Anastasiia Carrier
@anacarrier.bsky.social
Covering public health and safety for Charlottesville Tomorrow. Motivational listener. Occasional freelancer with words in Politico Mag, Insider, PassBlue & more
I dug into gun violence in one corner of Charlottesville — and how the community fought to bring it down. The story is out now!
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.
Residents used to compare these Charlottesville blocks to a war zone — this is how the community turned it around
Residents and community leaders say the Central Virginia Violence Interrupters is one organization that helped make the neighborhood safer. Now, with shrinking budgets and fewer staff, they’re unsure…
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October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I dug into gun violence in one corner of Charlottesville — and how the community fought to bring it down. The story is out now!
Reposted by Anastasiia Carrier
Al Pola, who resigned from the Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board last month, told the City Council that flawed ordinance and other challenges have made it nearly impossible for the board to fulfill its mission. www.cvilletomorrow.org/half-of-char...
Half of Charlottesville's Police Civilian Oversight Board has resigned, and some say it's time to start over
The current board asks too much of unpaid part-time volunteers, many of whom may not realize how demanding the role can be, explained Inez Gonzalez, the PCOB's executive director.
www.cvilletomorrow.org
July 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Al Pola, who resigned from the Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board last month, told the City Council that flawed ordinance and other challenges have made it nearly impossible for the board to fulfill its mission. www.cvilletomorrow.org/half-of-char...
Reposted by Anastasiia Carrier
In Charlottesville, both The Salvation Army and PACEM, which are typically open only overnight, operated continuously to keep guests out of the freezing weather. This was partly because the snow made roads impassable.
This is how some of Charlottesville's unhoused folks are living through the Arctic blast
"I don't like to deal with shelters, because I'm not a groupie," said Alex. "But this time, I didn't have a choice."
www.cvilletomorrow.org
January 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In Charlottesville, both The Salvation Army and PACEM, which are typically open only overnight, operated continuously to keep guests out of the freezing weather. This was partly because the snow made roads impassable.
This brilliantly reported and written story is a wild, captivating read. Highly recommend!
This story--about two families whose embryos were switched in an IVF mix-up--was a privilege to report and write for the @nytimes.com . Their grace and generosity in the face of an impossible situation moves me to no end: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/m...
An I.V.F. Mixup, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice
Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:14 PM
This brilliantly reported and written story is a wild, captivating read. Highly recommend!