March means longer days, warmer temperatures (hopefully!), and, for many in central Virginia, getting out the rake, trowel, and gardening gloves. Lovers of flowers, shrubs, and beauty anticipate the splendors of Garden Week, while those gearing up for soil and sun are looking forward to eating the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor. If you […]
Charlottesville City and Albemarle County Public Schools remain committed to their current curriculum, despite federal pressure to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Opposition to DEI has emerged as a cornerstone of conservative policymaking, and has been frequently used as a justification for sweeping change by the Trump administration. Courts are weighing the legality of […]
One purpose of urban planning is to determine appropriate places for people to live, but in many localities, elected officials have the final say. For instance, the Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan calls for around 1,000 people to reside in that community by 2040. “Growth of small towns more often occurs in periodic jumps, with […]
Update: Nyeem Hill was taken into custody by VSP with the assistance of ACPD on March 5. He has been charged with eluding, obstruction, two felony counts of hit and run, a misdemeanor count of hit and run, reckless driving, disregarding a stop sign, and an inspection violation. The University of Virginia went into lockdown […]
UVA Health CEO Craig Kent resigned on February 25. His resignation comes after a months-long investigation into Kent and School of Medicine Dean Melina Kibbe, prompted by a publicly released letter of no confidence signed by 128 physicians in September of 2024. Kent handed his resignation to UVA President Jim Ryan following a special session […]
The good times roll at Boogie on the Bayou, the 10th-anniversary celebration of The Front Porch. The evening is packed with announcements of new programs, fundraising activities, food, and drink, while Jelly Street Jazz and Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience bring out the boogie. Try your luck in the steamboat-style casino room, silent auction, […]
More than 30 years have passed since three friends came together at the University of Buffalo to form the band moe.—and the party hasn’t stopped. Synergy of stellar showmanship and musical malleability coalesce into a wonderfully weird blend of synth funk, free jazz, country, classic rock, prog, new wave, calypso, pop, and mo’. Expect unrestrained […]
After a fire closed Silk Thai in the summer of 2022, the beloved Charlottesville restaurant is finally welcoming diners back. The road to reopening was long, but owner Mongkhol Chinsetthagit, known as TK Chin, never lost sight of his vision. The fire, caused by a gas leak in the basement of the old building on […]
