C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s leading, independent, award-winning alternative newspaper. Founded in 1989, it’s been the area’s local source for informative (and informed) stories in news, arts, and living. Readers of C-VILLE look to us for clear, magazine-quality writing, the best arts coverage in town, comprehensive food and entertainment listings, and sharp design. We write about equity, development, city and state politics, climate, schools, local history, town-gown relations, food and drink, music, the arts, and more. Through our distinctive coverage, we work to spark curiosity and enable readers to engage meaningfully with their community. In each issue, we amplify unique perspectives, shining a light into the oft-overlooked corners of our city and providing a jumping-off point for our readers to dive deeper into the place we call home.