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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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City Council mulls proposals to support unhoused people 

It’s been just over a year since tents popped up in Market Street Park, and at the October 21 City Council meeting, City Manager Sam Sanders presented an array of proposals to better support not only the area’s unhoused population, but the entire community. Potential projects and services include the creation of a year-round, low-barrier […]

Catie Ratliff | November 6, 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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The buzz on a Buckingham County solar farm 

As part of its effort to go green, Dominion Energy is exploring the potential for honey-bee hives on solar farms through a pilot program at Black Bear Solar in Buckingham County. In operation since 2023, Black Bear Solar covers roughly 13 acres, producing enough energy to power nearly 400 homes. The site is a small […]

Catie Ratliff | October 23, 2024

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City of Promise’s Price Thomas talks about his hopes for the nonprofit

As the executive director of City of Promise, Price Thomas is working to improve education access in Charlottesville. But for the born-and-raised local, this job is more than a profession—it’s personal. “This is Charlottesville, a part of my story,” he says, “and I want the next chapter to be marked by something better than the […]

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

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Doug Emhoff joins UVA law students for voter protection training

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff made a campaign stop in Charlottesville on September 25, speaking to a crowd of more than 200 University of Virginia law school students at the Kimpton Forum Hotel. “It’s good to be talking to law students again,” said Emhoff, who is a practicing attorney and instructor at Georgetown Law. “I’m not […]

Catie Ratliff | October 2, 2024