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Devil in the details

Don Polonis has opinions. Some may consider them divisive. So on June 2, Polonis did what anyone with a controversial opinion might do: He posted his thoughts on the internet. […]

Catie Ratliff | August 2, 2023

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Planning for people

The July 27 community meeting about the proposed Dairy Market expansion quickly turned heated when residents of the 10th and Page neighborhood expressed their concerns and frustrations about the project. […]

Catie Ratliff | August 2, 2023

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Siren song

After months of financial turmoil, Siren restaurant has closed its doors. Since taking sole ownership of the business in December of 2022, restaurateur Laura Fonner has been fighting to keep […]

Catie Ratliff | July 26, 2023

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Building secure connections

On July 19 and 20, the University of Virginia hosted the Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference, which brought cybersecurity educators together from across the state.   “It’s just good to connect […]

Catie Ratliff | July 26, 2023

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Stepping up

New Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders was sworn in at the July 17 City Council meeting. Sanders, whose first day on the job is August 1, has served as the […]

Catie Ratliff | July 19, 2023

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Charlottesville by Charlottesville

On July 18, former Charlottesville reporter Nora Neus will release her first solo book, 24 Hours in Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy. While countless accounts […]

Catie Ratliff | July 13, 2023

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Looking forward

Results of the June 2023 primary elections have been finalized. And while the winners are preparing for the November 7 general election, the defeated candidates are thinking about next steps.  […]

Catie Ratliff | June 28, 2023

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One year later

In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, access to abortion has changed dramatically across the United States. And while access to reproductive health care is […]

Catie Ratliff | June 28, 2023

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Leading the way 

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has honored University of Virginia tennis player Natasha Subhash with the national Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award.  “It was definitely such a huge honor,” […]

Catie Ratliff | June 21, 2023

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Pride and prejudice

Controversy exploded in Charlottesville when a video of students at Johnson Elementary School was posted by local radio host Rob Schilling. The video shows fourth graders reading ABC Pride, a […]

Catie Ratliff | June 21, 2023