John McGuire vs. Hospitals
“Access to primary care in rural districts is a challenge across our nation, not just in the Commonwealth,” says 5th District Congressman John McGuire. “Half of America’s rural hospitals are […]
Charlottesville and Albemarle anticipate a banner year for visitors—but structural challenges and behind-the-scenes disputes could endanger regional tourism’s future
We’re so back. Tourism spending in Charlottesville and Albemarle surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024, as visitors poured $989.8 million into the regional economy. With Monticello and other historic sites celebrating […]
John McGuire vs. SNAP
“I agree that every Virginian should have access to healthy and nutritious foods regardless of their income,” says Congressman John McGuire. “Food is medicine, and like I always say, you […]
John McGuire vs. the ACA
In this five-part series, C-VILLE examines the consequences of Congressman John McGuire’s 2025 vote for HR1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. Its sweeping cuts to social safety […]
John McGuire vs. The 5th District
John McGuire lay there, unable to get up, watching his arm move without him, and slow, and stop. In 2006, the former Navy SEAL was a self-employed fitness coach. Then, […]
A fire at the Rivanna Trail encampment costs one man his shelter
In the afternoon sun along the Rivanna River Trail, Joshua Ballou paced the edges of the burnt-black patch of public land that used to be his home. The Charlottesville Fire […]
Charlottesville-founded Common House receives a second set of walking papers in Richmond
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information since its original publication. Two weeks after Common House Charlottesville suddenly shut its doors, the social club’s Richmond landlords handed […]
Local farms deal with crop loss after a sudden freeze
For five days in mid-April, Charlottesville simmered unseasonably, with highs reaching a record 92 degrees on April 15. But as April 20 rolled into the 21st, the temperature plunged to […]
Disputes between founders-turned-landlords and new owners abruptly close the downtown social club
In early 2016, when Common House Charlottesville was under construction at 206 W. Market St., its roof caved in. Snow dumped by a massive winter storm buckled the structure, threatening […]
No Kings organizers want to help Charlottesville build strength for a general strike
An estimated 12,000 people lined US 29 North around The Shops at Stonefield on March 28 to say, “No Kings.” On May 1, organizers hope attendees will agree to a […]