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Developers and neighbors once again at odds about the future of Dairy Central

Stony Point Development Group has restarted efforts on Phase III of Dairy Central. Work on this portion of the project was paused indefinitely in 2023, when 10th and Page community leaders pushed back on plans to build more luxury apartments in the historically Black neighborhood. A September 23 meeting of developers and neighbors brought the […]

Catie Ratliff | September 30, 2026

CRHA to spend $12.6 million for another round of property acquisitions

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority is moving forward with the purchase of nearly a dozen single-family homes across the city, as well as a large residential development off River Road that was built in 1990.  “This is a 48-unit garden-style walk-up apartment complex,” said Kathleen Glenn-Matthews, CRHA’s deputy director. “These are two bedroom, one-bath […]

Sean Tubbs | September 30, 2026

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Robbie Fulks leans into his bluegrass side

Robbie Fulks knows that certain songs populate his top 10 most-streamed on Spotify. “It’s all the so-called ‘funny’ songs at the top of that list,” says Fulks, citing his irreverent, back-catalog classics “Fuck This Town” and “She Took A Lot of Pills (And Died).” The latter is the most-played of all his songs, across 30 […]

Matthew Stoss | September 30, 2026

Robbie Fulks leans into his bluegrass side

Robbie Fulks knows that certain songs populate his top 10 most-streamed on Spotify. “It’s all the so-called ‘funny’ songs at the top of that list,” says Fulks, citing his irreverent, back-catalog classics “Fuck This Town” and “She Took A Lot of Pills (And Died).” The latter is the most-played of all his songs, across 30 […]

Matthew Stoss | September 30, 2026

October Exhibitions

Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival Claudius Crozet Park. Featuring 130+ artisan booths, live music, delicious food trucks, kids’ activities, and so much more. October 10–11, 10am–5pm. Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Translated Time: Hand-Stitched Artifacts & Natural Dyes,” textile works by Zoe Noelle Gordon. “Front Country,” paintings exploring composition in landscape and […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 30, 2026

October Exhibitions

Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival Claudius Crozet Park. Featuring 130+ artisan booths, live music, delicious food trucks, kids’ activities, and so much more. October 10–11, 10am–5pm. Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Translated Time: Hand-Stitched Artifacts & Natural Dyes,” textile works by Zoe Noelle Gordon. “Front Country,” paintings exploring composition in landscape and […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 30, 2026

WTJU Jazz Marathon at The Stage at WTJU 10/4

The WTJU Jazz Marathon returns with a week of on-air programming alongside a slate of stellar concerts. The live lineup includes Greg Weaver’s Limit Break 4 performing new arrangements of music by Cuban nueva trova legend Silvio Rodríguez. Saxophonist Sharel Cassity is joined by drummer Robert Jospé and other local luminaries for contemporary jazz. Ryan […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 30, 2026

WTJU Jazz Marathon at The Stage at WTJU 10/4

The WTJU Jazz Marathon returns with a week of on-air programming alongside a slate of stellar concerts. The live lineup includes Greg Weaver’s Limit Break 4 performing new arrangements of music by Cuban nueva trova legend Silvio Rodríguez. Saxophonist Sharel Cassity is joined by drummer Robert Jospé and other local luminaries for contemporary jazz. Ryan […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 30, 2026

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We’ll always love her

Rhinestones, big hair, and plenty of Dolly Parton tunes took over the Downtown Mall September 25 (9-2-5) for Dolly Day, a themed bar crawl co-hosted by Jason Elliott and Out and About. The 21-and-up crowd kicked things off with martinis at Bang! before making its way through five more downtown watering holes, raising glasses to […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 30, 2026

We’ll always love her

Rhinestones, big hair, and plenty of Dolly Parton tunes took over the Downtown Mall September 25 (9-2-5) for Dolly Day, a themed bar crawl co-hosted by Jason Elliott and Out and About. The 21-and-up crowd kicked things off with martinis at Bang! before making its way through five more downtown watering holes, raising glasses to […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 30, 2026

In their shoes

Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department gathered at John Paul Jones Arena on September 12 to honor the 343 first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. During the event—which this year marked the 25th anniversary of the deadliest day on American soil since Pearl Harbor 60 years earlier—participants, some […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 16, 2026

In their shoes

Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department gathered at John Paul Jones Arena on September 12 to honor the 343 first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. During the event—which this year marked the 25th anniversary of the deadliest day on American soil since Pearl Harbor 60 years earlier—participants, some […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 16, 2026

Charley Burton in The HotSeat

September marks Pride Month in Charlottesville, and as part of its celebration, The Beautiful Idea on the Downtown Mall will host a joint reading by authors Charley Burton and, via Zoom, Steve Majors at 6:30pm September 10. Burton is the chair of Equality Virginia and a contributor to Charlottesville Tomorrow. His new book, Fifty-Five Minutes […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 9, 2026

Charley Burton in The HotSeat

September marks Pride Month in Charlottesville, and as part of its celebration, The Beautiful Idea on the Downtown Mall will host a joint reading by authors Charley Burton and, via Zoom, Steve Majors at 6:30pm September 10. Burton is the chair of Equality Virginia and a contributor to Charlottesville Tomorrow. His new book, Fifty-Five Minutes […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 9, 2026

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Small big day

Getting married has become a reason to go all out with a huge event—often the bigger the better. For couples who want to celebrate their commitment without months of decision-making and a five-figure price tag, Albemarle CiderWorks has developed a less-is-more option: your very own microwedding. This year, on June 6, the cidery hosted its […]

Caite Hamilton | August 26, 2026

Fresh fit

Vintage Vinegar Hill Clothing Co. takes its name from a once-thriving Charlottesville neighborhood—first home to Irish immigrants in the early 1800s, later a historically Black business district. The brand draws on that layered past, nodding to a culture of local enterprise. Its aesthetic leans collegiate: Champion-style logos on soft sweatshirts, T-shirts, and beanies that feel […]

Caite Hamilton | August 26, 2026

Beauty in bloom

Why are orchids so difficult to keep alive? It doesn’t matter—The Orchid Station has been mastering the art of the phalaenopsis since 1989, so houseplant-lovers don’t have to. The Barboursville-based greenhouse, which opens its doors to the public every Saturday from 9am-4pm, specializes in blooming plants. (Here’s a head start: This particular variety likes normal […]

Caite Hamilton | August 26, 2026