Meghin Moore

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Charlottesville unveils historical marker recognizing sale of enslaved people

1 month ago | whro.org | Meghin Moore

This story was reported and written by VPM News. The city of Charlottesville unveiled its newest state historical marker Monday: a plaque recognizing the sale of enslaved people at Court Square Park. “It is critical that we acknowledge and educate ourselves on the dark history behind the industry that was once so central in Virginia's — and much of the country's — economy,” Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade said at the ceremony.
Charlottesville unveils Court Square historical marker

1 month ago | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

The city of Charlottesville unveiled its newest state historical marker Monday: a plaque recognizing the sale of enslaved people at Court Square Park. “It is critical that we acknowledge and educate ourselves on the dark history behind the industry that was once so central in Virginia's — and much of the country's — economy,” Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade said at the ceremony.
Why is it taking so long for Richmond to have drinkable water?

Jan 10, 2025 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

Click here to read the latest information on Greater Richmond’s water distribution, restroom facilities and power restoration. As of Friday afternoon, the City of Richmond is still continuing to restore water access to more than a quarter-million people. Virginia’s capital city has been without potable water since Monday, as residents have dealt with no or low water pressure — and water that wasn’t safe to drink without vigorous boiling.
City of Richmond under boil water advisory until further notice

Jan 6, 2025 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

A power outage at a Richmond water treatment facility resulted in a pump failure, forcing the city to issue a boil water advisory until further notice. Richmonders should boil water before consuming or using it and take steps to conserve water, the city announced Monday. Some residents have reported little to no water pressure in parts of the city, including the Fan, the Museum District and Scott’s Addition.
Charlottesville considering new shelter along Cherry Avenue

Oct 22, 2024 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

The city of Charlottesville is considering an arrangement with The Salvation Army to convert its thrift store along Cherry Avenue into a year-round, low-barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Currently, the group operates a high-barrier shelter nearby — at 207 Ridge St. — and plans to renovate the building, which will then be called the Center of Hope.
Central Virginia organizations accepting donations for Helene relief

Oct 4, 2024 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, groups have come together across the country to help people in Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina who have been impacted by the storm. There is also the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund, and our partners at Blue Ridge Public Radio have compiled a list of North Carolina organizations for people to support.
Doug Emhoff discusses voter protection at Charlottesville stop

Sep 25, 2024 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

While campaigning in Virginia for the Democratic presidential ticket, Doug Emhoff stopped in Charlottesville and spoke with students at a voter protection training. Miles Cooper, the president of UVA Law Democrats, introduced the second gentleman Wednesday as someone who is “no stranger to the challenges of being a law student, those long nights of studying.” A career lawyer, Emhoff is currently a distinguished visiting professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Ranked choice voting is coming to Charlottesville in 2025

Sep 4, 2024 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

The city of Charlottesville will become the second locality in Virginia to use ranked choice voting as a vote method in a local election, after Arlington County. The ordinance’s second reading was done at Tuesday’s meeting, which led to the Charlottesville City Council approving the use of ranked choice voting for its June 2025 council primary in a 4–1 vote.
Charlottesville council takes first step toward ranked choice voting

Aug 20, 2024 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

The city of Charlottesville could become the second Virginia locality to use ranked choice voting in its local elections. Charlottesville City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance that would result in Charlottesville using ranked choice voting for its June 2025 council primary. Former Democratic Del. Sally Hudson, an advocate for the method, said the city has a long history of advocacy around the issue.
These new Virginia laws are now in effect

Jul 2, 2024 | whro.org | Meghin Moore

This story was reported and written by VPM News. With the fiscal year starting in Virginia, most of the new laws signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin from the winter’s General Assembly session are now in effect. Virginia has officially become the first Southern state to ban child marriage. There are also protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in the Virginia Code making the unions legal, even if the U.S. Supreme Court rules otherwise.