Hey, work-from-homers, today is Telework Day!
Back on July 15, Gov. Tim Kaine announced that today would be a day when people could work from home in an effort to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.
Bob McDonnell leads Creigh Deeds in new poll
According to party affiliation, 11 percent of Democrats would vote for McDonnell while 7 percent of Republicans would cast their vote for Deeds.
Gossip site cVillain officially shuts down
In a farewell note posted on the site, owners of cVillian thank all those who contributed to making the site “the most unique online animal anyone has ever seen.”
Perriello gets forged letters, is quoted by NY Times
Tom Perriello and other freshmen Democratic Congressmen are willing to cast an important and controversial vote.
Charlottesville unemployment rate increases
According to the Virginia Employment Commission, the slight increase may have something to do with newly graduated high school students who joined college graduates in the job market.
Two confirmed cases of Swine Flu among Albemarle County employees
As of Monday, July 27, the WHO confirmed 134,503 cases of H1N1 Swine Flu around the world.
Places29 implementation puts transportation first
The redevelopment of the Route 29 corridor has been under discussion for years. Albemarle County has recently released the implementation chapter for Places29 Master Plan that lists the top priorities for transportation improvements and land use management, among others. Yet, these priorities are deemed necessary whether or not the master plan for the Route 29 […]
Downtown grocery store to open in September
To all those who are impatiently waiting for Trader Joe’s to open in Charlottesville and had once hoped it would locate downtown, don’t despair. Market Street Market, a grocery store and deli is getting closer to its grand opening in early September. Owners Steven Strumlauf and son Raphael (pictured) searched for the perfect spot to […]
Missing staff on search committee addressed
On Tuesday, July 21 UVA announced the formation of a special committee of the Board of Visitors (BOV).
Missing Albemarle man found, arrested and charged
Comer, who went missing on July 1 in Wintergreen, disappeared the same morning that he was to meet an auditor. After the audit was done, more than $650,000 was missing.