Climate resiliency was one of the dominating topics in Charlottesville and Albemarle County’s elections. Both localities also set emissions goals to become carbon neutral by 2050. So, where does the city-operated gas utility — which services both... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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We bring you an overview of the Charlottesville Area Transit system. Public transportation is essential for many community members to get to work and school, and it provides access to healthcare and food. It’s also one of... More

RICHMOND — Wednesday signaled the first day of the Virginia General Assembly’s 2020 legislative session — Del. Sally Hudson’s first day on the job — and, possibly, the first year that legislation that would allow local authority... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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Before the new Charlottesville City Councilors could address agenda items at its first 2020 meeting, it first had to appoint new leadership. Monday evening, after votes that included periods of heavy silence on the dais, Mayor Nikuyah... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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The city, county, and governor set greenhouse gas emissions goals. Now what? The future may not mean the flying cars of science fiction, but it could mean more electric vehicles; robust public transportation and urban planning with bike/pedestrian thoroughfares; and... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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When former Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Sean Tubbs purchased his Fifeville home in 2008, part of its appeal was its proximity to a Charlottesville Area Transit bus stop. For five years, he took the bus to get to... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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Monday marks the first Charlottesville City Council meeting of the year. It’s also the first meeting of the three recently elected councilors. And it’s the day a new mayor and vice mayor could be chosen.  Before... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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On a recent December day, Charlottesville-based Sun Tribe Solar worked to install solar panels on the roofs of Powhatan Elementary and Middle schools. Once operational, the panels will generate energy for the Powhatan County schools. Large-scale... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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What would the future of composting look like in the region? Local stakeholders and an out-of-state company are trying to figure that out. As Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville work on developing clear paths... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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Monday’s City Council meeting will be the final time councilors Wes Bellamy, Kathy Galvin and Mike Signer will participate before councilor-elects Sena Magill, Michael Payne and Lloyd Snook take their seats on the dais in January 2020.... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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Last Friday, during a special work session, the Charlottesville City Council approved a resolution to relocate the city’s existing Lewis and Clarke statue, a monument that has garnered critique for its depiction of Sacajawea, the Shoshone teen... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

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This week, we talk elections from the School Board to the state Senate. Stay tuned because, in the second half of the show, we meet the artists behind Locatora Radio and talk about how they made a femme-centered, survivor... More