Early voting on an important constitutional amendment begins today
Virginia voters will decide whether to allow state lawmakers to redraw the congressional district map ahead of this year’s election.
Valley Link seeks community input on proposed transmission line route through central Virginia
If approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the 765-kilovolt line would span 115 miles through as many as nine counties from Campbell to Culpeper, and would have towers as tall as the Statue of Liberty.
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The first step to creating our shared future is imagining it.
For Charlottesville Tomorrow’s 20th anniversary, we are inviting central Virginians to share their visions for the next 20 years.
2026 Central Virginia Voter Guide
Your guide with information to help you decide who you want to represent you. It covers all eligible races in 11 central Virginia counties and the City of Charlottesville.
What will Albemarle County spend its money on this coming fiscal year? Find out at upcoming public hearings and town halls
Community members can hear about the county’s revenue outlook, projects and priorities, starting with a public hearing on March 4.
Help shape the future of fire and emergency services in Charlottesville
Residents are invited to share insights and identify priorities for the Charlottesville Fire Department at a March 4 town hall.
The Big Stories
How Virginia’s re-entry system fails formerly incarcerated women — even when they do everything right
Jessica Cook, a single mother from Charlottesville, did everything the court asked. Her life shows how fragile “success” can be after incarceration for women.
Madison County residents demand stronger action after School Board member said Muslims ‘hate America’ and ‘will kill us when given the opportunity’
“He’s been known for making comments for years, so I feel like if they really wanted to find a solution, they would’ve solved it a long time ago and not waited until his term was almost over,” said 2025 Madison County High School graduate Willa Lewis.
From bake sales to big checks, this is how the tiny town of Gordonsville raised millions for a new swimming pool and park
Along the way, the project pushed Gordonsville to reckon with the pool’s segregated past — and gave the town a chance to rebuild something more inclusive in its place.
UVA’s deal with DOJ avoids monetary fines, but lawyers and faculty say it comes at a steep cost
“The underlying theme of what’s happening is that they’re trying to exclude voices and ideas,” Chris Ford, a contracts lawyer and UVA alumnus, said.
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FIRST PERSON
With the season’s first snow came hateful speech for this Charlottesville resident
Brianna Patten writes about why she doesn’t trust the institutions meant to protect us — and what she worries about for the future.
Listen: She left Yogaville because she says it was a toxic environment
In this First Person Charlottesville podcast episode, former Yogaville resident Brianna Patten speaks up — and helps others do the same.
The inaugural Trans Futures Conference is coming to Charlottesville. Charley Burton explains why this is the right place to host it
We need a community where Black, white, brown, non-binary, trans masculine, trans feminine and allies come together for a common cause, writes Burton.
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