Information Charlottesville
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This is one of two outlets run by Town Crier Productions, a one-person information outlet that seeks to put out as much information out about local and regional government as possible. Longtime Charlottesville journalist Sean Tubbs is the person behind it.
Tomorrow the Virginia Senate will take up an amendment to the state Constitution to allow for a one-time Congressional redistricting to counter efforts elsewhere. Here's my most recent story which includes an audio component.
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Constitutional amendment for Virginia redistricting passes House, awaits action in Senate
If approved by the Senate, a referendum would be held next spring.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Tomorrow the Virginia Senate will take up an amendment to the state Constitution to allow for a one-time Congressional redistricting to counter efforts elsewhere. Here's my most recent story which includes an audio component.
infocville.com/2025/10/31/c...
infocville.com/2025/10/31/c...
Today is the anniversary of the War of the Worlds broadcast on Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre of the Air.
A few years ago, @wtjuradio.bsky.social did their own version as a tribute. Take a listen!
www.wtju.net/wtju-adapted...
A few years ago, @wtjuradio.bsky.social did their own version as a tribute. Take a listen!
www.wtju.net/wtju-adapted...
WTJU has adapted "War of the Worlds" for modern-day Charlottesville. You're welcome. - WTJU 91.1 FM
This year, enjoy a special Halloween treat courtesy of WTJU: an adaptation of the original 1938 CBS radio broadcast of “The War of the Worlds,” by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater. The original CB...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today is the anniversary of the War of the Worlds broadcast on Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre of the Air.
A few years ago, @wtjuradio.bsky.social did their own version as a tribute. Take a listen!
www.wtju.net/wtju-adapted...
A few years ago, @wtjuradio.bsky.social did their own version as a tribute. Take a listen!
www.wtju.net/wtju-adapted...
The Virginia General Assembly is in session to consider a Constitutional amendment proposed by Democrats to allow redrawing of Congressional maps in response to Republican redistricting in advance of 2026 election. Here's my first set of stories, as well as audio.
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Virginia General Assembly has begun consideration of Congressional redistricting during special session
The first of several stories documenting the attempt redistricting in Virginia
infocville.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Virginia General Assembly is in session to consider a Constitutional amendment proposed by Democrats to allow redrawing of Congressional maps in response to Republican redistricting in advance of 2026 election. Here's my first set of stories, as well as audio.
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infocville.com/2025/10/29/v...
Earlier this month, Charlottesville's Board of Architectural Review narrowly approved design for a security fence at 530 East Main Street that will need a special exception from City Council. infocville.com/2025/10/29/c...
Charlottesville design panel approves design for fence that will need approval from City Council
The structures are not allowed by-right in Downtown zoning
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October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Earlier this month, Charlottesville's Board of Architectural Review narrowly approved design for a security fence at 530 East Main Street that will need a special exception from City Council. infocville.com/2025/10/29/c...
Though Charlottesville's Development Code was briefly on pause in the summer of 2025, plans kept getting drawn up for approval by staff. The latest is a 16-unit building proposed for 1906 Stadium Road near Scott Stadium.
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Plan filed for 16 units on Stadium Road lot
This is one of three “major development plans” submitted to Charlottesville’s Department of Neighborhood Services Development in October 2025
infocville.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Though Charlottesville's Development Code was briefly on pause in the summer of 2025, plans kept getting drawn up for approval by staff. The latest is a 16-unit building proposed for 1906 Stadium Road near Scott Stadium.
infocville.com/2025/10/29/p...
infocville.com/2025/10/29/p...
Two out of four Supervisor races in Louisa County are contested this year. A brief preview.
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Two contested Supervisor races in Louisa County
There are two people on the ballot in both the Mineral and Mountain Road districts
infocville.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Two out of four Supervisor races in Louisa County are contested this year. A brief preview.
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infocville.com/2025/10/29/t...
The General Assembly convenes today for a special session that is expected to be about redistricting. I'm going to use this account today boost the signal for stories about this process. First up, Radio IQ.
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Virginia Republicans prep for redistricting fight
Any delays in the process could stymie the effort in the end.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The General Assembly convenes today for a special session that is expected to be about redistricting. I'm going to use this account today boost the signal for stories about this process. First up, Radio IQ.
www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
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The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt a Comprehensive Plan that's been in the works for 4 years. A change was made at the last minute to alter the land use designation for a key property in the county's western urban neighborhood.
Read or listen!
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Read or listen!
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Albemarle Supervisors set to adopt AC44 on Wednesday night after public hearing
Albemarle Supervisors last updated the Comprehensive Plan in June 2015
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October 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt a Comprehensive Plan that's been in the works for 4 years. A change was made at the last minute to alter the land use designation for a key property in the county's western urban neighborhood.
Read or listen!
infocville.com/2025/10/15/a...
Read or listen!
infocville.com/2025/10/15/a...
This evening, the Charlottesville Planning Commission will hold a listening session to get feedback on how the new Development Code is working. A brief preview:
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Charlottesville PC to hear special exception request, provide feedback on minor zoning amendments
A listening session will offer the chance for builders and developers to make comments on the new zoning code and other land use rules
infocville.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This evening, the Charlottesville Planning Commission will hold a listening session to get feedback on how the new Development Code is working. A brief preview:
infocville.com/2025/10/14/c...
infocville.com/2025/10/14/c...
Today the economic development authorities for Albemarle County and Charlottesville will have a joint meeting at 4 p.m. They'll hear more about regional plans to create an Innovation Corridor from Fauquier to Charlottesville. infocville.com/2025/10/14/a...
Albemarle and Charlottesville economic groups to learn more about CVPED’s Innovation Corridor
The two economic development authorities will hear from their counterparts at the regional level
infocville.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today the economic development authorities for Albemarle County and Charlottesville will have a joint meeting at 4 p.m. They'll hear more about regional plans to create an Innovation Corridor from Fauquier to Charlottesville. infocville.com/2025/10/14/a...
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors meet today as well and will get information on water capacity for a 309 acres of publicly-owned land, a report on how Nelson is using the regional jail, and an update on a potential sister city.
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Nelson Supervisors to get update on feasibility of well for Larkin property
Nelson County owns 309 acres of land near the high school
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October 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors meet today as well and will get information on water capacity for a 309 acres of publicly-owned land, a report on how Nelson is using the regional jail, and an update on a potential sister city.
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The Greene County Board of Supervisors meets tonight and one item on the agenda is action on a rezoning request near the intersection of U.S. 29 / U.S. 33. A vote was delayed in August after concerns about displacement at a nearby mobile home community.
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Greene Supervisors to take action on Route 33 Holdings rezoning after August deferral
One person expressed concerns about whether residents of a mobile home community would be displaced
infocville.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Greene County Board of Supervisors meets tonight and one item on the agenda is action on a rezoning request near the intersection of U.S. 29 / U.S. 33. A vote was delayed in August after concerns about displacement at a nearby mobile home community.
infocville.com/2025/10/14/g...
infocville.com/2025/10/14/g...
I've been neglecting posting here but as I try to figure out my radio show this week, here's one recent C-Ville Weekly article about development in Charlottesville.
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Riverbend Development files plans for 33-unit apartment building at site of old church - C-VILLE Weekly
Riverbend Development intends to use Charlottesville’s new development code to bring as many as 239 apartments to an area of the city that street signs refer to as Downtown Belmont. In late September...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I've been neglecting posting here but as I try to figure out my radio show this week, here's one recent C-Ville Weekly article about development in Charlottesville.
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For the first time in 18 months, the newsletter and podcast versions are fused together. That gives you a choice of how you want to consume three stories with one being an update on climate action initiatives in Albemarle County.
September 30, 2025: Albemarle Supervisors briefed on climate action initiatives, FY2026 spending
Plus: Albemarle and Charlottesville are preparing for the 2026 General Assembly
communityengagement.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
For the first time in 18 months, the newsletter and podcast versions are fused together. That gives you a choice of how you want to consume three stories with one being an update on climate action initiatives in Albemarle County.
What's in the Comprehensive Plan? This long story summarizes the four parts using audio from an August 26, 2025 work session. There are about 117,000 people in Albemarle and a very, very small fraction have participated in the creation of what planning staff call AC44.
You can listen, too!
You can listen, too!
Albemarle Planning Commission to hold public hearing on county’s draft Comprehensive Plan on September 30
The Comprehensive Plan is the overarching policy document for Albemarle County and has not been updated since 2015.
infocville.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What's in the Comprehensive Plan? This long story summarizes the four parts using audio from an August 26, 2025 work session. There are about 117,000 people in Albemarle and a very, very small fraction have participated in the creation of what planning staff call AC44.
You can listen, too!
You can listen, too!
Don't forget the Loop de Ville is tomorrow with different skill level options. Here's one of a couple preview stories I did, but I also want to know if you'll be out there?
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Loop De Ville coming up on September 27
Organizers request that you register if you’re planning on making the circuit or taking any of the smaller tours
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September 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Don't forget the Loop de Ville is tomorrow with different skill level options. Here's one of a couple preview stories I did, but I also want to know if you'll be out there?
infocville.com/2025/09/19/l...
infocville.com/2025/09/19/l...
The Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology is under construction and its first director is hoping it will help create a new generation of medicine. Economic development officials are hoping for jobs. One of my stories in this week's C-Ville Weekly.
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Manning Institute of Biotechnology director outlines hope for creating new medicines - C-VILLE Weekly
The skyline above the Fontaine Research Park temporarily includes two cranes as construction continues on projects such as the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology. Last spring, the inst...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology is under construction and its first director is hoping it will help create a new generation of medicine. Economic development officials are hoping for jobs. One of my stories in this week's C-Ville Weekly.
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c-ville.com/manning-inst...
Tomorrow, the State Review Board of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will consider two nominations from Louisa County for the National Register of Historic Places. Read my story, sure, but read the nomination forms for the full story for each.
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Bright Hope Baptist Church in Louisa County up for landmark consideration
The State Review Board of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will take up the nomination at its meeting on September 18
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September 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Tomorrow, the State Review Board of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will consider two nominations from Louisa County for the National Register of Historic Places. Read my story, sure, but read the nomination forms for the full story for each.
infocville.com/2025/09/17/b...
infocville.com/2025/09/17/b...
This story on Information Charlottesville combines two different stories that went out in the newsletter on the future of Oak Lawn. Even though I'm just one person, I think like a full-fledged information outlet.
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UVA Finance and full BOV sign off on lease and possible sale of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville City Schools
One of the next steps will be a feasibility study into the property, building off a previous one conducted by UVA that was published this summer
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September 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This story on Information Charlottesville combines two different stories that went out in the newsletter on the future of Oak Lawn. Even though I'm just one person, I think like a full-fledged information outlet.
infocville.com/2025/09/17/u...
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The University of Virginia Buildings and Grounds Committee today will review a new design for the proposed Center for the Arts. There's also a new name for the Federal Executive Institute. More in this preview of the meeting.
September 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The University of Virginia Buildings and Grounds Committee today will review a new design for the proposed Center for the Arts. There's also a new name for the Federal Executive Institute. More in this preview of the meeting.
Six stories today including the potential of UVA leasing a Fifeville property to Charlottesville City Schools. communityengagement.substack.com/p/september-...
September 9, 2025: University of Virginia considering leasing Oak Lawn to Charlottesville City Schools
Plus: The Greene County Board of Supervisors to formally oppose new entrance from U.S. 33 to new development
communityengagement.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Six stories today including the potential of UVA leasing a Fifeville property to Charlottesville City Schools. communityengagement.substack.com/p/september-...
There's been no confirmation yet, but two Richmond-based publications have reported AstraZeneca is looking to build a manufacturing center in Albemarle. The new economic development strategic plan certainly lays framework for such an outcome.
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Will Albemarle land an AstraZeneca pharmaceutical factory? - C-VILLE Weekly
In July, officials with the British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca announced they would be investing $50 billion in the United States for new factories and research centers. According to a press rele...
c-ville.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
There's been no confirmation yet, but two Richmond-based publications have reported AstraZeneca is looking to build a manufacturing center in Albemarle. The new economic development strategic plan certainly lays framework for such an outcome.
c-ville.com/will-albemar...
c-ville.com/will-albemar...
There's a race this Sunday at Foxfield to raise funds for prostate cancer research. More on the Bill Steers 5K in this story. infocville.com/2025/09/04/5...
5K race happening on Sunday to raise money for prostate cancer research
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lives and early detection can increase survival rates
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September 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
There's a race this Sunday at Foxfield to raise funds for prostate cancer research. More on the Bill Steers 5K in this story. infocville.com/2025/09/04/5...
Today's newsletter begins with a long account of City Council's decision of an ordinance that they developed in "two two one" meetings with Charlottesville City Police Chief Michael Kochis. Audio version will be out later this week.
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Charlottesville City Council tables consideration of ordinance to ban camping on public property, wants progress report on low-barrier shelter
Plus: A race to raise money for prostate cancer research happens this Sunday
communityengagement.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today's newsletter begins with a long account of City Council's decision of an ordinance that they developed in "two two one" meetings with Charlottesville City Police Chief Michael Kochis. Audio version will be out later this week.
communityengagement.substack.com/p/charlottes...
communityengagement.substack.com/p/charlottes...
An experiment in this week's podcast as I have three small story segments that preview ones I'll flesh out between now and Monday. And then the usual archival stuff.
Also experiment interstitials!
Definitely not public radio, but sorta.
Also experiment interstitials!
Definitely not public radio, but sorta.
Podcast for August 30, 2025: City Council to take up camping and storage ban; Virginia Senate panel fails to confirm four appointees to UVA Board of Visitors
Plus: Albemarle Supervisors vote 5 to 1 to approve special use permit for private school on Dudley Mountain Road
communityengagement.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
An experiment in this week's podcast as I have three small story segments that preview ones I'll flesh out between now and Monday. And then the usual archival stuff.
Also experiment interstitials!
Definitely not public radio, but sorta.
Also experiment interstitials!
Definitely not public radio, but sorta.