Hearing from Kori Price at Descendants Day in Charlottesville and I’m so grateful for her lessons of resiliency. She told one of those stories here: www.cvilletomorrow.org/her-downtown...

Her downtown art exhibit was vandalized. Here's why she's keeping the damage

Photographer Kori Price says that we, as a society, are capable of healing while acknowledging harms of the past and present.

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Really looking forward to this conversation. I love when I get a chance to talk across disciplines to groups of curious and smart people.

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🗓️ Our next speaker event: "Journalism and Tech Labor: Local news in the era of algorithms" on Monday, Aug 31 @ 11:00 am (ET US) Speakers: Angilee Shah, Vanan Murugesan, Orlando Bailey, Lauren Gustus Members, check email for Zoom / Non-members, RSVP to Angelica angelica.martinez.ochoa@gmail.com

Here's a list of cooling centers and air conditioned public buildings that will be open across the region during this week's heat wave, plus some hot weather safety tips.

Where to go to stay cool in central Virginia during this week's extreme heat

As high temperatures and humidity create a dangerous mix, cooling centers are opening up in central Virginia to keep community members safe.

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Strewn along roadways throughout Ruckersville, dozens of abandoned vehicles sat empty Tuesday as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and Greene County Sheriff’s deputies stopped motorists and made arrests across the community. Here's what we know:

ICE and Greene County Sheriff's deputies arrest numerous people in Ruckersville operation

"What will haunt me is that there were so many empty vans and cars on the side of the road from people that they had taken," said attorney Andrew Wilder Young. "That's going to stick with me for the…

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This Thursday, May 21, Neighborhoods Reporter Erin O'Hare will be speaking at "Who's telling your story?", a conversation sponsored by the Virginia Local News Project. Here's how you can join! www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesvi...

Charlottesville Tomorrow housing reporter to speak at a panel on news and nonprofits in Virginia

Hear from our Neighborhoods Reporter Erin O'Hare and other news and nonprofit leaders from across Virginia this Thursday, May 21 in Henrico County.

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Hey Tom Tom Festival-goers in Charlottesville! Don't miss these panels today! www.cvilletomorrow.org/if-you-have-...

If you have a story to tell, you won't want to miss this community conversation at the Tom Tom Festival

Charlottesville Tomorrow is hosting a conversation with some of our strongest local storytellers — and you.

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Confused about what a "yes" or "no" vote means in the Virginia special election on redistricting? You’re not alone.

What does a 'yes' or 'no' vote actually mean in Virginia’s special election on redistricting?

Voters are getting mixed messages. Here’s a clear breakdown.

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Today's the day to vote "yes" or "no" in Virginia’s redistricting referendum.

It's Election Day for Virginia's redistricting referendum

Here's what to know about the referendum — and how to vote.

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"I want to talk to the mother who thinks she's ruined everything, to the woman who hears that voice saying, 'You're just like your mama,' 'Your kids are next,'" writes Candace Williams for First Person. "Cycles are real but so is change. Accountability is painful, but it is powerful."

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.

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This is how we’re celebrating #localnewsday in central Virginia. I’m so grateful for the leadership of my neighbors who are filling the gaps of information here, and I hope we can equip them with the resources they need in the future!

Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

From Substack and Facebook to cafés and libraries, central Virginians get information from many places — but rarely local news outlets, says this new report. Researchers surveyed 316 residents across Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison and Nelson counties.

If you love where you live, find the people who cover it. Find your local newsroom, subscribe, share their work, tell someone why it matters. Our communities are only as informed as the information infrastructure we support. 💛 #LocalNewsDay #Detroit localnewsday.org

Today is #LocalNewsDay! We are looking for 25 donors to support our independent newsroom. At Baltimore Beat, we dig into the stories that shape our city — from City Hall to the neighborhoods other outlets overlook. Support the work today: buff.ly/QQWfzoS

We’ve been sharing stories from @cvilletomorrow.bsky.social that we’ve gotten a lot of community feedback on, and a lot of readers. Here are just a few stories to help you better understand our community in 2025. www.cvilletomorrow.org/newsletter/e...

Editor's choice: Don't miss these 2025 reports

Local news can help us know each other better, and here are four stories that do just that.

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In line to vote? Not sure what a local official actually does, or need more information about the candidates? We've got a great tool to help!

Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Going to polls today? Central Virginia, enter your address to find out what's on your ballot and get information about the candidates and Q&As on the issues you care about. Happy voting! www.cvilletomorrow.org/2025-voter-g...

Our newsroom has been doing critical reporting, guided by what communities tell us is most important to them. Here’s a report not to miss, whether you live here or not.

Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Charlottesville Tomorrow spoke with several mothers across Virginia about what it’s like to seek mental health care for their children. Here are the stories of four mothers.

What does gun violence look like in communities? This is a ground level report by Anastasiia Carrier that illuminates the issue, and how to embrace complexity but also hope.

Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 12mo ago

There were blocks of Prospect Ave. in Charlottesville thatused to be so dangerous that almost every long-term resident who spoke with Charlottesville Tomorrow had a story of gun violence, crime and loss. But, slowly, things started to change.

Immigration attorneys say the Department of Homeland Security is employing a little-used regulation to ignore a judge’s orders to free detainees from a private detention center in Farmville. www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesvi...

Charlottesville asylum seeker wins bond, but DHS refuses to release him

Immigration attorneys say the Department of Homeland Security is employing a little-used regulation to ignore a judge's orders to free detainees.

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What powers do federal immigration officials have? This is a report about what that looks like on the ground, from a private detention center to federal and immigration courts, from @cvilletomorrow.bsky.social www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesvi...

Charlottesville asylum seeker wins bond, but DHS refuses to release him

Immigration attorneys say the Department of Homeland Security is employing a little-used regulation to ignore a judge's orders to free detainees.

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A Spanish-language journalist who lived and worked in Georgia has been deported to El Salvador.

Spanish-language journalist arrested while covering protest near Atlanta deported to El Salvador

A Spanish-language journalist who lived and worked in Georgia has been deported to El Salvador. Mario Guevara was detained in June while covering a protest near Atlanta.

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Come to eat, dance and enjoy community! We are celebrating our 20th anniversary today, with you! www.cvilletomorrow.org/next-20-anni...

Freedom of the press is being challenged through financial pressure, immigration enforcement and other tactics that encourage self censorship. It’s important that we protect our rights to speech and a free press. It’s important that we protect Mario Guevara.

Immigration Court Orders Deportation of Mario Guevara – 285 South

The Spanish language journalist has been in ICE custody for nearly 100 days

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We’ve got the first batch of Q&As up on our 2025 Voter Guide for Central Virginia, in time for the beginning of early voting! Virginia has such a tight election schedule, so the team worked really hard to get information out quickly — with more to come! www.cvilletomorrow.org/2025-voter-g...

2025 Voter Guide for Central Virginia

While 2025 might not have the media blitz of a presidential race, this year's election will have a profound effect on the lives of central Virginia residents.

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I’m really excited about this series. There is so much happening in our community that requires our immediate attention — and we cover as much of it as we can — but I hope this series is an invitation to keep thinking about the future too, about tomorrow.

Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · last yr.

Charles Lewis: “Twenty years from now we will be at a place to where the community trusts its local media. They will have grown to trust their representation is authentic, and that they will be hearing and seeing their stories.” www.cvilletomorrow.org/charles-lewi...

We're honored! “This story pulled to top place in my mind because of the strong model it provides for other news organizations to follow.” www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesvi...

Charlottesville Tomorrow's housing reporting wins the 2025 INN Breaking Barriers

Erin O'Hare's coverage of Carlton Mobile Home Park, Cavalier Crossing and Midway Manor is one of 76 finalists out of 600 nominations from around the country.

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On what it takes to return people wrongfully deported from the U.S. This report is from 2018, by Jay Pickthorn and Tiziana Rinaldi — and is one of the reasons this conversation happening now has been important for years. theworld.org/stories/2018...

When the government wrongly deports people, coming back to the US is almost impossible - The World from PRX

It took 16 years for Herberth Cortez Gaitan to have his asylum case heard, 9 more for him to be deported — and 2 years for him to return to the US after a federal court found that immigration judges h...

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Opportunity at Charlottesville Tomorrow: The News for Democracy intern will learn journalism and communications skills, project management, and how to work with diverse communities and build relationships.

Charlottesville Tomorrow launches new democracy internship program — here's how to apply

Our internships are paid roles and we build our programs to give students, early career professionals, and those looking to change careers a step into the news media industry.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow is relaunching its internship program in 2025, starting with a chance to learn and experience working with our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media. Here's how to apply!

Charlottesville Tomorrow is looking for a creative tech intern to join our community-focused newsroom

If you're passionate about creating engaging digital experiences and want to learn from a forward-thinking news team, this internship is your launchpad.

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“When the bird flu started making rounds in 2022, egg prices really went up,” said baker Christina Martin. “I was like, there is no way I am getting caught up in that because you can raise prices, but what if you can't even get eggs?”

Higher egg prices prompted one Charlottesville baker to shift her business model — here's how she did it

When the bird flu gained traction three years ago, Christina Martin, owner of bakernobakery, hatched a plan to produce her own eggs.

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Please bookmark and share this guide with anyone who might be able to use it! It's a tool to navigate some 100 housing resources in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Charlottesville and Albemarle County Housing Resources Guide

Struggling with housing in Charlottesville or Albemarle County? Here's a tool to find help. Here's a guide to dozens of programs to help with everything from leaky roofs to eviction notices

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Love data and analyzing big sets of information? Put your skills to good use helping build stronger communities in nonprofit news! We've got a new job opening at Charlottesville Tomorrow:

Charlottesville Tomorrow is seeking a dedicated, data management specialist who is ready to turn data into stories

If you believe in the power of numbers to illuminate community issues and drive meaningful change, we want to work with you.

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