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04.15.21 Public health 8 MIN READ

Charlottesville community members highlight the importance of sexual assault awareness

Patty Medina

@ChattyPattyDC

pmedina@cvilletomorrow.org

The COVID–19 pandemic has crippled many initiatives nationwide, including sexual assault prevention programs. However, Charlottesville organizers are still finding ways to center discussions on sexual assault awareness and prevention. Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed in April,... More

04.16.21 Public health 3 MIN READ

Researchers predict new variant-propelled surge in COVID cases will hit Charlottesville in May

Researchers predict another surge in COVID-19 cases will strike Charlottesville and the surrounding health district at the end of April and continue through May. The main driver is the arrival of the new U.K. variant of... More

Jessie Higgins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
04.15.21 Land use + planning 7 MIN READ

After years of advocating for redevelopment, Crescent Hall residents break ground on renovation

Alice Washington knew it was real when the port-a-potties arrived last week. And when the construction fencing went up the next day, she could finally, truly, believe it: After more than 20 years of redevelopment promises... More

Erin O'Hare

eohare@cvilletomorrow.org
04.13.21 From the newsroom 1 MIN READ

From the newsroom: Charlottesville Tomorrow's Patty Medina makes first appearance on IMHO

CT engagement reporter talks with In My Humble Opinion Radio Show hosts Maxicelia Robinson, Troy Robinson and Charles Lewis. More

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04.13.21 Public education 4 MIN READ

Local eighth graders raise money for group trying to curb shootings in Charlottesville’s Black community

A group of eighth graders from Albemarle County’s Burley Middle School raised $500 this year for an organization working to reduce the number of shootings in Charlottesville. The students are part of a new club created... More

Jessie Higgins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org

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04.12.21 Land use + planning 9 MIN READ

Charlottesville could become first city in the South to fund right to counsel for eviction proceedings

A single mother of three recently laid off from her job arrives home from a career fair to find an eviction notice taped to the front door of her rental home. An elderly man working part-time to... More

Erin O'Hare

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04.10.21 Business + innovation 4 MIN READ

‘Truth Farm’ installation near Trump Winery hopes to spark broader conversations about immigration

“Truth Farm,” an art installation dedicated to conversations about immigration, sits nestled between hills on a family farm located within the Trump Winery property. On April 10, a crowd of about 50 gathered near a greenhouse for... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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04.09.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

Local health district opens to Phase 2 of COVID vaccination effort Monday

On Monday, everyone in the Blue Ridge Health District will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The district’s vaccination effort will move into Phase 2, which includes anyone ages 16 and up. In order to... More

Jessie Higgins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
04.08.21 Public education 3 MIN READ

UVA encourages COVID-19 tests, vaccinations in advance of in-person Final Exercises

The University of Virginia is encouraging all guests coming to its in-person graduation ceremonies in May to test negative for COVID-19 prior to arrival in Charlottesville and to get vaccinated when eligible. More

Ali Sullivan
04.08.21 Public education 6 MIN READ

Community reflects on UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers on eve of dedication

On Saturday, the University of Virginia is hosting a virtual dedication of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers. The dedication comes one week after the Virginia Supreme Court overturned a Charlottesville Circuit Court’s... More

Patty Medina

pmedina@cvilletomorrow.org
04.08.21 Business + innovation 5 MIN READ

Richmond-based elderly care startup carefully expands in Charlottesville

Three years, three markets and a pandemic later, Richmond-based startup Naborforce is refocusing its efforts on connecting Charlottesville-area neighbors in need with those who can help. The startup aimed at aiding elderly people and their families... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

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