Local property assessments rose 25% in two years, which means higher tax bills and more money for local governments
“These two reassessment cycles have been larger than any I’ve seen since I’ve been with the city,” said City Assessor Jeffrey Davis.
A new City Council member will be chosen mostly behind closed doors, but here’s what the candidates told us about their positions
The shortlist of six candidates gave their views on housing density, tax revenue and hiring.
Judge dismisses former Charlottesville Police Chief Brackney’s racial discrimination suit
“Our advice to the defendants: Don’t go whistling Dixie yet, because we have only just begun to battle,” said Brackney’s attorney Charles Tucker.
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Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Erin O’Hare joined The Journalism Salute podcast to talk about reporting for and being part of a community — and why a public bathroom isn’t always just a bathroom.
Charlottesville is about to become just the third school division in Virginia to allow its union to collective bargain
“I think the fact that it was sticky and complicated and difficult makes it even sweeter. We had to work really hard for it and it feels really good,” said Jessica Taylor, president of the Charlottesville Education Association.
Why a crossing guard will suggest Charlottesville’s City Council install speed cameras near schools
Substitute crossing guard Adrienne Dent writes that drivers too often go too fast and that it’s time the city takes further action to slow them down.
8 people have applied to be Charlottesville’s next City Council member, here’s who they are
Council will appoint someone next month to replace Sena Magill, and there’s still time to apply.
My 14th Christmas in prison
Mithrellas Curtis, incarcerated at the Fluvanna Correctional Center, makes ‘magic out of thin air’ — no matter where she celebrates the holidays.
A new podcast series from In My Humble Opinion highlights perspectives from community members
The first episode is about what violence means in our lives, as told by Katrina Spencer.
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Five years after the “summer of hate,” we’re telling our community’s own stories.
When this Charlottesville shelter closes next year, its 100 elderly and seriously ill guests might have nowhere to go
“If it weren’t for Premier Circle, I’d be homeless,” said Sunshades, a shelter guest.
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Johnson and Burnley-Moran up next as Charlottesville charges forward with school name review
Both schools are named after former City School leaders who directed the district during the time of segregation.
Albemarle School Board votes to rename Meriwether Lewis Elementary to divest itself from racist past
Students and community members, however, voted to remain named after half of the infamous Lewis and Clark duo.
UVA has repeatedly failed to pay its graduate students on time — and no one at the university can figure out why
“This doesn’t happen to other employees,” said campus union chair Laura Ornée.
Judge dismisses one count in Confederate statue lawsuit, but principal allegations remain
Two Confederate legacy groups are suing in an attempt to force Charlottesville to take the Lee statue back from the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
After learning how many families struggle to get basic toiletries, City Schools began providing them free
“When we make essential items in our closets free and accessible, that’s one less thing that a student has to worry about,” said Bianca Johnson.
After bitter disagreement, Venable and Clark elementary schools will now be Trailblazers and Summit
“I think the name Trailblazers is kind of dumb,” said School Board member Jennifer McKeever.
Want to join City Council? This is what Councilors say they’re looking for in an interim member
“I think it will be important to appoint someone who, as much as possible, shares the perspective Sena brought as a City Councilor,” said Councilor Michael Payne.
After Thursday, two elementary schools could have new names if the school board reaches a consensus
Venable and Clark elementary schools are among the first City Schools to have their names reconsidered.
Charlottesville City Councilor Magill resigns, remaining four members will accept applications to appoint her replacement
The next election to fill the seat will be in November.
Fifeville residents restore a long forgotten trail system that enables pedestrians to safely bypass 5th Street
The short trail was already a well-used shortcut for Prospect Avenue residents.
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