More than a month after Zamma Corporation’s sudden closure, many former employees are still without jobs — or answers
The Orange-based vinyl and laminate molding plant shut down without warning on March 2, leaving workers struggling to adapt to the abrupt transition in a difficult job market.
Charlottesville City School Board to host work session on School Resource Officers on April 16
Some parents, teachers and advocacy groups have asked the Board to reconsider its March 2025 decision to bring police officers back to city schools.
She spent 18 years in central Virginia prisons — and wants the world to know that incarcerated mothers matter
Candace Williams tells her story of being a woman in prison and the challenges of getting out.
In the wake of Centra’s Farmville maternity care closure, some families say the risk to have more kids might be too high
“It’s a disincentive for folks to want to move here, and to have families here,” said Susie Thomas, a lead pastor at Farmville United Methodist Church.
‘Can I Talk to You Cville’ returns for 13th event, focusing on Black health and wellness
The free event on April 14 offers expert panels, small group discussions and on-site health screenings.
From Substack and Facebook to cafés and libraries, residents get information from many places — but rarely local news outlets, says new report
Charlottesville Inclusive Media and the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation worked with independent researchers to survey central Virginians. Here’s what they found.
A new low-barrier shelter in Charlottesville is beginning to take shape. Here’s what it could mean for the community
The proposed shelter on Holiday Drive could include a day shelter, overnight shelter and services to help guests get into housing, all under one roof.
Help shape the Central Virginia Voter Guide while your kids vote for ‘Mayor of the Hop’ this Saturday
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Voter Guide team will join the festivities at the First Easter Bash at Tonsler Park.
After student takeover, historic Elliewood bookstore shifts toward community-centered mission
Now operating as Ginkgo Bookshop, the former Heartwood Books plans to host free events, book clubs and more to strengthen ties between the university and local residents.
Charlottesville Tomorrow welcomes community leaders as new members of the Board of Directors
Barbara Kessler transitions to her position as chair of the Board of Directors, while Claudine Ebeid, Amel Gorani and Shilpa Davé join as board members.
Charlottesville parents, teachers and activists ask for revote on school resource officers
The School Board has moved ahead with an agreement with the Charlottesville Police Department, but said it will devote an April work session to ‘further discussion’ of the matter.
City of Charlottesville completes first of regular planned cleanups at Rivanna River encampment
Plus, the city’s Police Civilian Oversight Board finally secures independent counsel.
After two years without independent counsel, Charlottesville’s police oversight board has an attorney to represent its interests to the city
New counsel will review suggested ordinance changes that will shape the Board’s role before a planned meeting with City Council.
Charlottesville city officials promise not to displace unhoused community members during an encampment cleanup effort this week
Citing public health, safety and environmental concerns, city staff and a local landscaping company will clean up trash and install portable toilets and sharps disposal containers at the site Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.
In Orange and Louisa, residents and public officials voice concerns over proposed Valley Link transmission line
Residents are speaking out about potential negative impacts on homes and farmland, and many local governments are finding their influence is limited, as the fate of the project rests with state regulators.
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