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11.30.21 Public health 4 MIN READ

State and local health officials brace for the arrival of new Omicron variant

Jessie Higgins

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Local health officials say they are doing what they can to prepare for the arrival of a new variant of COVID-19 called Omicron. The new variant has not yet been reported in the United States, though... More

11.29.21 Government + politics 2 MIN READ

The city’s deadline to pay Brackney $3 million in damages was Friday, but city officials have no updates

City officials have no update to share on whether or not former Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney has been paid $3 million in damages or if she has followed through on her threat to sue the city... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
11.24.21 Government + politics 5 MIN READ

Former City Manager Tarron Richardson’s lawsuit against Charlottesville a “last resort” to lift restraints on free speech over his departure

Former City Manager Tarron Richardson is suing the city of Charlottesville in a free speech case, after his lawyer said he attempted to resolve issues privately. After resigning in September of last year and saying the... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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11.30.21 Nonprofit roundup 1 MIN READ

Today is GivingTuesday!

GivingTuesday is meant to be a day that encourages people to do good, and it intentionally takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to “promote generosity." More

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11.29.21 Nonprofit roundup 2 MIN READ

Free Saturday Concerts on the Downtown Mall

Cville Downtown Mall is alive with exciting holiday festivities: New lighting, new decorations, new window displays, and a new Saturday afternoon concert series. More

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11.22.21 Policing 9 MIN READ

Charlottesville’s SWAT team was disbanded for ’disturbing behavior,' but there’s still funding for it if a new chief wants to reinstate it

Former Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney disbanded the city’s SWAT team this summer, but it’s now uncertain whether the specialized law enforcement unit will remain dissolved. Brackney has accused the department of secretly planning to reinstate... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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11.19.21 From the newsroom 1 MIN READ

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announces its Fall 2021 Enriching Communities grants

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its Fall 2021 Enriching Communities grant funding decisions, totaling more than $800,000 and supporting 116 nonprofits and community-based initiatives throughout the region. This round of grants is part of the... More

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11.19.21 From the newsroom 2 MIN READ

Charlottesville Tomorrow Selected to Join Meta Journalism Project’s US Reader Revenue Accelerator

Meta announced this week that 30 newsrooms across the country, including Charlottesville Tomorrow, will participate in the Meta Journalism Project’s US Reader Revenue Accelerators, a global training program aimed at equipping local news... More

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11.19.21 Nonprofit roundup 5 MIN READ

Mildred W. Spicer Arts Fund Names Seven Art Heroes as Recipients of the Seventh Annual Arts Award

The Mildred W. Spicer Arts Fund, a Charlottesville-based initiative designed to enhance artistic discovery and creativity, is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Arts Award. More

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11.19.21 Public health 4 MIN READ

UVA Health dismissing 121 employees for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19

As of this week, UVA Health has fired 64 employees and suspended without pay 18 more for refusing to receive a COVID vaccine. An additional 39 have resigned. Of those 121 people, two are doctors and... More

Jessie Higgins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
11.18.21 Climate change 3 MIN READ

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence discusses climate justice and local efforts during its annual Philanthropy Day

Climate change is fast approaching, and it’s hitting marginalized communities at alarming rates, said Heather McTeer Toney, keynote speaker at the 14h annual Philanthropy Day seminar hosted by The Center for Nonprofit Excellence.. More than 100... More

Tamica Jean-Charles

tjeancharles@cvilletomorrow.org

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