Charlotte Rene Woods joined Charlottesville Tomorrow as a reporter in March 2019. She has a B.A. in Journalism + Design from The New School in New York City, and she earned her M.S. in Multimedia Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University.
As springtime nears, budget season is already upon Charlottesville’s local government. Just as the warmer weather brings more outdoor activities to life, budget discussions have resuscitated calls for a more in-depth review of budgeted programs — particularly...
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After a year of community and stakeholder outreach by consultants, Charlottesville city council officially endorsed an affordable housing plan — a first step in guiding the update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and the development of a...
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Yas Washington is shifting from campaign worker to candidate. After being involved in and keeping an eye on area politics, she’s now entering Charlottesville’s City Council race for one of two seats up for election this year...
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Charlottesville School Board member and longtime teacher James Bryant recalls a time when Black history was “glossed over” in classes when he was still a student in the local school system. Longing to learn more about his...
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Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker will face no charges for her credit card use, officials announced Monday evening.
Walker earlier this month said that the city’s commonwealth’s attorney’s office was investigating her city credit card use and...
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Following legal inquiry into Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker’s “potentially unauthorized” council credit card spending, and a tense exchange between some councilors Tuesday evening, the City Council has scheduled a March 23 work session on its spending policy.
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“Rural. Real. Ready.” — reads Jennifer Kitchen’s campaign website and materials. The Democratic candidate for the 25th District in the House of Delegates seeks to serve the needs of her rural constituents while bringing social justice and...
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Gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy has a history of standing up for others — prior to entering state politics, she has served as a public defender. In seeking Virginia’s top executive position, she promises to continue doing...
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Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker admits to dispersing gift cards of up to $25 to community members who have participated in local government solutions and discussions. The gifts, meant to compensate people for their time and resources, have...
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Brian Pinkston, current vice chair of Charlottesville’s local Democratic party, wasn’t sure if he was going to seek a city council seat again after unsuccessfully running in 2019. Now, in doing so, he still sees a lot...
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Just when Charlottesville School Board member Juandiego Wade thought he would soon be finished with local politics, the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to remain in public service — and now he is seeking to serve from a...
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As 2021 has so far ushered in a new presidential administration— and locally, Charlottesville has a new city manager at the helm— the year will also contain several local and state-level elections. With the weight of the impact of...
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