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Conversations about how to improve Charlottesville's Downtown Mall have been happening since it opened, nearly 50 years ago. With that anniversary coming up, not everyone agrees on how, or why, the Mall needs to be improved.
Some business owners welcome 'million-dollar clean team' on Downtown Mall, others find it 'dubious'
Some Charlottesville business owners hope that a $1.2 million two-year pilot program for cleaning and ambassador services will help declining foot traffic; others say it could push unhoused folks…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Conversations about how to improve Charlottesville's Downtown Mall have been happening since it opened, nearly 50 years ago. With that anniversary coming up, not everyone agrees on how, or why, the Mall needs to be improved.
With our community's support, Charlottesville Tomorrow is growing! Meet the newest members of our team that are helping us know our own backyards better. www.cvilletomorrow.org/meet-three-n...
Meet three new Charlottesville Tomorrow staff members who are bringing you more local news
We are pleased to introduce public institutions reporter Allie Pitchon, education reporter La Shawn Pagán and data lead Leela Prasad.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With our community's support, Charlottesville Tomorrow is growing! Meet the newest members of our team that are helping us know our own backyards better. www.cvilletomorrow.org/meet-three-n...
Looking for election results for local races in central Virginia? Find them here: www.cvilletomorrow.org/2025-voter-g...
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Looking for election results for local races in central Virginia? Find them here: www.cvilletomorrow.org/2025-voter-g...
What's your vision for the next 20 years in Central Virginia? Heather Hill's is all about the youth. www.cvilletomorrow.org/heather-hill...
Heather Hill wants every kid in Charlottesville to have the opportunity to thrive — not just through private programs
As a parent, community member and former city councilor, Hill wants the city's youngest residents to feel more connected to our community.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What's your vision for the next 20 years in Central Virginia? Heather Hill's is all about the youth. www.cvilletomorrow.org/heather-hill...
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s internship program for 2026 includes a chance to learn critical digital skills and experience working with our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media. Here's more, and how to apply: www.cvilletomorrow.org/were-looking...
We're looking for a paid digital intern who is excited to build better media products for the community
Work with our product team at Charlottesville Tomorrow and our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media to create accessible digital products.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s internship program for 2026 includes a chance to learn critical digital skills and experience working with our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media. Here's more, and how to apply: www.cvilletomorrow.org/were-looking...
Orange County Board of Supervisors District Four: Only Rabe, who is challenging incumbent Crystal Hale, responded to our questionnaire.
Robert Rabe challenges incumbent Supervisor Crystal Hale for District Four seat in Orange County
Only Rabe responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Orange County Board of Supervisors District Four: Only Rabe, who is challenging incumbent Crystal Hale, responded to our questionnaire.
Virginia Governor: Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is running against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently serving as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Only Spanberger responded to our questionnaire.
Two former legislators want to be Virginia's next governor
Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is running against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently serving as Virginia's lieutenant governor. Only Spanberger responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Virginia Governor: Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is running against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently serving as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Only Spanberger responded to our questionnaire.
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are running on very different platforms to be Virginia's Attorney General , but neither responded to our voter questionnaire. Here's a roundup of information about them:
In Virginia’s Attorney General race, candidates vie to be lawyer to the state and have differing opinions on federal intervention
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are running on very different platforms, but neither responded to our voter questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are running on very different platforms to be Virginia's Attorney General , but neither responded to our voter questionnaire. Here's a roundup of information about them:
Virginia House of Delegates District 59: We sent both candidates a Q&A informed by a voter survey. Konopasek replied, Fowler did not.
Buddy Fowler and Scott Konopasek are vying to represent District 59 in the Virginia House of Delegates
We sent both candidates a Q&A informed by a voter survey. Konopasek replied, Fowler did not.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Virginia House of Delegates District 59: We sent both candidates a Q&A informed by a voter survey. Konopasek replied, Fowler did not.
City of Charlottesville Treasurer: Here are Vandever’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses to a voter survey.
Jason Vandever is running unopposed to serve a fourth term as treasurer for the City of Charlottesville
Here are Vandever's answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses to a voter survey.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
City of Charlottesville Treasurer: Here are Vandever’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses to a voter survey.
Virginia’s House of Delegates 62nd District: Ratcliffe returned our Q&A; Hamilton did not.
Sara Ratcliffe and Karen Hamilton vie to represent the 62nd District in Virginia's House of Delegates
Ratcliffe returned our Q&A; Hamilton did not.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Virginia’s House of Delegates 62nd District: Ratcliffe returned our Q&A; Hamilton did not.
As of Sunday, almost 1.5 million of the more than 6.3 million registered Virginia voters have cast their ballots, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. While that number is high, there still promises to be lots of voting today.
Here's what you need to know on Election Day
If you still need to hit the polls — or have friends or colleagues whom you want to help get there — here's how.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As of Sunday, almost 1.5 million of the more than 6.3 million registered Virginia voters have cast their ballots, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. While that number is high, there still promises to be lots of voting today.
Orange County Board of Supervisors District One: Only Jason Capelle responded to our questionnaire.
Three candidates vie for Orange County Board of Supervisors District One seat
Only Jason Capelle responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Orange County Board of Supervisors District One: Only Jason Capelle responded to our questionnaire.
Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney: Read Platania’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses we received to a voter survey.
Incumbent Joe Platania is running unopposed for Charlottesville's Commonwealth's Attorney, a seat he has held since 2018
Read Platania's answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses we received to a voter survey.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney: Read Platania’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses we received to a voter survey.
Charlottesville City Council: Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
Q&A with two candidates, Juandiego Wade and Jen Fleisher, running unopposed for two seats on the Charlottesville City Council
Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Charlottesville City Council: Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
Madison County Board of Supervisors: Nancy L. Sharman was the only candidate to respond to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Q&A.
3 candidates are running for 3 open seats on the Madison County Board of Supervisors, in an uncontested race
Nancy L. Sharman was the only candidate to respond to Charlottesville Tomorrow's Q&A.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Madison County Board of Supervisors: Nancy L. Sharman was the only candidate to respond to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Q&A.
Albemarle County Public School Board Rio District seat: Only Dillenbeck responded to our questionnaire.
Dillenbeck challenges Pryor for Albemarle County Public School Board Rio District seat
Only Dillenbeck responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Albemarle County Public School Board Rio District seat: Only Dillenbeck responded to our questionnaire.
Madison County School Board: Three members are retiring; Michael “Graham” Davison, Mitchell “Mitch” Dickey, Lauran Gordon and Brittany Shankle are seeking their seats.
In Madison County, 4 candidates run for 3 open seats on the school board
Three members are retiring; Michael "Graham" Davison, Mitchell "Mitch" Dickey, Lauran Gordon and Brittany Shankle are seeking their seats.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Madison County School Board: Three members are retiring; Michael “Graham” Davison, Mitchell “Mitch” Dickey, Lauran Gordon and Brittany Shankle are seeking their seats.
Louisa Town Mayor: Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.
Matthew Kersey is being challenged by Ashley Michael for Louisa town mayor
Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Louisa Town Mayor: Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.
Samuel Miller District seat on Albemarle County Board of Supervisors: The candidates have differing views on immigration enforcement and tax rates, among other issues.
Fred Missel and Scott Smith vie for Samuel Miller District seat on Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
The candidates have differing views on immigration enforcement and tax rates, among other issues.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Samuel Miller District seat on Albemarle County Board of Supervisors: The candidates have differing views on immigration enforcement and tax rates, among other issues.
Fluvanna County Commissioner of the Revenue: Read candidates' replies to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for them based on responses to a voter survey.
Q&A with Lauren Ryalls Sheridan and Donald L. Reynard, who want to be Fluvanna County's Commissioner of the Revenue
Read their replies to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for them based on responses to a voter survey.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fluvanna County Commissioner of the Revenue: Read candidates' replies to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for them based on responses to a voter survey.
Virginia Lieutenant Governor: Hashmi and Reid respond to voters’ questions about Medicaid, public education, immigration and affordable housing.
Q&A with John Reid and Ghazala Hashmi, candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor
Hashmi and Reid respond to voters' questions about Medicaid, public education, immigration and affordable housing.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Virginia Lieutenant Governor: Hashmi and Reid respond to voters’ questions about Medicaid, public education, immigration and affordable housing.
Charlottesville City School Board: Zyahna Bryant, Dashad Cooper, Emily Dooley and Lisa Larson-Torres all responded to a questionnaire based on responses to a Charlottesville Tomorrow voter survey.
Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Charlottesville City School Board
Zyahna Bryant, Dashad Cooper, Emily Dooley and Lisa Larson-Torres all responded to a questionnaire based on responses to a Charlottesville Tomorrow voter survey.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Charlottesville City School Board: Zyahna Bryant, Dashad Cooper, Emily Dooley and Lisa Larson-Torres all responded to a questionnaire based on responses to a Charlottesville Tomorrow voter survey.
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...
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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November 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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...
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.
One in three Virginia mothers struggle to find mental health care for their children
Mothers described navigating long waits, limited providers and a system stretched thin as youth mental health needs rise.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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.