Charlottesville Community Engagement

On today’s show: * Albemarle local government and school employees may get a $1,000 bonus * The MPO Policy Board is briefed on several transportation projects * Charlottesville’s public housing board held an emergency meeting today * And Albemarle County begins taking public comment on a new housing policy Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign , an in...

On today’s show: * A quick look at another new hotel proposed for Pantops * Albemarle seeking to install five historic markers this year * Coverage of the January 27, 2021 briefing by Governor Ralph Northam In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out : The Local Energy Alliance Program , your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energ...

On today’s show: * A COVID update packed with important information  * News from Charlottesville’s public housing authority board including a new vacancy * A group continues to seek ways to increase glass recycling from local wineries  Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign , an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public sp...

Today’s show doubles as an episode of the Charlottesville Quarantine Report. With the COVID pandemic still raging, today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out from an anonymous contributor is once again to state clearly:  "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." At a briefing on January 22, 2021 , the executive director of the Blue Ridge Health District had a clear mes...

In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out : The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs...

It’s my mother’s birthday, and I wish her a fantastic day and am sad I will not be able to visit her today. So this January 20, 2021 installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement is dedicated as a grateful appreciation for all she’s done for me over the years. None of this would be possible without her love and support over the years, and I am truly grateful. Happy birthday, mom!  On today’s...

On today’s show: * Several transportation projects are recommended for funding including a third phase of the West Main Streetscape * A local business group gets funding to create a new networking platform * Intrastate public transportation has been canceled due to security concerns related to the inauguration Need a little extra space to stow your stuff away? Support for today's installment comes...

The pandemic has been altering our lives for ten months now, and this weekend marks the ten month anniversary of the first episode of what would be the creation of Charlottesville Community Engagement.  As this installment is devoted entirely to the vaccine, it hereby doubles as the 52nd installment of the Charlottesville Quarantine Report . In today’s show:   * On Monday, the University of Virgin...

Yesterday marked the 6th month anniversary of this program, which I launched to help explain various things that happen in and around Charlottesville. That’s hours of podcasts and thousands and thousands of words about this community, and many of them belong to the various people in local government, and the citizens that participate. I thank you for reading and listening, and I want to acknowledg...

With the COVID pandemic still raging, today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out from an anonymous contributor is once again to state clearly:  "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." On today’s show: * Scottsville Town Council responds to racist propaganda distributed over the weekend * The Village of Rivanna Community Advisory Committee gets an update on Albemarle’...

Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign , an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and te...

In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out : The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs...

Today’s shout-out is to the people who have been supporting this work, either through a monthly Patreon contribution for general research, converting to a paid subscription for this newsletter, or contacting me about sponsorship possibilities. The work I’m doing is important for the communities around Charlottesville as we continue to wrestle with many issues. Government is us, and my aim is to co...

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out comes from an anonymous supporter who wants to remind you once again that "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." On today’s show: * Another one-day record for COVID-19 cases in Virginia and the Blue Ridge Health District * The Virginia State Crime Commission votes 9-2 to recommend eliminating mandatory minimum sentences * A...

Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign , an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and te...

If you’re a new listener, or an old one, this is the place where I generally put a quick message from one of our supporters. Check out Patreon to see how you can get a message as an individual. If you represent a business or other entity that who would like to support this work, contact me and we’ll work something out. The audience is growing, and my hope is these messages will lead to meaningful...

Today is the 120th episode of a program I’ve been producing since July 13, and builds on the dozens of episodes of the Charlottesville Quarantine Report. It’s all brought to you by the many people who have made a financial contribution this year to support the daily information I put together for the general public.  I sincerely appreciate it, and every new Substack subscriber or Patreon supporter...

Today’s show comes with support from the Piedmont Environmental Council , who will celebrate their 50th year in 2022, which is soon to be only next year. Check out PEC’s website at pecva.org or their Facebook page to learn more about what they do and why. Tell them you learned about them on this program. In today’s show: * James Madison Regional Library Board of Trustees wraps up the year * The si...

Today’s episode of the show comes to you with support from the Piedmont Environmental Council , the usual sponsor of the Week Ahead newsletter. Every week they support my research into what’s  happening at various meetings across the Thomas Jefferson Planning District so that the entire community can know what decisions are coming up. That’s consistent with their mission, and advances mine to make...

Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign , an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and te...

In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out : The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs...

There’s only a few days left until Christmas, but there’s still time to shop online and support Black-owned businesses in Charlottesville.  Today’s Patreon-fueled shout out is for you to check out a curated gift guide for several Black-owned businesses. You can see the link in the newsletter . This includes apparel from Dop3 Fashion to gifts from the Hive . Check it out today, and show your suppor...

In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out : The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs...

Do you still have some Holiday shopping to do? Today’s Patreon-fueled shout out is for you to check out a curated gift guide from local Charlottesville Black-owned businesses. There’s all kinds of possibilities, such as crafts and gifts from The Hive as well as skin care products from North Shea . Find out more in the link in the newsletter . In today’s show: * Virginia’s Electors confirm the Comm...

Do you still have got some Holiday shopping to do? Today’s Patreon-fueled shout out asks you to check out a curated gift guide from local Charlottesville Black-owned businesses. Check out this link in the newsletter . There are beauty supplies from such places as Flourish Essential Oils in Afton to clothing from Vintage Vinegar Hill . Check out the guide for more.  In today’s newsletter: * Governo...