Catie Ratliff, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

Service providers and city leaders say immediate action should be taken to address affordable housing and local unhoused population

At its May 4 meeting, Charlottesville City Council received an update on “The State of Homelessness” from a coalition of service providers. Led by continuum-of-care coordinator Blue Ridge Area Coalition […]

Catie Ratliff | May 6, 2026

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Congressional candidates figure out next steps after redistricting

On April 21, Virginia voters approved state Democrats’ bid to redraw congressional maps, with roughly 51.64 percent voting “yes” in the special election. While legal challenges to the constitutional amendment […]

Catie Ratliff | April 29, 2026

Education News

Charlottesville School Board vote to rescind SRO model fails despite community concerns

At an April 16 work session, the Charlottesville City School Board opted to preserve its prior changes to the district’s school safety model, moving forward with the return of school […]

Catie Ratliff | April 22, 2026

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An April 20 post from Cville ICE Watch shows alleged agents dressed in tactical gear surrounding a vehicle

Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in tactical gear detained a Charlottesville man in the immediate vicinity of a school bus stop around 8:30am on April 20. Video of the […]

Catie Ratliff | April 22, 2026

Feature News

As Virginia moves toward full legalization of adult-use marijuana, we take a look at everything green

It’s official: Virginia’s (finally) opening its adult-use retail cannabis market in 2027, though the exact start date is still being hashed out. The Commonwealth may be late to the legalization […]

Catie Ratliff | April 15, 2026

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CCS reopens SRO discussion in light of community member concerns

In response to community concerns about the reintroduction of school resource officers—armed police patrolling schools—the Charlottesville City School Board will host a work session at Charlottesville High School on April […]

Catie Ratliff | April 15, 2026

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Spanberger vetoes eight bills in lead-up to legislative deadline

Democrats hold a majority in both chambers of the General Assembly, so it was no surprise that Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed most of the hundreds of bills that were sent […]

Catie Ratliff | April 15, 2026

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UVA WBB head coach ousted, several players reportedly enter transfer portal

The University of Virginia is once again searching for a new women’s basketball coach. Despite a historic season for the Cavs, former head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton was released from her […]

Catie Ratliff | April 8, 2026

News

DTM traffic crossings temporarily closed for construction

The Second Street NE and Fourth Street NE Downtown Mall traffic crossings are closed through June 12 to allow the city to remove and replace pavers at both intersections. Two-hour […]

Catie Ratliff | April 1, 2026

Housing News

Service providers have a plan to operate city’s low-barrier shelter—once they can get the doors open

At a March 25 special meeting, regional service providers and project leaders presented Charlottesville City Council with plans to renovate and operate a low-barrier shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. “I […]

Catie Ratliff | April 1, 2026