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How area organizations are giving back this season

In addition to celebrating the season themselves, a number of local organizations are gathering donations for community members this December. The median household income in Charlottesville is $67,177, but the poverty rate in the city is more than double the state average—23.6 percent, according to current census data. To ease the burden of holiday expenses, […]

Catie Ratliff | December 11, 2024

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City Council talks budget and everything road-related

At its penultimate meeting of 2024, Charlottesville City Council received its second budget briefing from City Manager Sam Sanders. In addition to the budget, the December 2 session focused on everything transportation—including the Virginia Department of Transportation portfolio, parking rules, and scooters. In his briefing, Sanders outlined and affirmed council’s housing and infrastructure priorities for […]

Catie Ratliff | December 4, 2024

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House of Delegates committee advances resolutions calling for constitutional amendments

In the wake of the historic re-election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States, Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee advanced three constitutional amendments on November 13. The amendments aim to enshrine protections for reproductive rights and same-sex marriage, and reinstate voting rights for people convicted of […]

Catie Ratliff | November 20, 2024

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Democratic performance down in Virginia, even for reelected candidates

After a turbulent and historic Election Day, most results are in across the commonwealth. From the White House to Town Council, here’s the Virginia Department of Elections’ unofficial results for how locals voted in the 2024 election. Amid a disappointing night for Democrats, Virginia’s 13 electoral votes went to Vice President Kamala Harris. Voters in […]

Catie Ratliff | November 13, 2024

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Charlottesville officials and activists discuss potential pedestrian safety improvements

After two pedestrian fatalities in October, safety for Charlottesville-area walkers and cyclists has been top of mind for local leaders and community members. While city officials are putting forward proposals and taking emergent action, some activists are frustrated with the long timelines and dismissive attitudes. The first fatality occurred on October 3, when 64-year-old Charlottesville […]

Catie Ratliff | November 13, 2024

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A local guide to voting in this year’s non-presidential races

It’s election season, and presidential candidates aren’t the only ones vying for your vote. From the federal to the local level, here are some of the other candidates Charlottesville-area voters will see on their ballots. Federal In addition to selecting a U.S. senator (see pg. 10), Virginians will elect their next batch of congressional representatives. […]

Catie Ratliff | October 30, 2024

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Tim Kaine and Hung Cao talk policy and priorities

Virginia is one of 33 states with a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs this November. Two-term incumbent Tim Kaine (D) faces a challenge from former navy Captain Hung Cao (R). In the lead-up to Election Day, C-VILLE reached out to both candidates via email. C-VILLE: What are your top priorities if elected to the […]

Catie Ratliff | October 30, 2024

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Democratic candidate Gloria Witt on her priorities, platform, and opponent

Voters in Virginia’s 5th District will choose a new congressional representative come November 5, with Democrat Gloria Witt and Republican John McGuire vying for the seat. Ahead of Election Day, C-VILLE reached out to both candidates to learn more about their local and national priorities. C-VILLE: What are your top priorities if elected to Congress? […]

Catie Ratliff | October 23, 2024

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Two experts talk political polarization 

With Election Day less than a month away, political tension and stress abound both locally and nationally. Polarization is definitely a contributing factor to the anxiety, but two experts with Charlottesville ties say we may not be as divided as we think. Now a faculty member at the University of California Santa Barbara, Tania Israel […]

Catie Ratliff | October 16, 2024