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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 3d ago

Jennifer Grant arrived to pack up her tent and found that many of her belongings had been stolen. "It's okay, it’s okay," she sobbed, attempting to soothe herself as a friend rubbed her back. "It's only material things. It’s only material things."

'Most people won't know what happened here': stories of loss and uncertainty emerge after Free Bridge encampment clearing

While the clearing of the Free Bridge encampment may have appeared orderly, residents reported stolen belongings and some lost everything they owned in a fire.

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Angilee Shah@angshah.bsky.social · 2w ago

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

Labor Tech Research Network@labortechresearchnetwork.org · 2w ago

🗓️ 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

Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2w ago

When a community like Farmville loses access to maternal health care, it can have dire consequences. An increase in travel time for obstetric services means a higher risk of negative health outcomes, from preterm births to death.

Rural Virginia communities face real and lingering consequences from labor and delivery unit closures

Mothers and their children are at greater risk for negative health outcomes as their access to care shrinks in central Virginia and across the country.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2w ago

"I'll talk to people that have lived in Orange all their lives and they say, 'Oh, I didn't know y'all were here,' and we've been here since 1983. So, we'd like to get the word out that we're here to help," said Laurie Herndon, a board member and office manager at Love Outreach Food Pantry.

Town more than doubles this year's funding for two Orange food pantries as need grows

"Right now, the high cost of food, the high cost of gas, living expenses — everything has contributed because now we have more people depending on us to feed their families," Good Samaritan Program…

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 3w ago

"We're not getting heard," encampment resident Jennifer Grant told city officials during the Charlottesville City Council meeting on Aug. 3. "We’re not getting answers to our questions."

Free Bridge encampment residents say they're still in the dark as city's Sept. 1 deadline nears

With two weeks to go, Charlottesville does not yet have a clear path for opening an emergency shelter space for the unhoused people who will be displaced.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 4w ago

Have an opinion on whether or not Orange should keep its one-year term limit for mayor? You can share your thoughts at the next Orange Town Council meeting, which is on Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.

Why Orange has Virginia's shortest mayoral term — and why that may change

Residents are encouraged to give their input on whether to lengthen the term to two years during Orange Town Council's next meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.

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

En español: Una abogada de inmigración local comparte información actualizada sobre ir a la corte de inmigración.

¿Le preocupa ir a la corte por miedo a ICE? Esto es lo que una abogada local de inmigración quiere que la comunidad sepa

Un abogado de inmigración de Charlottesville responde a las preguntas frecuentes sobre los arrestos del ICE en los tribunales, las audiencias judiciales y cómo las familias pueden prepararse para…

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

In the latest First Person, Richard Aguilar describes the transformation of Southwood and the flourishing of Latino communities in Charlottesville — plus recent threats to this progress.

From housing to small businesses to vibrant culture, here's what Richard Aguilar wants you to know about his community

The stories of Southwood, of thriving Latino-owned businesses and vibrant festivals, are not just isolated victories, writes Aguilar.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It used to be rare for immigration judges to be fired, Anam Petit told Charlottesville Tomorrow. “You would have never heard of an immigration judge being fired without cause,” she said.

'The worst it has ever been': Virginia immigration lawyers, former immigration judges warn of a court system in crisis

Attorneys and former judges say mass firings, political pressure and sweeping policy changes have made it harder than ever for immigrants to receive a fair hearing.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“Wow!” said Sherida, who uses the library occasionally and asked to be identified by her first name only for privacy. “That’s a lot less stress if, down the road, you find a book you thought you’d brought back.”

Farewell, fines — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library to drop overdue fees for most items starting July 1

"If overdue fines are keeping them from walking through the door, we want to remove that barrier," said JMRL director David Plunkett. "That's the whole point."

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

After two large-scale immigration raids conducted jointly by ICE and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on May 14 and June 23, some Central Virginia residents plan to attend the next Greene County Board of Supervisors to express their views.

Planning to speak out about Greene County's ICE partnership? Here's what the Board of Supervisors can — and can't — do

At the June meeting, many residents expressed concerns about support for budget items related to working with ICE. The Board meets again Tuesday.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Know a Charlottesville-based business or nonprofit that could use a boost? Check out our new Growth & Visibility sponsorship program! Applications are due Monday, August 17.

We're launching a program to boost small businesses and nonprofits — and strengthen independent, local journalism

Organizations can apply for our Growth & Visibility sponsorships, which are supported by the City of Charlottesville, by Monday, August 17.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

On June 23, the Greene County Sheriff's Office and ICE arrested 49 people, according to a statement from an ICE spokesperson. On July 1, a new state law went into effect that bans exactly that kind of local cooperation with ICE.

49 people were arrested in a joint operation between the Greene County Sheriff and ICE, a week before a new state law would have restricted cooperation

The law puts guardrails around local law enforcement cooperation with ICE, and is now being challenged in court.

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Charlottesville Tomorrow@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"I was really happy with the way the citizens of Charlottesville took over the meeting," said John Mason, a retired UVA professor who has lived in Fifeville for 14 years. "It was no longer the developer's meeting."

For Fifeville residents, the fight over a seven-story luxury student housing complex isn't over yet

After finding out that there is no legal mechanism for City Council to re-vote on The Mark, Fifeville residents are exploring their options to continue to advocate for the future of their…

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