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I am so proud of our work at the Blue Ridge Community Bail Fund
Please share and donate if you can.
We provide nothing less than freedom.
blueridgebailfund.org/donate
Please share and donate if you can.
We provide nothing less than freedom.
blueridgebailfund.org/donate
December 4, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I am so proud of our work at the Blue Ridge Community Bail Fund
Please share and donate if you can.
We provide nothing less than freedom.
blueridgebailfund.org/donate
Please share and donate if you can.
We provide nothing less than freedom.
blueridgebailfund.org/donate
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This is major. If you know anything about Shiloh/Erik's whereabouts for the last 13 years, please contact the Charlottesville Police Department.
Sage's family deserves closure. Her beloved grandmother has died, and her aunt was murdered by a serial killer. Help this family get the answers they need
Sage's family deserves closure. Her beloved grandmother has died, and her aunt was murdered by a serial killer. Help this family get the answers they need
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is major. If you know anything about Shiloh/Erik's whereabouts for the last 13 years, please contact the Charlottesville Police Department.
Sage's family deserves closure. Her beloved grandmother has died, and her aunt was murdered by a serial killer. Help this family get the answers they need
Sage's family deserves closure. Her beloved grandmother has died, and her aunt was murdered by a serial killer. Help this family get the answers they need
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RESULTS! ARE! COMING! IN!
You too can be a giant nerd by following along here: enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/publ...
You too can be a giant nerd by following along here: enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/publ...
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
RESULTS! ARE! COMING! IN!
You too can be a giant nerd by following along here: enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/publ...
You too can be a giant nerd by following along here: enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/publ...
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With his civil rights activism, Mr. Williams gave so much to the Charlottesville community and to the nation. May we follow in his footsteps. www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
Eugene Williams, lifelong Charlottesville activist, dies at 97
The Black civil rights leader advocated for integration in schools, fair housing.
www.vpm.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
With his civil rights activism, Mr. Williams gave so much to the Charlottesville community and to the nation. May we follow in his footsteps. www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
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Cville folks - does anyone have an updated list of current food pantries in the area. Not the food banks, but the food pantries that can be accessed as needed.
There is a little food pantry in front of the Presbyterian church on Angus Rd, Church of Our Savior on Rio has one, any more ideas?
There is a little food pantry in front of the Presbyterian church on Angus Rd, Church of Our Savior on Rio has one, any more ideas?
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Cville folks - does anyone have an updated list of current food pantries in the area. Not the food banks, but the food pantries that can be accessed as needed.
There is a little food pantry in front of the Presbyterian church on Angus Rd, Church of Our Savior on Rio has one, any more ideas?
There is a little food pantry in front of the Presbyterian church on Angus Rd, Church of Our Savior on Rio has one, any more ideas?
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School board candidate forum… let’s goooo
October 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
School board candidate forum… let’s goooo
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ACTION FOR CVILLE RESIDENTS: email SchoolBoard@charlottesvilleschools.org & council@charlottesville.gov
Tell them you oppose the City paying a significant amount for police in schools while school support staff earn $20K-$30K LESS per year than a living wage. *Prioritize paying a living wage*
Tell them you oppose the City paying a significant amount for police in schools while school support staff earn $20K-$30K LESS per year than a living wage. *Prioritize paying a living wage*
September 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
ACTION FOR CVILLE RESIDENTS: email SchoolBoard@charlottesvilleschools.org & council@charlottesville.gov
Tell them you oppose the City paying a significant amount for police in schools while school support staff earn $20K-$30K LESS per year than a living wage. *Prioritize paying a living wage*
Tell them you oppose the City paying a significant amount for police in schools while school support staff earn $20K-$30K LESS per year than a living wage. *Prioritize paying a living wage*
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Union work is hard and frustrating a lot of days, but we had two big wins today including the reduction of police officers from 4 to 2 and the reversal of a classist work day policy. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
September 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Union work is hard and frustrating a lot of days, but we had two big wins today including the reduction of police officers from 4 to 2 and the reversal of a classist work day policy. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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If you cannot show up in person, here is the zoom registration link: charlottesvilleschools.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
If you cannot show up in person, here is the zoom registration link: charlottesvilleschools.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
September 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
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For reasons why I should receive your support, visit: zyahnabryantforccs.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
For reasons why I should receive your support, visit: zyahnabryantforccs.com
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Rn 225 years ago, an enslaved blacksmith named Gabriel was planning a revolt against the "merchant class" of VA. He recruited through central VA & tidewater, even as far west as Cville. At night they fashioned old farm implements into swords & pikes after long working days being forcibly enslaved.
Gabriel's Conspiracy (1800) - Encyclopedia Virginia
Background Slave Uprising in Saint-Domingue During the 1790s many white Virginians believed that living conditions for enslaved people had improved since the (1775–1783). Governor said as much in hi...
encyclopediavirginia.org
August 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Rn 225 years ago, an enslaved blacksmith named Gabriel was planning a revolt against the "merchant class" of VA. He recruited through central VA & tidewater, even as far west as Cville. At night they fashioned old farm implements into swords & pikes after long working days being forcibly enslaved.
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Digging up some stuff on local wildfires today & remembered theres a childs account of a large wildfire on Old Rag Mountain in the Columbia Speech Lab recordings from the early 1930s. Virginia really does have some remarkable accents, esp in the rural communities near the Chesapeake/mountain areas.
August 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Digging up some stuff on local wildfires today & remembered theres a childs account of a large wildfire on Old Rag Mountain in the Columbia Speech Lab recordings from the early 1930s. Virginia really does have some remarkable accents, esp in the rural communities near the Chesapeake/mountain areas.
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If you are a teacher K-12 and have a wish list for supplies for the school year for your classroom, please tag me so I can amplify your list. We used to do this on the old site and people usually responded very well.
August 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If you are a teacher K-12 and have a wish list for supplies for the school year for your classroom, please tag me so I can amplify your list. We used to do this on the old site and people usually responded very well.
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Our friends at The Haven have put out a request for supplies.
Please take a minute to see what they need and consider supporting The Haven and our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
mailchi.mp/thehaven/sto...
Please take a minute to see what they need and consider supporting The Haven and our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
mailchi.mp/thehaven/sto...
Stock the Shelter!
mailchi.mp
July 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our friends at The Haven have put out a request for supplies.
Please take a minute to see what they need and consider supporting The Haven and our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
mailchi.mp/thehaven/sto...
Please take a minute to see what they need and consider supporting The Haven and our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
mailchi.mp/thehaven/sto...
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Happy Contract Day to CCS licensed staff! Cheers to a significant raise, protected planning time, a guaranteed lunch break, and limits on work outside of contract hours among other things! #Unionstrong
July 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Contract Day to CCS licensed staff! Cheers to a significant raise, protected planning time, a guaranteed lunch break, and limits on work outside of contract hours among other things! #Unionstrong
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1/ Over the past several days, my better half and I have been talking about what a new UVA could mean for Charlottesville, the city that raised us and that we know so well.
July 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
1/ Over the past several days, my better half and I have been talking about what a new UVA could mean for Charlottesville, the city that raised us and that we know so well.
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If you’re looking to learn more about Charlottesville political history, @rankedchoiceva.org has a series of posts on block voting, ranked choice voting, the pros and cons of wards, and fair representation www.rankedchoiceva.org/news/from-wa...
From Wards to Winner-Take-All in Charlottesville
Why block voting spread across the country, especially in the Jim Crow South.
www.rankedchoiceva.org
June 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If you’re looking to learn more about Charlottesville political history, @rankedchoiceva.org has a series of posts on block voting, ranked choice voting, the pros and cons of wards, and fair representation www.rankedchoiceva.org/news/from-wa...
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“The University’s intentional actions have directly harmed students in Charlottesville’s public schools. It is time for the University to enter into substantive conversations with City Hall and CCS to mitigate the damage done by the University.”
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
PAYNE: U.Va.’s acquisition of the FEI directly harms the children of Charlottesville
The Department of Education rescinded its award to CCS and gave the FEI property to the University instead.
www.cavalierdaily.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
“The University’s intentional actions have directly harmed students in Charlottesville’s public schools. It is time for the University to enter into substantive conversations with City Hall and CCS to mitigate the damage done by the University.”
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
They call them amusement parks because in olden times people amused themselves by waiting in a line all day.
May 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
They call them amusement parks because in olden times people amused themselves by waiting in a line all day.
Join teachers, parents, UVA staff and community members on Thursday to protest the FEI decision!
May 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
UVA steals from Cville children
BREAKING: The Federal Executive Institute is no longer going to Charlottesville City Schools and instead will go to UVA.
This is a developing story and if you have thoughts, reach out to me or @hannahdavisreid.bsky.social!
This is a developing story and if you have thoughts, reach out to me or @hannahdavisreid.bsky.social!
May 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
UVA steals from Cville children
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Early voting starts tomorrow for Charlottesville's first ranked choice election. Check out what's on the ballot and how you can vote.
Filling Out Your Ballot | Charlottesville City Council
Charlottesville will use ranked choice voting to nominate candidates for City Council on June 17, 2025. Learn about filling out your ranked choice ballot.
www.rankedchoiceva.org
May 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Early voting starts tomorrow for Charlottesville's first ranked choice election. Check out what's on the ballot and how you can vote.
