Catie Ratliff, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

Jim Ryan resigns as UVA president under pressure from Trump administration

Jim Ryan resigned as president of the University of Virginia on June 27, citing pressure from the federal government. Before announcing his resignation to the UVA community, Ryan addressed a crowd of supporters gathered outside his Carr’s Hill home. “You all are the people who make this place great and good, and it has been […]

Catie Ratliff | July 1, 2025

News

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid DOJ pressure

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has reportedly submitted his resignation to the Board of Visitors, according to a June 27 article from the New York Times. His exit comes amid pressure from the United States Department of Justice—who called for Ryan’s removal in connection with the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Ryan, who […]

Catie Ratliff | June 27, 2025

News

How—and why—Indivisible Charlottesville is demonstrating for democracy

From information sessions to the almost 7,000-person No Kings Day protest on June 14, Indivisible Charlottesville is bringing together people from across the region in its pro-democracy, anti-Trump activism. Since inauguration day, nationwide protests have been a frequent occurrence during the Trump administration. Many of these planned area demonstrations, including Hands Off and No Kings […]

Catie Ratliff | June 25, 2025

News

Then there were two

Primary results are in, setting the ballot for November’s general election. In Charlottesville’s Democratic City Council primary, Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston was unseated by political newcomer Jen Fleisher. The election was the city’s first ranked-choice-voting election, where voters were able to rank candidates in order of preference. To win a spot in the two-seat race, […]

Catie Ratliff | June 25, 2025

News

No Kings Day rally draws thousands

Charlottesville joined thousands of cities nationwide with a June 14 No Kings Day rally that saw about 6,800 people protesting along US 29 by The Shops at Stonefield. No Kings Day coincided with a military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Millions of Americans participated in […]

Catie Ratliff | June 18, 2025

News

Queer Liberation Front organizes die-in to protest UVA Health trans-youth policies

Protesters with the newly formed local chapter of the Queer Liberation Front demonstrated in front of the Rotunda on June 5, condemning the University of Virginia Board of Visitors’ decision to phase out care for trans youth at UVA Health. Around 30 demonstrators turned out for the event, which featured speeches by community members and […]

Catie Ratliff | June 11, 2025

News

Rerouting

For the next two months, Charlottesville drivers should avoid the portion of Emmet Street South between Stadium Road and Jefferson Park Avenue, which will be closed from June 9 to August 15. According to a June 2 release from the City of Charlottesville, motorists should expect delays during construction. Charlottesville Area Transit Route 7 is […]

Catie Ratliff | June 11, 2025

Feature News

C-VILLE’s guide to everything and everyone on this month’s primary ballot

It’s primary season in Virginia, and ahead of the June 17 election, C-VILLE reached out to candidates in the lieutenant governor, attorney general, Charlottesville City Council, and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Jack Jouett District races. The candidates’ responses appear in the order in which they were received. Interviews and comments have been edited for […]

Catie Ratliff | June 11, 2025

News

GOP megabill could cost Virginia billions in lost clean energy projects

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act that narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22 includes provisions that could jeopardize billions of dollars in Virginia green energy projects. Charlottesville-headquartered Southern Environmental Law Center reports federal agencies have put more than $5 billion into 350 clean energy projects in the commonwealth since the passage […]

Catie Ratliff | June 4, 2025

News

Mind on the money

Charlottesville City Council delayed its anticipated June 2 vote on a multimillion dollar surplus allocation, rescheduling the vote to allow for a second public hearing. City Manager Sam Sanders announced the allocation will total $8.69 million, down from the $12 million previously discussed. The reduction was partially prompted by recent federal government action, namely the […]

Catie Ratliff | June 4, 2025