Washington Post rains more attention on Charlottesville
The Style & Arts section featured a two-page spread on the new visitor center at Monticello, while the local opinion page lead with a piece on UVA commencement speaker Harvie Wilkinson.
Free speech wall is a finalist for national award
The gold medal winner will receive $50,000 and each of the other four finalists will receive $10,000.
Albemarle County releases cost estimates for Places29
The table includes the projects that the county needs to support growth, development and the updating of infrastructure for the next 20 years.
Dave Norris presents plan to increase workplace diversity
“If we want the community to take a hard look at how people of different races experience life in Charlottesville,” said Norris, “we in City Hall need to take a hard look at what we are doing to improve opportunities for people of all races, particularly when it comes to the bedrock issues of employment and economic empowerment.”
Crozet-Charlottesville commuter train on the table
According to Charlottesville Tomorrow, the idea of the commuter train arose during a conversation between John Pfaltz and Gale Wilson, the General Manager of the BBRR’s Richmond-Alleghany Division.
Democrat joins county supervisor race
According to Charlottesville Tomorrow, North Garden resident Madison Cummings has decided to throw his hat in the race. The Samuel Miller seat is currently held by Sally Thomas, an independent with strong support from local Democrats.
Local unemployment double since last year
Danville is the only Virginia locality that saw a slight decrease in unemployment numbers: 12.3 percent in February down from 13.9 in January.
How rehabilitation saved one old house from the bulldozer
A “Carpenter Gothic” style home sits at 208 Hartman’s Mill Road, restored to all its late 19th century glory. The Nimmo House
Hunter Smith rains love on marching band
Hunter Smith’s love for a marching band knows no end. In keeping with tradition, Mrs. Smith, wife of the late Carl W. Smith, has pledged $10.7 million
X-Lounge denies entry to Sikh student
The Cavalier Daily reports that the Indian Student Association was hosting a private party when the student tried to enter the Downtown restaurant.