The COVID-19 Report: Episode 2

How well is the community doing to “flatten the curve?” This episode takes a listen at what the University of Virginia is doing by dropping in on a April 2 Town Hall. We learn more about the epidemiological models being used by state health officials to make decisions. Charlottesville Economic Development officials talk about how some businesses are pivoting towards manufacturing PPE.

The COVID-19 Report host Sean Tubbs documents the local and state response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health and economic crises. Mr. Tubbs is a journalist and the creator of the Charlottesville Podcasting Network. The COVID-19 Report is based on his original podcast series.

Join Sean on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, Sundays from 10-11 a.m for The COVID-19 Report.

The COVID-19 Report: Episode 1

This episode of The COVID-19 Report recaps the first three weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, with responses with state and local officials. Voices include Governor Ralph Northam, Delegate Sally Hudson, Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker and other people whose time in office will be forever marked by the response to the pandemic.

The COVID-19 Report host Sean Tubbs documents the local and state response to an ongoing public health and economic crises. Mr. Tubbs is a journalist and the creator of the Charlottesville Podcasting Network. You can listen to Sean’s original podcast series here.

Join Sean on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, Sundays from 10-11 a.m for The COVID-19 Report

Wake-Up Call: Local Government Update with Sean Tubbs

Sean Tubbs

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Charlottesville Tomorrow senior reporter Sean Tubbs about issues currently before the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Topics include: Hillsdale Drive and Greenbrier stoplight and the East High streetscape. Also, the City of Charlottesville’s new budget.

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.

Wake-Up Call: Sean Tubbs

Sean Tubbs (Photo: Charlottesville Tomorrow)

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Charlottesville Tomorrow Senior Reporter Sean Tubbs about current events affecting Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Topics include: Local elections, plans for a Hydraulic and US 29 interchange and parking meters in downtown Charlottesville this August.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. The station is currently looking for volunteers.

Wake-Up Call: Sean Tubbs

Sean Tubbs (Photo: Charlottesville Tomorrow)

This week Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Charlottesville Tomorrow Senior Reporter Sean Tubbs about current events affecting Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.The station is looking for volunteers. Apply here if you are interested in volunteering.

Growth and development update with Sean Tubbs

Sean Tubbs, Program Officer for Charlottesville Tomorrow, filling in for Brian Wheeler, recaps the week’s growth and development news. On the July 29 edition of the show:
* Coy and Sean talk about the mission of Charlottesville Tomorrow.
* The most recent City Planning Commission meeting went until 2:30 AM. Coy points out that attending public hearings after midnight is problematic for most citizens.
* At that meeting, the Commission approved the mixed-use Grove Square project.; Sean gives the what, where, and how.
* A bed and breakfast proposed for the intersection of Emmett St. and JPA was deferred by the Commission.
* The Commission recommended approval of Whole Foods’ application to move from Shopper’s World to the intersection of Hydraulic Road and Hillsdale Drive Extended, next to Kmart. Sean and Coy talk with each other, and with a caller, about the traffic implications.
* Sean and Coy talk about the long term intersection of the community’s transportation and water supply infrastructure needs.