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 […]
How a local physician advocates for LGBTQ+ patients across the state
Transgender Americans have seen big changes to their health care in the last 18 months. While medical and surgical interventions for young trans patients under age 19 are now banned […]
Albemarle Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning for 18-unit development
A major objective in Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan is to “increase the use of infill, higher-density development, adaptive reuse, and redevelopment in the Development Areas.” That is a guideline, not […]
How Charlottesville is supporting its immigrant neighbors under the Trump administration
Immigration has long been an expensive and confusing process in the United States, something made more stressful by the ongoing crackdown on pathways and people. At a difficult moment in […]
ACPS announces changes to preschool and K-5 afterschool programs for 2026-27 school year
As students celebrate the start of summer break, Albemarle County Public Schools is already looking ahead to next year with updates to programming for its youngest learners. At the preschool […]
Five-story building proposed for vacant parking lot on Cherry Avenue
For the second time in a few weeks, Woodard Properties has filed a development plan with the City of Charlottesville for a building in what the new zoning code refers […]
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 […]
Albemarle supervisors to update guidelines for use of housing funds, with $7M slated for next fiscal year
When Albemarle’s fiscal year begins on July 1, there will be $7 million set aside by the Board of Supervisors to help keep the cost of housing down—at least for […]
Virginia monitoring cases amid surge in measles infections
The Virginia Department of Health launched a statewide measles dashboard on May 21, prompted by a spike in cases. At press time, Virginia has recorded 40 measles cases in 2026—up […]
Smaller West Main building still draws ire from public housing advocate
The tension between Charlottesville’s permissive new zoning code and public housing advocates continued to be on display when the Board of Architectural Review took a preliminary look at a revised […]