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City Council expresses support for creating a 10,000 square foot community garden in Booker T. Washington Park

by Erin O'Hare September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Now officials must work with Cultivate Charlottesville to make it happen.

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Posted inHow we learn

Albemarle finds school bus seats for hundreds of students, though more continue waiting

by Tamica Jean-Charles September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Albemarle County Public Schools says they have 11 bus drivers in training to fill in the last of the routes, but did not say when they’ll be on the road.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Charlottesville shares updated draft zoning ordinance. It’s 400 pages long.

by Erin O'Hare August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Community members can comment on it during a Sept. 14 Planning Commission meeting.

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Planning Commission recommends Cherry Avenue development to City Council

by Erin O'Hare August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

In the coming months, Council will hold a public hearing and vote

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After six years of work, Charlottesville’s proposed new zoning ordinance is about to be reviewed by the Planning Commission

by Erin O'Hare August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

This is the final step before the controversial new ordinance, which massively increases allowable housing density, goes before City Council.

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Dairy Market’s developer will hold community meeting Tuesday night about proposed expansion

by Jessie Higgins July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Charlottesville requires developers to hold community meetings before they can apply for a permit with the city — so this is part of Stony Point Development Group’s application process.

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Youngkin prioritizes parents’ choices in newly finalized transgender student policies

by Tamica Jean-Charles July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Local school districts create their own policies, but are expected to be guided by statewide model policies.

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If you have questions for Charlottesville’s new City Manager, email them by noon on Thursday

by Angilee Shah July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

The city is hosting a ‘town hall’ Thursday evening, but only taking pre-screened questions it receives ahead of time.

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Wildfire smoke is back, but this time it’s not as severe and won’t stick around

by Erin O'Hare July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

But poor air quality could be a recurring problem for the rest of the summer, depending on Canadian wildfires and weather patterns.

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Charlottesville is about to have (yet another) new city manager

Woman in red blouse smiling, trees and building behind her. by Eileen Goode July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Charlottesville has had five city managers since 2017 — and it will announce the recently selected sixth hire, on Thursday.

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