Charlottesville unemployment rate decreases slightly
In Charlottesville, the number of unemployed residents decreased to 5,860 in April (5.5. percent) from 6,040 (5.6 percent) in March.
UVA documentary wins IAVA Excellence award
“Questioning the Constitution,” a film by Mason Mills, explores constitutional reform and it ultimately questions whether the document should be changed or reformed.
Locals protest California Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage ban
Echoing similar protests around the country, last night, a group of about 15 equal rights supporters, including Democratic candidate for Delegate Cynthia Neff, stood in front of the Free Speech Monument at the end of the Downtown Mall to protest the decision of the California Supreme Court to uphold the ban on gay marriage.
South Lawn project is ahead of schedule and on budget
UVA officials have called the University’s South Lawn project “the most significant undertaking on UVA’s Central Grounds in a century.”
MCP lawsuits await final judgment
After six hours of arguments and cross-examinations last Tuesday, Judge Jay Swett has yet to reach a decision in the latest Meadowcreek Parkway (MCP) lawsuit.
Charlottesville ranked fourth best city by Kiplinger
Charlottesville trails Huntsville, Alabama; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Washington D.C., but ranks ahead of Atlanta.
WaPo endorses Creigh Deeds for Governor
Election season is in full swing and the Washington Post just boosted one gubernatorial candidate’s chances for the nomination.
Urban Outfitters opens Downtown Mall store
Just minutes before 10am, a small swarm of teenagers huddled in front of the retailer’s door.
Habitat for Humanity conducts survey of Southwood residents
The survey will be conducted on May 30 and June 1.
VQR receives award for General Excellence
Utne Reader honors those publications and literary magazines that are, at times, flying under the radar.