“Rather than busting people’s heads, we’re looking for ways to have more community based policing,” said Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
What you need to know about local organizations and laws around abortion
A ruling on Roe v. Wade is expected from the Supreme Court by the end of June or early July. If it’s overturned, states will be able to restrict or allow abortion.
Posted inNonprofit roundup
JABA Celebrates Pride Month
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month nationally. This month was chosen because in June 1969 there was an “uprising” at the Stonewall Inn in NY, that sparked a liberation movement.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
9 Charlottesville officials and police union head named in 73-page lawsuit alleging racism in firing of police chief
“They would rather conspire to oust me than dismantle or confront violent individuals in CPD and still in city government,” RaShall Brackney told the press. She’s asking for $10 million in damages.
Posted inHealth and safety
These two Charlottesville women are launching an app to help parents share excess breast milk as baby formula supplies fall dangerously low
Set to launch in the coming weeks, The Drop allows parents who have extra breast milk to share it with parents and babies in need.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
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.
Posted inHow we learn
Virginia just made its biggest investment in school buildings in over a decade. Now, it has to decide how to dole out the money.
Charlottesville City Council will apply for funding. It has budgeted to rebuild Buford Middle School but hasn’t yet budgeted for the overhaul of Walker Elementary.
Posted inFrom the newsroom
We’re re-imagining what news about our democracy can do for our community
For almost a decade, Charlottesville Tomorrow has been publishing voter guides. This year, we’re making one built on your questions for congressional candidates.
Posted inHealth and safety
Local stores struggle to stock baby formula amid a national shortage, leaving parents to search for formulas that work for their infants
“Breastfeeding is not free,” said Dr. Irène Mathieu, a Charlottesville pediatrician. She said that low-income parents and those who don’t get parental leave or space at work to pump breast milk are having the most difficult time.
Posted inNonprofit roundup
Celebrating Older Americans Month – Age My Way
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the celebration of Older Americans Month. This year’s theme focuses on how older adults can age in their communities…
