie Ratliff | September 2, 2026