Transportation subcommittee puts brakes on Toscano’s bicycle-passing bill
Bike advocates may not be too pleased with the General Assembly’s Transportation Subcommittee
City Students veg out
Stafford’s black bean and brown rice taco, tested by students and parents as a new vegetarian lunch option in city schools, will make its debut in the next two months.
Governor McDonnell selected to be UVA commencement speaker
In related UVA news, the University once again received a record number of applications for the Class of 2015. According to a news release, 23,942 applications were received
Landmark Hotel update: Georgia court rules against Minor in $10.5M suit
Owner Halsey Minor calls the decision "a travesty of justice" and promises to appeal
Albemarle Schools $144.9M proposed budget includes raises and more students
Albemarle County Superintendent Pam Moran released a $144.9 million proposed budget for the 2011-2012 year.
Convicted UVA killer Jens Soering sues Governor McDonnell on extradition
In the suit filed in Richmond on Tuesday, Jens Soering questions whether McDonnell’s decision to was within his constitutional authority.
From CHO to CHI? Charlottesville Airport passengers want Chicago service
In a recent survey conducted by the city’s Office of Communications, more than 500 residents – 29.4 percent those polled – voted Chicago the "top new destination"
Dam debate nearing resolution?
Will the new year finally bring a resolution to the controversial water supply debate?
When Brown stands down
Thinking about running for public office in the city? Start getting your ducks in a row. While City Councilors Satyendra Huja and Holly Edwards contemplate reelection bids, David Brown—arguably Council’s most outspoken member—will not seek a third term. The seats currently occupied by Brown, Huja and Edwards may find new occupants following a November reelection. […]
January 2011: Entrepreneurs out of luck?
In some ways, it’s a great time to buy a house. Rates are low—downward of 4.5 percent; inventory is high and sellers can be advantageously motivated. It’s certainly a buyer’s market, but only if you work for someone other than yourself. Although the lending industry has issued new and stricter standards for all mortgage-seeking individuals, […]