Answering the call
Last month, the Charlottesville Police Department says it responded to several shots-fired incidents, including at Boylan Heights and the Westhaven public housing complex. At least 250 shots-fired incidents have occurred […]
In brief: Police protests, chief resigns
Law students speak out against UVA police expansion Two weeks ago, the University Police Department announced the establishment of its Community Oriented Police Squad (COPS), which will increase police presence […]
The rumble in Richmond
For the last two years, Democrats have controlled Virginia’s state Senate and House of Delegates, and a Democrat has served as governor. The party has used those majorities to reshape […]
House call
By Kristin O’Donoghue Virginia’s House of Delegates plays a vital role in the state’s lawmaking—the chamber’s 100 representatives are responsible for both originating legislation and voting on the state Senate’s […]
In need of Council
Three candidates—Democrats Brian Pinkston and Juandiego Wade, and independent Yas Washington—are running for two open seats on Charlottesville’s City Council. Current mayor Nikuyah Walker initially announced a run for reelection, […]
High hopes
A few leafy green hemp plants sit on the second-floor windowsills in the Charlottesville Cannabis Club’s lounge. A puffy, white sectional couch fills the center of the room. The high-ceilinged […]
Cops on the Corner
By Kristin O’Donoghue UVA’s police force has beefed up its presence on the Corner. The establishment of a new unit—the Community Oriented Policing Squad, COPS for short—comes after a year […]
On firing
More than a month after the firing of Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney, city leadership continues to argue over the decision-making process that led to her dismissal. At Monday’s council […]
On call
Last summer, hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Charlottesville, demanding justice for Black people murdered by police across the country. Many protesters urged the city to drastically […]
In brief
Botanical garden plans move forward City Council unanimously approved the lease of city park land to the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont at Monday’s meeting, a significant step forward […]