Council defers RWSA easement vote, MCP opponents don't back down
While the vote on the relocation of a sewer pipeline into McIntire Park to make room for the Meadowcreek Parkway (MCP) was deferred last week
Council to approve Massive Resistance apology
On September 19, 1958 Lane High School and Venable Elementary Schools shut down for five months in an attempt by officials to prevent the desegregation of the Charlottesville School System. Now, City Council wants to say it is sorry for that. The action, known as Massive Resistance, was supported and advocated by Sen. Harry Byrd […]
Local firm selected for new design of Ragged Mountain Dam
The new firm will replace Gannett Fleming.
At BAR, Ridge St./Cherry Ave. green development gets high marks
At its last meeting on September 15, the city’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) had a full agenda
John Waters joins Virginia Film Festival lineup
The theme of this year’s Virginia Film Festival is “Funny Business” and what could be more appropriate than screening John Waters’ movies? John Waters himself.
Deeds leads in urban areas, McDonnell leads in Deeds’
Creigh Deeds is closing in on Bob McDonnell. Over the weekend, the Washington Post has a breakdown of voters’ preferences.
New poll shows Deeds closing in on McDonnell
Overall, McDonnell is losing ground, but on the single question of taxes, McDonnell has a large lead over the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
Creigh Deeds to C-VILLE, “I am a finisher”
Deeds will be holding an event tomorrow morning on the Mall.
Summer financial reports are out: Deeds raised more money than McDonnell
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds raised close to $3.5 million in the period and his Republican counterpart raised $2.9 million. But McDonnell still has more in the bank, overall.
Stimulus $ helps with PVCC budget cut
Last Tuesday, Gov. Tim Kaine announced budget cuts to meet the Fiscal Year 2010 $1.35 billion revenue shortfall. The total shortfall for the both FY 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 is estimated at more than $7 billion. Kaine’s plan calls for the elimination of 929 positions, including 593 layoffs. Among the saving measures announced, a one-day furlough […]