Jessie Higgins

Plus a couple ways to get involved in government decisions.

Plus, a widely used free medical clinic needs volunteers.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' would reshape immigration, healthcare and many social programs — we want to hear how you're affected.

We want to hear from you if you are impacted.

Plus, looking ahead: Help shape the 2025 Central Virginia Voter Guide for the fall general election.

If you haven't cast your ballot during early voting, now's your chance.

Plus jail renovations stall after bids exceed budget.

"I had students come into morning class and just tell me, 'I need to go, my brother is going to pick me up, ICE is here,'" an Albemarle High School teacher told Charlottesville Tomorrow.

The Department of Education reversed its earlier decision, and recommends the city's vacant Federal Executive Institute campus go to the University of Virginia instead of Charlottesville City Schools.

The community conversation on May 27 will feature breakout discussions on a range of topics related to local and state government.

There are five primary contests for voters in central Virginia this spring, including Democratic primaries for Charlottesville City Council and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.

"It is a fact that the method chosen by ICE agents to make these arrests constituted a risk to public safety, and I stand by that statement," said Jim Hingeley, Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney.

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.

Local educators say their most immediate concern is federal school funding.

The PCOB continues to collect misconduct complaints, but, instead of investigating them, the Board simply forwards them to the Police Department's office of internal affairs.

At about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, UVA began sending emergency alerts that police are looking for a suspect on campus.

Plus, MACAA has a new executive director and a local group launched a new website with all the programs that help people save money on their energy bills.

The proposed facility would be located on a parcel that includes roughly 100 acres of land on Buck Island.

Charlottesville City Schools plans to rezone its elementary schools, which will mean children in a handful of neighborhoods will attend new schools beginning in 2027.

The City is piloting an e-bike voucher program that offers $1,000 to 25 people each quarter. Here's how you apply.