Gary Woodson has spent his entire life in Charlottesville. Right now, he works at White Horse Auto Wash while spending as much time as he can with his 3-year-old son. Eventually, Woodson hopes to become a peer... More

Ali Sullivan

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When James Alex Fields Jr. attacked a crowd of counter-protesters on Aug. 12, 2017, Star Peterson was one of 35 people physically injured. She suffered broken bones in both legs, parts of her spine and a rib.... More

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Ali Sullivan and Charlotte Rene Woods

This week on WTJU’s Soundboard, Norah, Ali and Emily talked with host Lewis Reining about efforts to combat symbolic and systemic racism in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including the Charlottesville Food Justice Network’s new action list and the... More

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Ali Sullivan, Emily Hays, and Norah Mulinda

The sky’s the limit for Charlottesville Women in Tech, as the organization on Wednesday marked its fifth birthday with a celebration at Skybar. A crowd of more than 30 people gathered for refreshments and socializing.  The... More

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Ali Sullivan and Charlotte Rene Woods

Without an expected completion date for the updated Comprehensive Plan, the planners’ discussion broadened to encompass the commission’s struggle to balance responsiveness to residents with comprehensive, long-range planning.  More

Ali Sullivan

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The Albemarle County Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of ongoing construction on Hansen Road.  The Point Church purchased the parcel — located directly behind Rivanna Ridge shopping Center — in... More

Ali Sullivan

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The fate of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday as a city holiday is set to be decided next month. After two hours of public input and dialogue, the City Council on Monday decided to hold two separate votes... More

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Ali Sullivan and Norah Mulinda

This week on WTJU’s Soundboard, Billy, Ali, Norah, and Elliott discuss race and legacy in Charlottesville and Albemarle. Billy describes public support of former county superintendent Paul H. Cale, who has been accused of opposing integration, at a... More

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Ali Sullivan, Billy Jean Louis, Elliott Robinson, and Norah Mulinda

On this session of WTJU’s Soundboard, Charlotte, Emily, and Ali talk with WTJU intern Matt Villiott about the results of local primary elections and Albemarle County’s most recent commitments to redeveloping downtown Crozet and the Southwood Mobile... More

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Ali Sullivan, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Emily Hays

Construction is set to begin Monday on a new section of the U.S. 250 Bypass bicycle and pedestrian shared-use path. Once completed, the new portion of the trail will connect Hydraulic Road to Meadowbrook Heights Road, and... More

Ali Sullivan

@AliSullivan9

A crowd of over 50 gathered on the patio of Champion Brewing shortly after the primary election polls closed Tuesday. The skies were still blue, and results had yet to pour in for Virginia’s 57th District. The blue district,... More

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Ali Sullivan, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Norah Mulinda